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Outer Banks homeowners to see insurance increases next two Junes as part of Causey’s 17th statewide settlement
OBX homeowners will see insurance increases the next two Junes following a statewide settlement. Auto insurers in NC now seek an increase.
Corinne Saunders
Feb 7, 202512 min read
Virginia man dies after crashing into Currituck house
A 42-year-old from Chesapeake, Virginia, died Tuesday morning after crashing into a house in Currituck County, according to law enforcement.
Staff Reports
Jan 29, 20251 min read
Dead dwarf sperm whale washes up in Carova
A dead adult male dwarf sperm whale washed up on the beach in Carova in a state of “advanced decomposition” on Friday, Jan. 24.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 27, 20253 min read
SNOBX: Outer Banks sees first significant snowfall in 7 years
The Outer Banks has seen its first significant snowfall in seven years, almost to the day.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 22, 20253 min read
A sandbar surveilled
Outer Banks law enforcement agencies' over 40 automated license plate recognition systems record images of all passing vehicular traffic.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 21, 202516 min read
NC is in a ‘foster care crisis,’ a nonprofit says. Outer Banks families and agencies share their experiences.
North Carolina is in a ‘foster care crisis,’ a nonprofit says. Outer Banks families and agencies share their experiences.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 6, 202511 min read
Dominion Energy grants to nonprofits for projects in Dare and Currituck counties total $60K
Five nonprofit organizations working on projects in Dare and Currituck counties received a total of $60,000 in grants from Dominion Energy.
Corinne Saunders
Dec 31, 20244 min read
District Court Judge Edgar Barnes of Dare County to retire Jan. 1, District Bar votes on five area nominees for vacancy
Longtime Judge Edgar L. Barnes will retire on Jan. 1, 2025, and five area nominees hope to fill his seat for the next two years.
Corinne Saunders
Dec 23, 20244 min read
‘Assault on local authority’: Despite Outer Banks officials’ concerns over ‘Helene relief’ bill, area’s state legislators all voted to override NC governor’s veto to make it law
A state Senate bill containing a provision Outer Banks government officials oppose became law late Wednesday afternoon.
Corinne Saunders
Dec 12, 20249 min read
Moyock man charged with first-degree murder previously convicted of assaults; was on probation from Dare County for fleeing arrest, possessing stolen motorcycle
The Moyock man charged with first-degree murder on Friday, Dec. 6, has a lengthy history of criminal charges that includes two assaults.
Corinne Saunders
Dec 10, 20244 min read
Moyock man charged with first-degree murder following fatal shooting
A Moyock man is being held with no bond in the Currituck County Detention Center on a first-degree murder charge.
Corinne Saunders
Dec 8, 20242 min read
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