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Three First Flight High School runners won a combined total of four state titles in indoor track.

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First Flight High School runners win four indoor track state titles
Three First Flight High School runners won a combined total of four state titles in indoor track.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Dominion Energy rates increased for North Carolina customers effective Feb. 1.

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Dominion Energy rates up nearly $12 per month for NC customers effective Feb. 1
Starting this month, the average residential Dominion Energy customer in North Carolina is expected to see a bill increase of nearly $12 per month.
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February 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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KDH police: Nags Head driver cited for failure to stop at steady red light after Sunday’s Colington intersection crash with overturned vehicle

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KDH police: Nags Head driver cited for failure to stop at steady red light after Sunday’s Colington intersection crash with overturned vehicle
A Nags Head resident was cited for “failure to stop at a steady red light” after Sunday’s two-vehicle crash in Kill Devil Hills, according to a police spokesperson.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Dare County commissioner on his arrest: ‘I’m gonna own it’

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Dare County commissioner on his arrest: ‘I’m gonna own it’
Dare County Commissioner Carson Creef addressed his recent arrest during closing remarks at Thursday’s Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting and asked for forgiveness.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:41 PM
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Bodie Island body identified as man from western NC, National Park Service says

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Bodie Island body identified as man from western NC, National Park Service says
The National Park Service has identified the body found on Bodie Island on Sunday, Jan. 25.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Director Roger “Chip” Hawley on Tuesday called the formation of the eight-agency Northeastern Drug Task Force a “historic event for northeastern North Carolina.”

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‘Force multiplier’: SBI announces Northeastern Drug Task Force
North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Director Roger “Chip” Hawley on Tuesday called the formation of the eight-agency Northeastern Drug Task Force a “historic event for northeastern North Caro...
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February 4, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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Community voices concern after GOP 1st Congressional District chair, previously convicted of multiple sexual crimes against children, moderates Dare GOP board of ed candidate forum

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Community voices concern after GOP 1st Congressional District chair, previously convicted of multiple sexual crimes against children, moderates Dare GOP board of ed candidate forum
Dare County residents have voiced concerns over the choice of the regional GOP leader—who formerly, during his time of employment as a police officer, was convicted of multiple counts of indecent libe...
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January 30, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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The operator of the North Carolina license plate agency in Moyock for over six years announced the sale of the remainder of the agency’s state contract, encouraging interested parties to call the office.

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Moyock license plate agency operator announces remainder of contract is for sale
The operator of the North Carolina license plate agency in Moyock for over six years announced the sale of the remainder of the agency’s state contract, encouraging interested parties to call the offi...
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January 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Officer-involved shooting in Hatteras: Man flown to Virginia hospital, deputy treated and released from local hospital, sheriff’s office says

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Officer-involved shooting in Hatteras: Man flown to Virginia hospital, deputy treated and released from local hospital, sheriff’s office says
Unspecified injuries were reported after an officer-involved shooting took place in Hatteras Village late Thursday night.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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‘Predetermined outcome’: School workers fired after trespass incident withdraw appeal but reiterate objections. Meanwhile, man who pleaded guilty to school trespass is released from jail

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‘Predetermined outcome’: School workers fired after trespass incident withdraw appeal but reiterate objections. Meanwhile, man who pleaded guilty to school trespass is released from jail
The two Dare County Schools maintenance workers who were dismissed in November following the trespass incident at Manteo Elementary School submitted a letter to the school board and attorneys formally...
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January 21, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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The 2026 primary election takes place on Tuesday, March 3, with early voting kicking off next month and absentee voting already underway. Across the Outer Banks, voters’ primary ballots depend on their geographic location and political party affiliation.

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Primary 2026: What do Outer Bankers’ March 3 ballots look like, and who can vote?
The 2026 primary election takes place on Tuesday, March 3, with early voting kicking off next month and absentee voting already underway. Across the Outer Banks, voters’ primary ballots depend on thei...
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January 17, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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The Outer Banks Hospital Medical Office Building LLC purchased the iconic former Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern property in Nags Head last week for $4.4 million, according to Dare County land transfer records.

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Outer Banks Hospital purchases former Kelly’s restaurant property for $4.4 million
The Outer Banks Hospital Medical Office Building LLC purchased the iconic former Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern property in Nags Head last week for $4.4 million, according to Dare County land...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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Nags Head school resource officer arrests, charges parent with violating protective order

Parent was previously arrested, charged with driving impaired with child in vehicle on Christmas Day

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Nags Head school resource officer arrests, charges parent with violating protective order
The school resource officer at Nags Head Elementary School on Tuesday arrested a parent attempting to pick up his child from school in violation of a domestic violence protective order.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:41 AM
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The “Land of Beginnings” is gearing up for a series of events this year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Dare County announces Faire, passport program, other events celebrating United States’ 250th birthday
The “Land of Beginnings” is gearing up for a series of events this year to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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The 46 people and four dogs participating in the First Day Hike at Jockey’s Ridge State Park on a chilly, blustery Thursday morning got a first glimpse of what will become the new park boardwalk.

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New boardwalk project underway at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, seen during First Day Hike
The 46 people and four dogs participating in the First Day Hike at Jockey’s Ridge State Park got a first glimpse of what will become the new park boardwalk.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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A courtroom electronics ban went into effect across the seven-county First Judicial District for both superior court and district court settings. Public opinions vary, as do possible exemptions for journalists.

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A courtroom electronics ban went into effect across the First Judicial District toward summer’s end. Public opinions vary, as do possible exemptions for journalists
A courtroom electronics ban went into effect across the seven-county First Judicial District for both superior court and district court settings. Public opinions vary, as do possible exemptions for jo...
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December 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Eight of our top 10 most-viewed stories in 2025 were ones that Outer Banks Insider broke, including our No. 1 story, which went national.

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Our top 10 most-viewed articles of 2025
These are the stories that commanded the most attention from readers in 2025.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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A milestone was officially celebrated earlier this month as plans were set for a $900,000 fully accessible playground—the region’s first—to be built at Kitty Hawk Elementary School in Kitty Hawk.

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‘I can’t wait to see it in action’: Groundbreaking for Everyone’s Playground OBX set for June, after years of community fundraising
A milestone was officially celebrated earlier this month as plans were set for a $900,000 fully accessible playground—the region’s first—to be built at Kitty Hawk Elementary School in Kitty Hawk.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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A Moyock man died after suffering an unspecified “medical emergency” in the water near Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head on Sunday afternoon, according to information provided Monday by the Town of Nags Head.

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Moyock man dies after suffering ‘medical emergency’ in water near Jennette’s Pier Sunday afternoon
A Moyock man died after suffering an unspecified “medical emergency” in the water near Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head on Sunday afternoon, according to information provided Monday by the Town of Nags He...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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A temporary North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles’ driver license office is open in Manteo for four days amid a two-week-long closure of the Nags Head office due to an insect infestation.

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Temporary driver license office opens in Manteo amid 2-week Nags Head office closure from insect infestation
A temporary North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles’ (NCDMV) driver license office is open in Manteo for four days amid a two-week-long closure of the Nags Head office due to an insect infestation.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Cape Hatteras sees record-breaking cold temp Monday; the Outer Banks has localized snow and ice; and 1,700 Dominion customers lose power.

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Cape Hatteras sees record-breaking cold temp Monday, Outer Banks has localized snow and ice, 1,700 Dominion customers lose power
Cape Hatteras sees record-breaking cold temp Monday; the Outer Banks has localized snow and ice; and 1,700 Dominion customers lose power.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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The very end of Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head is currently closed to visitors as the first of two planned offseason renovation projects is underway.

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Renovations underway at Jennette’s Pier
The very end of Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head is currently closed to visitors as the first of two planned offseason renovation projects is underway.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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The school resource officer at Nags Head Elementary School arrested a parent in the school pick-up line on Thursday on four drug charges, including felony possession of cocaine and methamphetamine.

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Nags Head school resource officer arrests parent in pick-up line on drug charges including possession of cocaine and methamphetamine
The school resource officer at Nags Head Elementary School arrested a parent in the school pick-up line on Thursday on four drug charges, including felony possession of cocaine and methamphetamine.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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A 74-year-old Outer Banks woman died Wednesday afternoon after a head-on collision with a dump truck on U.S. Highway 64 just west of the Plymouth city limits in Washington County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

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Outer Banks woman dies in head-on Washington County crash, Highway Patrol reports
A 74-year-old Outer Banks woman died Wednesday afternoon after a head-on collision with a dump truck on U.S. Highway 64 just west of the Plymouth city limits in Washington County, according to the Nor...
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December 12, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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A judge on Monday ruled that the district attorney can withhold case information from the mother of the teen fatally shot outside Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills in July.

Plus more in this exclusive Outer Banks Insider case update:

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Judge rules district attorney can withhold case information from mother of teen fatally shot in KDH in July
A judge on Monday ruled that the district attorney can withhold case information from the mother of the teen fatally shot outside Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills in July.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM