Luxury catamaran builder coming to Wanchese
A grant of $213,000 from the One North Carolina Fund helped seal the deal, which is expected to eventually create 71 jobs, Gov. Beverly Perdue said in an announcement Thursday.
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Kill Devil Hills officials waived personnel privacy rules and acknowledged a state team of experts had investigated the town’s police administration.
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The new majority on the Kill Devil Hills Board Commissioners moved quickly to replace Town Attorney Dan Merrell, opting for Steven D. Michael.
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Take the chill out with chowder
With the recent cold snap, Rosie’s gastronomic thoughts turned to satisfying and comforting chowders.
Astro forecast: Week of Jan. 22
Progress may feel sluggish, but this is a time of due diligence and getting clear about motivations and desires.
Pig out at Currituck BBQ Company
The search for great barbecue is never ending, but you only need to drive to Coinjock in Currituck County to find it.
Hyde to pay $3 million for hurricane debris clean-up
Hyde County commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to cover a nearly $3 million bill for Hurricane Irene debris removal because FEMA has been too slow in paying for the clean-up.
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Man injured in collision with Currituck school bus
A Currituck County school bus and a car collided on U.S. 158 Thursday afternoon, sending one man to the hospital with injuries. No one the bus was hurt.
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Gov. Beverly Perdue will not seek re-election
The first woman elected to North Carolina’s highest political office says she wants to focus her last year in office on restoring funding for public education.
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Two local mayors sign letter backing sales tax hike
Jamie Daniels of Manteo, Hal Denny of Southern Shores and 51 other mayors support Gov. Perdue’s call for raising the state sales tax 3/4 of a percent to restore education funding.
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Hyde leaders to discuss paying for Irene clean up
Hyde County Commissioners are holding a special meeting Thursday to discuss and take possible action on financial assistance to the county from FEMA.
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Francis D’Ambra to run for county commissioner
Former Manteo Police Chief Francis D’Ambra has announced his candidacy for the Dare County Board of Commissioners seat now held by Richard Johnson.
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Moon Tillett: Inlet debate goes back 70 years
Moon Tillett, a commercial fisherman who has spent his life on the water, offers his perspective on the history and future of the industry and Oregon Inlet.
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Kill Devil Hills shopping for new town attorney
A request for qualifications by Kill Devil Hills for a new town attorney closed on Jan. 20. As of the deadline, it appears six individuals or firms have submitted RFQs, which is the first step toward finding a candidate.
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