Suspect in 2003 rapes found in South Africa
Lesiba Simon Matsoake, a South Africa national, has been arrested in connection with the June 2003 rapes of two women in Kill Devil Hills and Duck.
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Pets of the Week: Maggie and Betty
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA’s “Pets of the Week” Maggie and Betty. Maggie and Betty are beautiful 2-month-old kittens who were born here at the shelter. They love to play with toys and roll around together. They’ve grown up around the staff at the shelter so they are well socialized and love to snuggle. Thefull story »
Park Service sets beach driving permit prices
Beach driving at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore will cost $50 for a seven-day permit and a $120 for a year starting Feb. 15.
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Jobless rate up again in counties across the region
Unemployment in northeastern North Carolina went up in Dedcember, with Dare County’s jobless rate possibly hitting record levels in the new year.
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Same suspect wanted in two bank robberies
The FBI says the same man who robbed a bank in Bertie County Friday also held up a bank in Washington County in early January.
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State Sen. Stan White will seek another term
State Sen. Stan White announced Monday at a Democratic gathering that he will run for election to the seat he was appointed to a year ago.
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N.C. 12 decision delayed for study of 7-mile bridge
NCDOT is looking at a 7-mile-long bridge around southern Pea Island, while rock and sheet piling is being installed to protect a temporary bridge.
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Organizers want to expand OBX bluegrass festival
The Manteo Board of Commissioners will discuss and perhaps decide on a request from the organizers of the Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival to add festivities in downtown Manteo.
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Manteo man pleads guilty in child pornography case
A Manteo man has pleaded guilty in federal court to receipt of child pornography after thousands of images and videos were found on a desktop computer and DVDs.
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Silent film started a long tradition
The 1921 silent film that was the genesis of “The Lost Colony” will be shown on Sunday at the Pioneer Theater.
Inspirational photo tops 34th Frank Stick Show
Ray Mathews’ photography, “Portsmouth Island Church” won The Best in Show Award at the 34th Frank Stick Show. The exhibition was organized by Dare County Arts Council at the Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery in Nags Head.
Blue Dare edges toward red on political spectrum
2010 signaled a big change. Not only did the GOP take both state houses for the first time in a century, Dare Republicans also did remarkably well.
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