Posts Tagged "Outer Banks news"
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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Video: Three hoisted from water near Stumpy Point
Three people were hoisted into a Coast Guard helicopter after their sailboat ran aground near a small island south of Stumpy Point over the weekend.
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Filing sheds some light on chief’s suspension
Police officer Andy Ennis says in an affidavit that he had filed a complaint against Kill Devil Hills Chief Gary Britt with District Attorney Frank Parrish.
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Hatteras access rules to go into effect Feb. 15
Final management rules controlling access to the Cape Hatteras National Seashore will be published in the Federal register Monday and go into effect Feb. 15.
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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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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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Charting the perilous channel
A ride to Oregon Inlet with the Corps of Engineers Survey Team offers a look at what it takes to keep the channel open.
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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Denying carnival was the right call
Use of the publicly owned Windmill Point property by a carnival company would create unfair competition for local businesses.
Gas prices are up more than double tax increase
Gasoline prices across the region have jumped by as much as a dime since a week ago, more than twice the 3.9-cent increase in the state’s gas tax.
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Birthday Suits: A story of grit and survival
Birthday Suits, arguably the Outer Bank’s premier swimwear boutique will soon celebrate its third decade. The story behind it is one of true grit.
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Steamed Crabby Fries fans launch Web offensive
Thew campaign underscores not only the power of social media and the Internet, but also the bond between our visitors and the Outer Banks.
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