The Dare District Court judge who found a Virginia man guilty of illegally shooting to death an American alligator in Stumpy Point this spring said of his sentencing: “It was a little unusual; it’s an unusual case.”

The Creswell woman charged in the March 2 law enforcement pursuit from Tyrrell County to Dare County that ended in a multi-vehicle collision, seriously injuring two Manteo High School students, was sentenced in Dare Superior Court.

An unoccupied, privately owned house in Buxton that Dare County was attempting to purchase for removal collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday night in amid hazardous coastal conditions.

Three teen defendants, each facing murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting last summer at Avalon Pier, appeared in court Monday and had their cases continued.

Dare County and the Town of Nags Head are making significant investments in beach nourishment projects this year.

Outer Banks Insider compiled a list of all the lifeguarded beaches on the Outer Banks from north to south, with links to each ocean rescue agency as well as beach safety tips.

Dare County Recovery Court, peer support services and other efforts are set to benefit under Dare County’s proposed 2027 fiscal year plan for spending nearly $360,000 in opioid settlement funding.

Officials identified the person who died in a “water-related” incident in Avon.

The Manteo Healthcare Task Force discussed its continuing plans to address local health care issues and also celebrated the successes of the Preceptor Hub program.

State and local officials and staff hiked and boated in the Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, and in remarks, they stressed the critical role of coastal reserves in coastal resiliency.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) held three public meetings last week in three Dare County locations as part of its public input gathering process to work toward determining what solution or solutions may be feasible and publicly desirable for N.C. Highway 12 on Pea Island.

Dominion Energy filed a rate proposal with the North Carolina Utilities Commission that, if approved, could mark the second rate increase for North Carolina residential customers this calendar year.

A unique endeavor in its second year at Manteo High School ties into both local history and into the local workforce. Carpentry students in Greg Hathaway’s class are building a 21-foot center console boat from the ground up.

Some Outer Banks locals say they're already being affected by the stalled contract negotiations between ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare.

People in Dare County lost nearly $1 million to scammers last year, as scamming incidents trend upward. Local law enforcement shares data and scam prevention tips.

An elderly Southern Shores resident fell victim to several types of scams over the course of multiple months. One person was convicted in the case, but others are believed to have been involved.

The condition of a man a Dare County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot during a traffic stop early Sunday morning remains unknown as of Monday afternoon, as are many details of the shooting.

At its Wednesday meeting, the Duck Town Council discussed proposed changes to the town’s “Loud and Disturbing Noise” ordinance.

This April, communities across North Carolina will come together to celebrate the inaugural Local News Day—a national day of action highlighting the vital role of local journalism.

The 2026 State of the County presentation took place at Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills on Wednesday, March 18.