Posts by Catherine Kozak
New NCDOT boss talks bridges, ferries, U.S. 64
North Carolina’s new transportation secretary backs the Bonner Bridge project, but he is not so sure about the Mid-Currituck Bridge.
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Bar to hold hearing on former Kitty Hawk lawyer
In a complaint posted on its website site, the Bar cites seven claims against John A. Mauney, who has been a licensed attorney since 1979. He now is in Columbia, S.C., according to the filing.
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Murder suspect’s record shows pattern of violence
The Ohio man accused of stabbing and strangling his former girlfriend while vacationing on Hatteras Island, had a record of violence dating back eight years.
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Intensely private Griffith was one of Dare’s own
Andy Griffith started his acting career with The Lost Colony and honed his comedy routine during midnight gatherings at a local Shriner’s Club.
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Presson found guilty of lesser charge in stabbing
A jury found James Eric Presson guilty Friday of voluntary manslaughter in the stabbing death two years ago of 23-year-old Brandon Presgraves.
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Presson calls fatal fight a life-and-death struggle
James E. Presson, 25, took the stand Thursday to defend himself against a charge of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Brandon A. Presgraves, 23.
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Fight over wet T-shirt contest preceded stabbing
James Presson’s cousin said she complained to her friends after Presson physically tried to restrain her from participating in a wet T-shirt contest at a local nightspot.
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Murder defendant says victim tried to drown him
The prosecutor told the jury that the defendant lacked “a reasonable belief” to fear serious harm, and even if he did, he used excessive force.
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Map offers intriguing new clue to the Lost Colony
Hidden in a centuries-old map painted by John White, significant new information may finally lead to solving the mystery of the Lost Colony.
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Irene’s impact slow to recede in downtown Manteo
Six months after Hurricane Irene raised Shallowbag Bay to unseen levels, downtown Manteo still has a ways to go before making a full recovery.
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Gamefish bill debate heats up again
The bill to designate red drum, speckled trout, and striped bass as “gamefish” and bans their commercial sale is under review by a Legislative committee.
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Clear sailing short-lived at Oregon, Hatteras inlets
Hurricane Irene cleared the channel at Oregon Inlet at the end of August. Now, shoaling is as bad as ever, with depths of less than 3 feet in some spots.
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