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‘Down the Road,’ Episode 1: Joan Collins
Join us for our new series, where Outer Banks Insider interviews community members who live “down the road” from you!
Staff Reports
Feb 191 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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‘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
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Alleged ‘hate crime’ prompts outpouring of support for 3 Tequilas
A flyer 3 Tequilas staff in Kill Devil Hills said they found on their door last week led to outrage that turned into a show of support.
Corinne Saunders
Feb 144 min read
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PowerSchool hack could compromise local K-12 current and former student and teacher information
A hack of the PowerSchool system formerly used by Currituck, Dare and Hyde school districts could compromise student and teacher data.
Corinne Saunders
Feb 114 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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Dead dwarf sperm whale washes up in Carova
A dead adult male dwarf sperm whale washed up on the beach in Carova in a state of “advanced decomposition” on Friday, Jan. 24.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 273 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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Photos: 34th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration in Manteo
The 34th annual birthday celebration for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Manteo included a sermon, musical performances and a lunch.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 183 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 County chosen as participant in UNC-Chapel Hill affordable housing initiative
The Dare Community Housing Task Force has been selected to participate in the “Our State, Our Homes” program led by UNC-Chapel Hill.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 133 min read
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No injuries in fire at Bodie Island Lighthouse building
No injuries were reported in an afternoon fire at Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Bodie Island Double Keepers’ Quarters in Nags Head.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 72 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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NC is in a ‘foster care crisis,’ a nonprofit says. Outer Banks families and agencies share their experiences.
North Carolina is in a ‘foster care crisis,’ a nonprofit says. Outer Banks families and agencies share their experiences.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 611 min read
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Video: Fire in Pirate’s Cove Marina, second fire of day on Roanoke Island
What appeared to be one boat on fire Friday afternoon was the second fire of the day on Roanoke Island.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 32 min read
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Dominion Energy grants to nonprofits for projects in Dare and Currituck counties total $60K
Five nonprofit organizations working on projects in Dare and Currituck counties received a total of $60,000 in grants from Dominion Energy.
Corinne Saunders
Dec 31, 20244 min read
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