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Pedestrian killed trying to cross U.S. 158 in KDH
A 28-year-old woman from El Salvador was struck and killed Tuesday night as she tried to cross U.S. 158 at an intersection in Kill Devil Hills.
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Vandals damaging Nags Head’s lifeguard stands
In recent days, six have been tipped over and damaged. They have to be dragged off the beach and replaced, taking time away from the lifeguards’ regular duties
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Two juveniles linked to 12 Kitty Hawk break-ins
Police Chief Joel C. Johnson said police were called to the scene of a break-in at 8:15 a.m. on Seahorse Court in Sandpiper Cay.
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Coast Guard called for two airlifts over weekend
The first was Saturday afternoon, when a 58-year-old man was airlifted from a sailboat 35 miles east of Cape Charles after suffering a head injury.
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Everyone’s invited to a Tony celebration Tuesday
The Tony Honor presented to The Lost Colony this weekend will arrive at Waterside Theatre Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. A community celebration is planned.
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Nags Head budget includes tax for new sand fund
The new budget will increase the revenue-neutral tax rate from 24 to 25.7 cents per $100 of value after accounting for the countywide property revaluation.
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Lynchburg man dies in surf off Duck
The 39-year-old from Lynchburg was reported to be in distress off the beach near Poteskeet Drive. An exact cause of death was not immediately available.
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Andrea effects prompt delay of Currituck graduation
The threat of bad weather on Friday has forced Currituck High School to postpone commencement exercises to the next day and move them indoors.
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Shots fired into air in Manteo under investigation
A man reportedly fired a gun into the air Thursday morning along Fernando Street in Manteo around 11 a.m. No injuries were reported.
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KDH sees 1.38″ of rain; wind gusts to 51 at inlet
The National Weather Service in Morehead City forecasts the possibility of localized flooding in northeastern North Carolina but no significant ocean overwash.
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Dare Day draws perfect weather to kick off summer
The annual festival in downtown and along the marina boardwalk overlooking Shallowbag Bay, is a “must do” event for long-time locals and in-the-know visitors.
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Video: Welcome back Daredevils
Doug Kenyon captures the sights and sounds of the Outer Banks Daredevil’s season opener. The team returned this year under new ownership.
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