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Outer Banks loses over $227,000 from federal cuts to programs purchasing local food for schools, food bank
The Outer Banks will lose over $227,000 from the cancellations of two USDA programs that purchased from local farmers and seafood producers.
Corinne Saunders
Mar 247 min read
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Gov. Josh Stein appoints Jennifer Wells to judge seat vacated by Edgar Barnes’ retirement
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein appointed Jennifer “Jenny” Wells of Kitty Hawk to the district court judge seat vacated by Edgar L. Barnes.
Corinne Saunders
Mar 202 min read
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DOGE lease cancellation revoked for Elizabeth City SSA office, building owner says
The owner of the SSA office building in Elizabeth City said he received a letter on Tuesday revoking the building lease cancellation.
Corinne Saunders
Mar 193 min read
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Dare Housing Task Force eyes federal land for future project as Trump administration rolls back regulations
The Dare Community Housing Task Force is eyeing federal land in Dare County for a potential future housing project.
Corinne Saunders
Mar 186 min read
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DOGE terminations’ effects to Outer Banks unclear. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and SSA office leases listed
A Wilmington U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office and the two SSA offices closest to the Outer Banks are among DOGE lease terminations.
Corinne Saunders
Mar 107 min read
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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 185 min read
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One of only two applicants to operate license plate agency in Dare County calls for Currituck Chamber of Commerce investigation into the other
One of the two applicants to operate Dare County license plate agency calls for Currituck Chamber of Commerce investigation into the other.
Corinne Saunders
Feb 106 min read
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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 712 min read
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First homes in Wanchese cluster home project likely to be ready this summer as Dare commissioners take no action on property
The first homes in a much-contested cluster home development project in Wanchese will likely be ready this summer.
Corinne Saunders
Feb 34 min read
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‘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 294 min read
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Dare County releases informational video on Rodanthe house collapses
Dare County released an informational video about the oceanfront house collapses in the Village of Rodanthe in recent years.
Staff Reports
Jan 282 min read
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A sandbar surveilled
Outer Banks law enforcement agencies' over 40 automated license plate recognition systems record images of all passing vehicular traffic.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 2116 min read
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Dare commissioners vote to negotiate in attempt to buy Wanchese cluster home property
Dare County commissioners plan to try to purchase a Wanchese parcel on which site work began last week for a contested cluster home project.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 155 min read
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Dare commissioners approve nearly 210% increase in school board compensation
The Dare County Board of Commissioners approved significant increases in compensation for county board of education members on Monday.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 64 min read
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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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‘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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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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Six Dare County commissioners receive federal subpoenas; dredge and contract subject of inquiry, chairman says
six Dare County commissioners received individual subpoenas commanding them to testify before a federal grand jury in Raleigh.
Corinne Saunders
Nov 20, 20245 min read
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The Outer Banks’ 2024 local election results
The results of select local races in the 2024 presidential election for Currituck, Dare and Hyde counties are as follows.
Corinne Saunders
Nov 6, 20244 min read
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Dare County’s top two law enforcement officials no longer retiring Dec. 1
Dare County’s top two law enforcement officials will no longer retire Dec. 1, as planned.
Corinne Saunders
Oct 28, 20245 min read
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