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‘I have no idea’: Residents react to state bills Outer Banks legislators have filed so far this session
The four Republican legislators representing the Outer Banks in Raleigh sponsored 106 bills in less than two weeks. Residents react.
Corinne Saunders
Feb 18, 20255 min read
PowerSchool hack could compromise local K-12 current and former student and teacher information
A hack of the PowerSchool system formerly used by Currituck, Dare and Hyde school districts could compromise student and teacher data.
Corinne Saunders
Feb 11, 20254 min read
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
‘No jobs found’: Federal hiring freeze affects national parks on Outer Banks
The federal hiring freeze has affected national parks on the Outer Banks. No jobs are listed, even though it's summer staff hiring season.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 29, 20254 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
Two fatalities in Hyde County vehicle incident
Two Virginia residents died Friday in an early morning vehicle incident near Swanquarter in mainland Hyde County.
Staff Reports
Jan 17, 20251 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
‘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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