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Dare County man pleads guilty to one count felony indecent liberties with child, has 7 other child-related sexual charges dropped, is now on probation in Southern Shores
Charles Everett Holland II pleaded guilty to one count of indecent liberties with a child and had seven other charges of sexual crimes against a child dismissed, court documents show. He registered as a sex offender last week, providing a Southern Shores address.
Corinne Saunders
2 days ago4 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
Outer Banks leaders, legislators decry state bill change that would ‘irreparably damage’ local shrimping industry
Outer Banks leaders and legislators have voiced opposition to an amended bill that they say would “irreparably damage” the Outer Banks’ shrimping industry.
Corinne Saunders
Jun 186 min read
Up to 1,000 people participate in “No Kings” protest in Nags Head Saturday, organizers estimate
An estimated 800 to 1,000 people participated in the “No Kings” protest in Nags Head on Saturday.
Corinne Saunders
Jun 144 min read
Nags Head’s lifeguard housing expected to be ready next summer
The Town of Nags Head is constructing lifeguard housing on property it owns to address one of the persistent challenges across the Outer Banks: Securing housing for seasonal employees. Lifeguards share their thoughts.
Corinne Saunders
Jun 104 min read
Nifty...shifty...look who’s 50!
From June 5-8, the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Jockey’s Ridge State Park serves up an equal mix of nostalgia and never-seen-before elements, from live concerts to a shoreline planting project, to the Outer Banks’ first large-scale drone show.
Corinne Saunders
Jun 15 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
Nags Head man arrested on charges of sexual crimes against child
A Nags Head man was arrested Monday on two felony charges of sexual crimes against a 10-year-old girl, online court records show.
Corinne Saunders
Apr 102 min read
Area’s top prosecutor, local police chief give talk about shoplifting prevention and response
The area’s top prosecutor and Nags Head’s police chief shared advice for business owners during a talk about shoplifting prevention.
Corinne Saunders
Apr 94 min read
Nags Head Cafe closed: Texans create company that buys restaurant property for $2.8 million
After four decades as a family-owned local business, Nags Head Cafe closed last week. It sold for $2.8 million to an LLC created by Texans.
Corinne Saunders
Mar 263 min read
Photos: 34th annual Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 34th annual Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Nags Head took place Sunday afternoon.
Corinne Saunders
Mar 161 min read
‘Biggest polar plunge so far’: Hundreds jump in ocean, raise money for Special Olympics
About 600 people braved the cold Atlantic Ocean on Saturday by Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head to benefit local Special Olympics athletes.
Corinne Saunders
Feb 153 min read
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
Details scarce in Saturday collision of Nags Head fire truck and bicyclist
A collision involving a Nags Head fire truck and a bicyclist took place Saturday on Highway U.S. 158 (S Croatan Highway).
Corinne Saunders
Dec 8, 20241 min read
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