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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
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$25 million federal grant will fund wildlife crossings in Dare County to protect red wolves, people
A $25 million Federal Highway Administration grant will fund wildlife crossings to help save "critically endangered" red wolves.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 22, 20244 min read
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Dare County license plate agency to close Dec. 31, applications to operate agency accepted through that date, reopening timeframe unknown
The license plate agency in Manteo will close on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Contract operator applications are accepted through that date.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Father of 2-year-old who died in fiery car collision on bridge in ‘stable condition’
The father of the 2-year-old who died in a fiery fatal vehicle collision last week is expected to recover.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Ruby Bridges Foundation to launch weeklong summer camp in Columbia, will cover tuition for accepted children
Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges through her foundation is creating a new weeklong summer camp in Columbia for children ages 8-12.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 16, 20245 min read
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Nags Head bicyclist was member of town planning board, dies of injuries from fire truck collision
The bicyclist involved in a collision with a Town of Nags Head fire truck on Saturday, Dec. 7, died from his injuries on Thursday, Dec. 12.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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‘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
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2-year-old dies in Thursday car wreck on Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge
A 2-year-old child from Manns Harbor died Thursday after a vehicle collision on the Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge in Dare County.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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Outer Banks voters ‘shocked’ to be among ballots losing NC GOP candidate seeks to purge
Four pages of Dare County voters, representing nearly 200 ballots, are among the thousands GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin seeks to purge.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 8, 20245 min read
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Dare County spent over $26K last year on lobbyists, approves contract to continue with firm
Dare County will continue its nearly decade-long relationship with a Raleigh-based lobbying firm.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 6, 20244 min read
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Sailing toward completion: Manteo Middle’s miniboat in final stages
The small sailboat students at Manteo Middle School are building is almost ready for its launch in the Atlantic Ocean.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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From the barrier islands to the Vatican: Outer Banks Chorus sings its way across the Atlantic
In 2025, the Outer Banks Chorus will sing in historic cathedrals in Italy, with the highlight of singing mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 3, 20245 min read
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3 pedestrians and motorcyclist hospitalized with serious injuries after collisions around Thanksgiving on OBX
Three pedestrians and a motorcyclist were hospitalized after two incidents where motor vehicles struck pedestrians on the Outer Banks.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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Christmas cheers!
Two holiday-themed bar tours in Dare County stand ready to toast the season — and help local causes.

Corinne Saunders
Nov 28, 20244 min read
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Police: Driver running red light caused four-vehicle Colington intersection Sunday crash
Three high-profile, multi-vehicle accidents in the past three days on the Outer Banks resulted in at least six cars being towed.

Corinne Saunders
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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Manteo man arrested for stabbing with intent to kill
Dare County Sheriff's Office deputies on Monday arrested Dylan Riggs, an 18-year-old Manteo resident for stabbing with the intent to kill.

Corinne Saunders
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers takes remediation action at Buxton beach, perspectives differ as to why
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Oct. 2 began removing petroleum-contaminated soils from the former Buxton Naval Facility site.

Corinne Saunders
Nov 7, 20246 min read
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