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A New Year’s dip for good luck

Herbal, earthy, smoky and spicy flavors welcome the New Year and hopefully usher in prosperity, health, and good luck.


Gas tax increase is inexplicable

The difference in state gas taxes will comprise 19 cents of the price difference between Nags Head and Chesapeake.


Video forecast: Month of January

Jean Wiley offers her video forecast for the month of January. Click on your sign and see what might be in store for you.


A tasty two-fer with one basic dough

You’re in for a treat on this Twelfth Day Of Christmas Baking. We’re taking out two partridges with one stone, so to speak.


New board hits first-day bumps

A new era in Kill Devil Hills government began last week with the installation of a new mayor and two new commissioners.


Bear saga needs clearer resolution

Commissioner Mike Johnson’s bear hunt looks bad enough, but if the county takes it over, some details are missing.


Astro forecast: Week of Dec. 18

Feelings of limitation may be felt on the 18th when Venus, the lover of beauty, squares Saturn, the planet of restriction.


A bone to pick over broken trash carts

If Nags Head can afford $10 million to pump sand onto the beach, surely it could scrape up $56 for a broken trash can.


Astro forecast: Week of Dec. 11

Forward movement will re-engage in areas that are in need of dynamic movement and personal revolution.


Bear kills stir deep passions

Critics denounced a youth hunt that ended with the shooting of two trophy-size bears. Was the outing legal and ethical?


Astro forecast: Week of Dec. 4

The energy ruling education, expansion, and faith makes contact with the compassionate teacher and healer.


Isla Mujeres: A lesser-known gem

Isla Mujeres is the lesser-known than Cozumel or Cancun, but that’s what makes it special. Expect memorable fishing.