Posts Tagged "Dare County"
New rules for sand funds leave room to maneuver
New rules for doling out Dare County shoreline management money put an emphasis on public beach access but leave plenty of wiggle room for exceptions.
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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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Newspaper editor to run for Dare commissioner
Sandy Semans, managing editor of the Outer Banks Sentinel, announced she will begin a petition drive to run as an independent candidate.
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More erosion control needed for temporary bridge
Rocks and walls will be added over the next four to six weeks to protect the southern landing of the temporary N.C. 12 bridge, requiring temporary lane closures.
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Causey announces run for NC Insurance Commisioner
Greensboro businessman, farmer, and retired insurance executive Mike Causey announced Monday in Manteo his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state Insurance Commissioner.
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One arrested in Roanoke Island drug bust
Dare County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jeffrey Wade Midgett on Friday in connection with the discovery of marijuana plants at a Roanoke Island home.
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November unemployment ticks up locally
Almost three-fourths of North Carolina’s counties saw a drop in their jobless rates from October to November, but Dare and Hyde counties have now moved into double-digits.
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Navy to resume use of range on Pamlico Sound
The U.S. Navy plans to resume operations on the Long Shoal Naval Ordnance Area, commonly known as the Stumpy Point Bombing Range.
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Dare board formalizes disputed hunting program
After taking heat over the killing of two bears on county-owned land, Dare commissioners decided to formalize a hunting program for youths.
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Hurricane Irene put the brakes on a banner year
New economic numbers provided by The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce offer little solace, although there are signs that construction and visitation are rebounding.
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Plenty of good reasons to get out and vote
It would be much easier for those elected on Tuesday to carry with them a mandate consisting of 50, 60 or even 70 percent of the voters. Let’s do it!
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Early election results from KDH and Nags Head
A new majority will take over the Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners in December after three challengers were voted into office Tuesday by wide margins. Sheila Davies took 64 percent of the vote in defeating incumbent Mayor Ray Sturza in an election that drew impetus from a series of decisions leading to approval offull story »