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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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