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Kitty Hawk woman charged with assaulting ‘No Kings’ protester in October sentenced Rhonda Loy, the woman charged in October with assaulting a protester in Kitty Hawk as captured in a viral video, appeared in Dare County District Court on Tuesday.

Kitty Hawk woman charged with assaulting ‘No Kings’ protester in October sentenced

Rhonda Loy, the woman charged in October with assaulting a protester in Kitty Hawk as captured in a viral video, appeared in Dare County District Court on Tuesday.

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Manteo High School senior rehospitalized after being struck in collision that ended pursuit of another driver, family says A Manteo High School senior whose vehicle was struck by a speeding vehicle last Monday was rehospitalized after new symptoms arose over the weekend, according to her family. The Creswell driver charge...

A Manteo High School senior who was struck by a speeding vehicle last Monday was rehospitalized after new symptoms arose over the weekend, according to her family.

The Creswell driver charged in the incident is facing three additional charges.

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‘No indication of smoke’, East Tower Fire hot spots monitored, N.C. Forest Service says The 1,200-acre East Tower Fire in mainland Dare County is not emitting smoke but is being monitored for hot spots, a North Carolina Forest Service spokesperson said on Friday afternoon.

The 1,200-acre East Tower Fire in mainland Dare County is not emitting smoke but is being monitored for hot spots, a North Carolina Forest Service spokesperson said on Friday afternoon.

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East Tower Fire in mainland Dare County covers 1,200 acres, is 0% contained after a day The East Tower Fire, a 1,200-acre wildfire on the Dare County mainland, is 0% contained as of late Thursday afternoon, according to an N.C. Forest Service spokesperson.

The East Tower Fire, a 1,200-acre wildfire on the Dare County mainland, is 0% contained as of late Thursday afternoon, according to a North Carolina Forest Service spokesperson.

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The Outer Banks’ preliminary 2026 primary election results and a November preview See the preliminary results of 2026 primary election races for Currituck, Dare and Hyde counties and the anticipated choices on the November general election ballots based on the current primary resul...

See the preliminary results of 2026 primary election races for Currituck, Dare and Hyde counties and the anticipated choices on the November general election ballots based on the current primary results and available information.

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Creswell woman arrested after pursuit from Columbia ends in multi-vehicle collision at U.S. 64 intersection on Roanoke Island A Creswell woman was arrested Monday afternoon after a vehicle pursuit from the Columbia area ended in a multi-vehicle collision at the U.S. Highway 64 and N.C. Highway 345 intersection on Roanoke Isl...

A Creswell woman was arrested Monday afternoon after a vehicle pursuit from the Columbia area ended in a multi-vehicle collision at the U.S. Highway 64 and N.C. Highway 345 intersection on Roanoke Island.

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Pregnant dwarf sperm whale strands on beach in South Nags Head A pregnant adult female dwarf sperm whale stranding took place on the beach in South Nags Head on Sunday, OBX Marine Mammal Stranding Network officials confirmed on Monday.

A pregnant adult female dwarf sperm whale stranding took place on the beach in South Nags Head on Sunday, OBX Marine Mammal Stranding Network officials confirmed on Monday.

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Dare sheriff candidate Rodney Rawls Rodney Rawls is one of four Republican primary candidates for Dare County sheriff. No candidates from any other political parties filed to run in the race.

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Dare sheriff candidate Jimmy Pierce Jimmy Pierce is one of four Republican primary candidates for Dare County sheriff. No candidates from any other political parties filed to run in the race.

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Dare sheriff candidate Jeffrey “Jeff” Deringer Jeffrey “Jeff” Deringer is one of four Republican primary candidates for Dare County sheriff. No candidates from any other political parties filed to run in the race.

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Dare sheriff candidate Theodore “Teddy” Daniels Theodore “Teddy” Daniels is one of four Republican primary candidates for Dare County sheriff. No candidates from any other political parties filed to run in the race.

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Dare Sheriff’s Office: Public’s help still sought after body believed to be that of missing Wanchese man found The Dare County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking the public’s assistance after announcing in a Saturday night press release the finding of a body believed to be the Wanchese man missing since at leas...

The Dare County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking the public’s assistance after announcing in a Saturday night press release the finding of a body believed to be the Wanchese man missing since at least early December.

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Dare fishing folk voice ‘overmanagement’ concerns. NC Marine Fisheries Commission votes on preliminary plan for Atlantic bonito management, votes against adding blue crab to May agenda The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission on Thursday afternoon voted to adopt its preferred management option for eventual rulemaking for Atlantic bonito.

The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission on Thursday afternoon voted to adopt its preferred management option for eventual rulemaking for Atlantic bonito.

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First Flight High School runners win four indoor track state titles Three First Flight High School runners won a combined total of four state titles in indoor track.

Three First Flight High School runners won a combined total of four state titles in indoor track.

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Dominion Energy rates up nearly $12 per month for NC customers effective Feb. 1 Starting this month, the average residential Dominion Energy customer in North Carolina is expected to see a bill increase of nearly $12 per month.

Dominion Energy rates increased for North Carolina customers effective Feb. 1.

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KDH police: Nags Head driver cited for failure to stop at steady red light after Sunday’s Colington intersection crash with overturned vehicle A Nags Head resident was cited for “failure to stop at a steady red light” after Sunday’s two-vehicle crash in Kill Devil Hills, according to a police spokesperson.

KDH police: Nags Head driver cited for failure to stop at steady red light after Sunday’s Colington intersection crash with overturned vehicle

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Dare County commissioner on his arrest: ‘I’m gonna own it’ Dare County Commissioner Carson Creef addressed his recent arrest during closing remarks at Thursday’s Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting and asked for forgiveness.

Dare County commissioner on his arrest: ‘I’m gonna own it’

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Bodie Island body identified as man from western NC, National Park Service says The National Park Service has identified the body found on Bodie Island on Sunday, Jan. 25.

Bodie Island body identified as man from western NC, National Park Service says

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‘Force multiplier’: SBI announces Northeastern Drug Task Force North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Director Roger “Chip” Hawley on Tuesday called the formation of the eight-agency Northeastern Drug Task Force a “historic event for northeastern North Caro...

North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Director Roger “Chip” Hawley on Tuesday called the formation of the eight-agency Northeastern Drug Task Force a “historic event for northeastern North Carolina.”

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This article was updated at 11:55 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, with information obtained after initial publication, including West’s dates of employment with the City of Washington.

Community voices concern after GOP 1st Congressional District chair, previously convicted of multiple sexual crimes against children, moderates Dare GOP board of ed candidate forum Dare County residents have voiced concerns over the choice of the regional GOP leader—who formerly, during his time of employment as a police officer, was convicted of multiple counts of indecent libe...

Community voices concern after GOP 1st Congressional District chair, previously convicted of multiple sexual crimes against children, moderates Dare GOP board of ed candidate forum

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Moyock license plate agency operator announces remainder of contract is for sale The operator of the North Carolina license plate agency in Moyock for over six years announced the sale of the remainder of the agency’s state contract, encouraging interested parties to call the offi...

The operator of the North Carolina license plate agency in Moyock for over six years announced the sale of the remainder of the agency’s state contract, encouraging interested parties to call the office.

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Officer-involved shooting in Hatteras: Man flown to Virginia hospital, deputy treated and released from local hospital, sheriff’s office says Unspecified injuries were reported after an officer-involved shooting took place in Hatteras Village late Thursday night.

Officer-involved shooting in Hatteras: Man flown to Virginia hospital, deputy treated and released from local hospital, sheriff’s office says

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‘Predetermined outcome’: School workers fired after trespass incident withdraw appeal but reiterate objections. Meanwhile, man who pleaded guilty to school trespass is released from jail The two Dare County Schools maintenance workers who were dismissed in November following the trespass incident at Manteo Elementary School submitted a letter to the school board and attorneys formally...

‘Predetermined outcome’: School workers fired after trespass incident withdraw appeal but reiterate objections. Meanwhile, man who pleaded guilty to school trespass is released from jail

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Primary 2026: What do Outer Bankers’ March 3 ballots look like, and who can vote? The 2026 primary election takes place on Tuesday, March 3, with early voting kicking off next month and absentee voting already underway. Across the Outer Banks, voters’ primary ballots depend on thei...

The 2026 primary election takes place on Tuesday, March 3, with early voting kicking off next month and absentee voting already underway. Across the Outer Banks, voters’ primary ballots depend on their geographic location and political party affiliation.

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Outer Banks Hospital purchases former Kelly’s restaurant property for $4.4 million The Outer Banks Hospital Medical Office Building LLC purchased the iconic former Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern property in Nags Head last week for $4.4 million, according to Dare County land...

The Outer Banks Hospital Medical Office Building LLC purchased the iconic former Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern property in Nags Head last week for $4.4 million, according to Dare County land transfer records.

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Nags Head school resource officer arrests, charges parent with violating protective order The school resource officer at Nags Head Elementary School on Tuesday arrested a parent attempting to pick up his child from school in violation of a domestic violence protective order.

Nags Head school resource officer arrests, charges parent with violating protective order

Parent was previously arrested, charged with driving impaired with child in vehicle on Christmas Day

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Dare County announces Faire, passport program, other events celebrating United States’ 250th birthday The “Land of Beginnings” is gearing up for a series of events this year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The “Land of Beginnings” is gearing up for a series of events this year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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New boardwalk project underway at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, seen during First Day Hike The 46 people and four dogs participating in the First Day Hike at Jockey’s Ridge State Park got a first glimpse of what will become the new park boardwalk.

The 46 people and four dogs participating in the First Day Hike at Jockey’s Ridge State Park on a chilly, blustery Thursday morning got a first glimpse of what will become the new park boardwalk.

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A courtroom electronics ban went into effect across the First Judicial District toward summer’s end. Public opinions vary, as do possible exemptions for journalists A courtroom electronics ban went into effect across the seven-county First Judicial District for both superior court and district court settings. Public opinions vary, as do possible exemptions for jo...

A courtroom electronics ban went into effect across the seven-county First Judicial District for both superior court and district court settings. Public opinions vary, as do possible exemptions for journalists.

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