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Kitty Hawk woman arrested, charged with assaulting protester and ‘forcefully grabbing’ his American flag during ‘No Kings’ protest
A Kitty Hawk woman is facing misdemeanor simple assault, attempted larceny and disorderly conduct charges following an arrest for her alleged behavior toward a protester at Saturday’s “No Kings” protest in Kitty Hawk.
Corinne Saunders
4 days ago3 min read
Municipal election 2025: At least two governing board seats on ballot in all six OBX towns
Voters residing within the town limits of Duck, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Manteo and Southern Shores are eligible to cast ballots in the upcoming election.
Corinne Saunders
Oct 16 min read
Salt buildup causes Kitty Hawk power pole fire, outages Monday
Nearly 4,000 northern Outer Banks customers lost power on Monday morning as salt buildup—in one case, causing a power pole to catch fire—caused mostly short outages, according to a Dominion Energy spokesperson.
Corinne Saunders
Sep 165 min read
Two more teen suspects charged as adults in fatal Avalon Pier shooting
The Kill Devil Hills Police Department on Tuesday arrested two local 17-year-olds in connection with the death of Zane Thomas Hughes, 19, from a fatal shooting at Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills in July.
Corinne Saunders
Sep 103 min read
No serious injuries, teen’s car likely totaled from officer-involved crash Saturday in Kitty Hawk, according to Highway Patrol
No serious injuries were reported in a two-vehicle, officer-involved crash that took place in Kitty Hawk on Saturday, Aug. 30, but a 16-year-old’s vehicle was likely totaled, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
Corinne Saunders
Sep 43 min read
All 3 area-specific Hurricane Erin mandatory evacuations lifted as most of Outer Banks sees minimal damage
All three area-specific mandatory evacuations for Hurricane Erin were lifted over the weekend. Some hazards, especially in Buxton, remain.
Corinne Saunders
Aug 238 min read
Outer Banks municipal leaders oppose revamped bill they say would restrict local authority
Mayors of the six towns in Dare County co-signed a letter addressed to all the members of the North Carolina General Assembly “regarding S205 and similar bills,” sharing concerns over proposals they see as restricting local authority.
Corinne Saunders
Jun 244 min read
‘All hands on deck’: Dominion Energy discusses hurricane prep
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and Dominion Energy gave a media tour at its Kitty Hawk office, located at 5300 The Woods Road, on Monday, May 12, to discuss hurricane preparation practices for the company and its customers.
Corinne Saunders
May 133 min read
Proposed state legislation ‘jeopardizes’ the Outer Banks, local government officials say, from removing local authority to establishing ferry tolls. Area legislators react
Local governments across the Outer Banks are pushing back on what they view as North Carolina General Assembly’s continuing movement toward consolidating more power at the state level. County governments also have resolutions of opposition to proposed ferry tolls on next week's agendas.
Corinne Saunders
May 210 min read
Kitty Hawk man arrested on two counts of felony sexual activity by a substitute parent or custodian
Joshua Lee Lane, 34, is currently being held without bond at the Dare County Detention Center in Manteo on two felony charges of sexual activity by a substitute parent or custodian.
Corinne Saunders
Apr 303 min read
Dead humpback whale washes up in Kitty Hawk
A dead female juvenile humpback whale washed up near Bennett Street Beach Access in Kitty Hawk on Friday, Dec. 27.
Corinne Saunders
Dec 27, 20243 min read
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