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$25 million federal grant will fund wildlife crossings in Dare County to protect red wolves

7 minutes ago4 min read

$25 million federal grant will fund wildlife crossings in Dare County to protect red wolves

A $25 million Federal Highway Administration grant will fund wildlife crossings to help save "critically endangered" red wolves.

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Dare County license plate agency to close Dec. 31, applications to operate agency accepted through that date, reopening timeframe unknown

Corinne Saunders

4 days ago3 min read

Dare County license plate agency to close Dec. 31, applications to operate agency accepted through that date, reopening timeframe unknown

The license plate agency in Manteo will close on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Contract operator applications are accepted through that date.

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Father of 2-year-old who died in fiery car collision on bridge in ‘stable condition’

Corinne Saunders

5 days ago2 min read

Father of 2-year-old who died in fiery car collision on bridge in ‘stable condition’

The father of the 2-year-old who died in a fiery fatal vehicle collision last week is expected to recover.

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Ruby Bridges Foundation to launch weeklong summer camp in Columbia, will cover tuition for accepted children

Corinne Saunders

6 days ago5 min read

Ruby Bridges Foundation to launch weeklong summer camp in Columbia, will cover tuition for accepted children

Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges through her foundation is creating a new weeklong summer camp in Columbia for children ages 8-12.

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Nags Head bicyclist was member of town planning board, dies of injuries from fire truck collision

Corinne Saunders

6 days ago2 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.

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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

Corinne Saunders

Dec 129 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.

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2-year-old dies in Thursday car wreck on Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge

Corinne Saunders

Dec 122 min read

2-year-old dies in Thursday car wreck on Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge

A 2-year-old child from Manns Harbor died Thursday after a vehicle collision on the Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge in Dare County.

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Outer Banks voters ‘shocked’ to be among ballots losing NC GOP candidate seeks to purge

Corinne Saunders

Dec 85 min read

Outer Banks voters ‘shocked’ to be among ballots losing NC GOP candidate seeks to purge

Four pages of Dare County voters, representing nearly 200 ballots, are among the thousands GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin seeks to purge.

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Dare County spent over $26K last year on lobbyists, approves contract to continue with firm

Corinne Saunders

Dec 64 min read

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.

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Sailing toward completion: Manteo Middle’s miniboat in final stages

Corinne Saunders

Dec 43 min read

Sailing toward completion: Manteo Middle’s miniboat in final stages

The small sailboat students at Manteo Middle School are building is almost ready for its launch in the Atlantic Ocean.

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From the barrier islands to the Vatican: Outer Banks Chorus sings its way across the Atlantic

Corinne Saunders

Dec 35 min read

From the barrier islands to the Vatican: Outer Banks Chorus sings its way across the Atlantic

In 2025, the Outer Banks Chorus will sing in historic cathedrals in Italy, with the highlight of singing mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.

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3 pedestrians and motorcyclist hospitalized with serious injuries after collisions around Thanksgiving on OBX

Corinne Saunders

Dec 12 min read

3 pedestrians and motorcyclist hospitalized with serious injuries after collisions around Thanksgiving on OBX

Three pedestrians and a motorcyclist were hospitalized after two incidents where motor vehicles struck pedestrians on the Outer Banks.

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Corinne Saunders

Nov 284 min read

Christmas cheers!

Two holiday-themed bar tours in Dare County stand ready to toast the season — and help local causes.

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Police: Driver running red light caused four-vehicle Colington intersection Sunday crash

Corinne Saunders

Nov 263 min read

Police: Driver running red light caused four-vehicle Colington intersection Sunday crash

Three high-profile, multi-vehicle accidents in the past three days on the Outer Banks resulted in at least six cars being towed.

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Manteo man arrested for stabbing with intent to kill

Corinne Saunders

Nov 251 min read

Manteo man arrested for stabbing with intent to kill

Dare County Sheriff's Office deputies on Monday arrested Dylan Riggs, an 18-year-old Manteo resident for stabbing with the intent to kill.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers takes remediation action at Buxton beach, perspectives differ as to why

Corinne Saunders

Nov 76 min read

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers takes remediation action at Buxton beach, perspectives differ as to why

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Oct. 2 began removing petroleum-contaminated soils from the former Buxton Naval Facility site.

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