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Dare County Recovery Court, peer support services, other county efforts set to benefit from nearly $356,000 in opioid settlement funding in 2027
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.

Corinne Saunders
4 hours ago5 min read


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

Staff Reports
2 days ago2 min read


‘It’s a nightmare’: Parents of Currituck student-athlete seriously injured by vehicle during track practice speak out. Case against then-athletic director is continued
The parents of a Currituck County High School sophomore who was seriously injured when struck during track practice by a vehicle allegedly driven by the school’s then-athletic director said they are “hurt and sad” on many levels as they await a court date and more answers in the case that has profoundly affected their daughter’s life.

Corinne Saunders
6 days ago6 min read


Manteo Healthcare Task Force sees success, continues tackling challenges in community
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.

Corinne Saunders
May 137 min read


Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve highlighted in state tour series promoting awareness of importance of coastal reserves
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.

Corinne Saunders
May 86 min read


‘The state of North Carolina has failed in its duty to fund public schools’: Majority of Currituck board of education travels to Raleigh to advocate for higher teacher pay
In less than a two-week span, four of the five members of the Currituck County Board of Education traveled to Raleigh to advocate for increasing teacher pay, as they say the district continues to lose teachers to nearby, significantly better-paying jobs in Virginia.

Corinne Saunders
May 67 min read


Ocracoke Express passenger ferry begins eighth season on Tuesday
The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry that runs between Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island begins its eighth season of summer service on Tuesday, May 5.

Staff Reports
May 42 min read


SAND Plan meetings launch public input process for N.C. 12 solutions
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.

Corinne Saunders
May 35 min read


Dominion Energy files for what could become second rate increase for NC residential customers this calendar year
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.

Corinne Saunders
May 23 min read


Manteo High School students build a boat
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.

Staff Reports
Apr 283 min read


Stalled ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare negotiations mean local medical providers could start going out of network next week. Some residents say this has already affected them
Some Outer Banks locals say they're already being affected by the stalled contract negotiations between ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 249 min read


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
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.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 2210 min read


An elderly Southern Shores resident lost nearly $1 million to scams, according to a family member. One man was convicted in the case, but officials and the family believe others were involved
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.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 159 min read


Condition of man Dare sheriff deputy shot early Sunday morning, shooting details remain unknown, injured man’s name released
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.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 133 min read


Growth market
The couple is on a mission to reconnect Indigenous communities of North Carolina, Virginia and beyond with their ancestral seeds and cultural practices.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 65 min read


Duck Town Council sets summer plan for outdoor music scene after ‘Loud and Disturbing Noise’ ordinance discussion
At its Wednesday meeting, the Duck Town Council discussed proposed changes to the town’s “Loud and Disturbing Noise” ordinance.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 26 min read


NC News Cafe at Waveriders celebrates Local News Day on April 10
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.

Staff Reports
Mar 311 min read


Revaluation, recreation, Hatteras Island advocacy mentioned in Dare State of the County presentation
The 2026 State of the County presentation took place at Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills on Wednesday, March 18.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 256 min read


GOP 1st Congressional District elects new chair after former chair, previously convicted of multiple sexual crimes against children, resigns
Harvey West Jr. resigned as chair of North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District GOP, according to multiple sources, and the district—which includes over a fifth of the counties in the state—announced that it elected a new chair.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 235 min read


Community impact celebrated at Outer Banks Community Foundation’s annual meeting
The Outer Banks Community Foundation celebrated community contributions, both financial and of service, at its annual meeting and luncheon.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 206 min read
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