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Manteo High School’s varsity men’s soccer team made history when it won the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2A State Championship on Friday.
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Manteo High School men’s soccer team wins 2A state championship in historic program first
Manteo High School’s varsity men’s soccer team made history when it won the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2A State Championship on Friday.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Manteo High School’s varsity men’s soccer team made history when it won the North Carolina High School Athletic Association 2A State Championship on Friday.
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History has always moved Shea LaFountaine. Today, she helps make it a captivating experience for others via her podcast, “History Fix.”
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Hooked on history: Shea LaFountaine’s podcast on the past is positively addictive
History has always moved Shea LaFontaine. Today, she helps make it a captivating experience for others via her podcast, “History Fix.”
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November 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
History has always moved Shea LaFountaine. Today, she helps make it a captivating experience for others via her podcast, “History Fix.”
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Bond was increased for the man arrested for allegedly trespassing inside Manteo Elementary, and the Dare school board has set a Tuesday evening special meeting on school safety.
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Bond increased for man arrested for alleged trespass inside Manteo Elementary, Dare school board sets Tuesday special meeting on school safety
Bond was increased for the man arrested for allegedly trespassing inside Manteo Elementary, and the Dare school board has set a Tuesday evening special meeting on school safety.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Bond was increased for the man arrested for allegedly trespassing inside Manteo Elementary, and the Dare school board has set a Tuesday evening special meeting on school safety.
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The Dare County Board of Elections certified the results of the 2025 municipal election in its canvass meeting, including a Kitty Hawk mayoral race decided by three votes.
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Dare County Board of Elections certifies 2025 results, Kitty Hawk mayoral race determined by 3 votes
The Dare County Board of Elections certified the results of the 2025 municipal election in its Friday, Nov. 14, canvass meeting, including a Kitty Hawk mayoral race decided by three votes.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Dare County Board of Elections certified the results of the 2025 municipal election in its canvass meeting, including a Kitty Hawk mayoral race decided by three votes.
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A man with a Canadian address was arrested Thursday on a misdemeanor charge for his alleged unlawful entry of Manteo Elementary School in Manteo.
The same 37-year-old was arrested and charged last month with felony first-degree burglary in Kitty Hawk.
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The same 37-year-old was arrested and charged last month with felony first-degree burglary in Kitty Hawk.
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Man with Canadian address charged last month with felony burglary arrested for alleged trespass inside Manteo Elementary
A man with a Canadian address was arrested Thursday on a misdemeanor “first-degree trespass enter/remain” charge for his alleged unlawful entry of Manteo Elementary School in Manteo. The same 37-year-...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A man with a Canadian address was arrested Thursday on a misdemeanor charge for his alleged unlawful entry of Manteo Elementary School in Manteo.
The same 37-year-old was arrested and charged last month with felony first-degree burglary in Kitty Hawk.
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The same 37-year-old was arrested and charged last month with felony first-degree burglary in Kitty Hawk.
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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday arrested a Wanchese man on two charges related to his alleged fatal shooting of another person’s dog.
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Wanchese man arrested, charged in fatal shooting of dog
A Wanchese man was arrested Thursday on two charges related to his alleged fatal shooting of another person’s dog.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The Dare County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday arrested a Wanchese man on two charges related to his alleged fatal shooting of another person’s dog.
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First Flight High School junior Kayla Folkes recently won the women’s 4A cross country state championship.
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First Flight junior Kayla Folkes wins state title in women’s cross country
A First Flight High School junior recently won the 4A women’s cross country state championship.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
First Flight High School junior Kayla Folkes recently won the women’s 4A cross country state championship.
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Stumpy Point man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in fatal pirate sword stabbing case
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In fatal pirate sword stabbing case, Stumpy Point man pleads guilty to second-degree murder
In Dare County Superior Court in Manteo, a Stumpy Point man recently pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the April 2024 fatal stabbing of a man by pirate sword.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Stumpy Point man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in fatal pirate sword stabbing case
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The U.S. Coast Guard reported that it rescued five people after their sailboat began taking on water 260 nautical miles offshore Cape Hatteras on Thursday.
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Coast Guard rescues five people from sinking sailboat off Cape Hatteras
The U.S. Coast Guard reported that it rescued five people after their sailboat began taking on water 260 nautical miles offshore Cape Hatteras on Thursday.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The U.S. Coast Guard reported that it rescued five people after their sailboat began taking on water 260 nautical miles offshore Cape Hatteras on Thursday.
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Voters in the towns of Kitty Hawk and Manteo have selected new mayors, with the latter race decided by two votes, according to unofficial North Carolina State Board of Elections results published Tuesday night. A recount could be requested for that race.
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Tod Clissold, Charlotte Deloatch Walker are projected new Manteo, Kitty Hawk mayors, plus full unofficial 2025 OBX municipal election results
Voters in the towns of Kitty Hawk and Manteo have selected new mayors, with the Kitty Hawk mayoral race decided by two votes, according to unofficial North Carolina State Board of Elections results pu...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Voters in the towns of Kitty Hawk and Manteo have selected new mayors, with the latter race decided by two votes, according to unofficial North Carolina State Board of Elections results published Tuesday night. A recount could be requested for that race.
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In this year’s municipal election, two incumbent leaders in the Town of Kill Devil Hills and two incumbent leaders in the Town of Southern Shores are all running unopposed for reelection.
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Municipal election 2025: Kill Devil Hills and Southern Shores
In this year’s municipal election, two incumbent leaders in the Town of Kill Devil Hills and two incumbent leaders in the Town of Southern Shores are all running unopposed for reelection.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:12 AM
In this year’s municipal election, two incumbent leaders in the Town of Kill Devil Hills and two incumbent leaders in the Town of Southern Shores are all running unopposed for reelection.
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Community members concerned with an expected rise in food insecurity amid an ongoing federal government shutdown and in the face of the first-ever anticipated federal pause on SNAP have been seeking and creating ways to help their neighbors.
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Groundswell of efforts begins to address nearly 4,700 Outer Bankers potentially facing November without monthly food assistance
Community members concerned with an expected rise in food insecurity amid an ongoing federal government shutdown and in the face of the first-ever anticipated federal pause on the Supplemental Nutriti...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Community members concerned with an expected rise in food insecurity amid an ongoing federal government shutdown and in the face of the first-ever anticipated federal pause on SNAP have been seeking and creating ways to help their neighbors.
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In the last 15 years, five high-profile wind turbines on the Outer Banks have been installed and subsequently destroyed or deconstructed.
Find out what their future holds:
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The rise, fall and future of wind power on the Outer Banks
In the last 15 years, five high-profile wind turbines on the Outer Banks have been installed and subsequently destroyed or deconstructed.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
In the last 15 years, five high-profile wind turbines on the Outer Banks have been installed and subsequently destroyed or deconstructed.
Find out what their future holds:
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Find out what their future holds:
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In this year’s municipal election for the Town of Manteo, two candidates are running for the contested mayor seat, while three other candidates are running unopposed for three open town council seats.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
In this year’s municipal election for the Town of Manteo, two candidates are running for the contested mayor seat, while three other candidates are running unopposed for three open town council seats.
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A man from Pennsylvania died, and a man from New Jersey survived in part by using a detergent bottle to help him float after their vessel capsized Saturday afternoon in Oregon Inlet, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
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Pennsylvania man died after boat capsized in Oregon Inlet, New Jersey man lived after using detergent bottle for floatation
A man from Pennsylvania died, and a man from New Jersey survived in part by using a detergent bottle to help him float after their vessel capsized Saturday afternoon in Oregon Inlet, according to the ...
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October 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
A man from Pennsylvania died, and a man from New Jersey survived in part by using a detergent bottle to help him float after their vessel capsized Saturday afternoon in Oregon Inlet, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
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In this year’s municipal election for the Town of Nags Head, three candidates are running for two open commissioner seats, another three candidates are running for one open unexpired term commissioner seat and the mayor’s race is uncontested.
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Municipal election 2025: Nags Head
In this year’s municipal election for the Town of Nags Head, three candidates are running for two open commissioner seats, another three candidates are running for one open unexpired term commissioner...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In this year’s municipal election for the Town of Nags Head, three candidates are running for two open commissioner seats, another three candidates are running for one open unexpired term commissioner seat and the mayor’s race is uncontested.
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In this year’s municipal election for the Town of Kitty Hawk, two candidates are running for the contested mayor seat, while two others are running unopposed for open town council seats.
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Municipal election 2025: Kitty Hawk
In this year’s municipal election for the Town of Kitty Hawk, two candidates are running for the contested mayor seat, while two others are running unopposed for open town council seats.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
In this year’s municipal election for the Town of Kitty Hawk, two candidates are running for the contested mayor seat, while two others are running unopposed for open town council seats.
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A Kitty Hawk woman (booking photo within the article) is facing misdemeanor simple assault, attempted larceny and disorderly conduct charges following an arrest for her alleged behavior toward a protester at Saturday’s “No Kings” protest in Kitty Hawk.
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Kitty Hawk woman arrested, charged with assaulting protester and ‘forcefully grabbing’ his American flag during ‘No Kings’ protest
A Kitty Hawk woman is facing misdemeanor simple assault, attempted larceny and disorderly conduct charges following an arrest for her alleged behavior toward a protester at Saturday’s “No Kings” prote...
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October 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM
A Kitty Hawk woman (booking photo within the article) is facing misdemeanor simple assault, attempted larceny and disorderly conduct charges following an arrest for her alleged behavior toward a protester at Saturday’s “No Kings” protest in Kitty Hawk.
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The Manteo High School principal of almost two decades is retiring.
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Manteo High School principal of nearly 2 decades retiring
The Manteo High School principal of almost two decades is retiring.
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October 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The Manteo High School principal of almost two decades is retiring.
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Dare County has a Wednesday deadline for homeowners to apply for a federal grant program that would potentially purchase threatened homes or raise homes in several years. Interested homeowners can fill out a survey for future grant opportunities.
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Wednesday is Dare County’s deadline for FEMA house acquisition or elevation applications. Interest survey remains available for future grants
Dare County has a Wednesday deadline for homeowners to apply for a federal grant program that would potentially purchase threatened homes or raise homes in several years. Interested homeowners can fil...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Dare County has a Wednesday deadline for homeowners to apply for a federal grant program that would potentially purchase threatened homes or raise homes in several years. Interested homeowners can fill out a survey for future grant opportunities.
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Exclusive:
Five days after a Manteo police officer fatally shot a resident, the district attorney released a statement that the shooting was “tragic” but “lawful,” meaning he will not file charges against the officer. The SBI investigation remains ongoing.
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Five days after a Manteo police officer fatally shot a resident, the district attorney released a statement that the shooting was “tragic” but “lawful,” meaning he will not file charges against the officer. The SBI investigation remains ongoing.
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District attorney: Fatal shooting by Manteo officer was ‘tragic’ but ‘lawful’ and there will be no charges. SBI investigation ongoing
Five days after a Manteo police officer fatally shot a resident, the district attorney released a statement that the shooting was “tragic” but “lawful,” meaning he will not file charges against the of...
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October 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Exclusive:
Five days after a Manteo police officer fatally shot a resident, the district attorney released a statement that the shooting was “tragic” but “lawful,” meaning he will not file charges against the officer. The SBI investigation remains ongoing.
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Five days after a Manteo police officer fatally shot a resident, the district attorney released a statement that the shooting was “tragic” but “lawful,” meaning he will not file charges against the officer. The SBI investigation remains ongoing.
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The name of the officer with the Manteo Police Department who was involved in the fatal officer-involved shooting on Mother Vineyard Road last Thursday has been released.
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SBI releases name of Manteo police officer involved in fatal Mother Vineyard shooting
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation on Monday afternoon released the name of the officer with the Manteo Police Department who was involved in the fatal officer-involved shooting on Mothe...
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October 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The name of the officer with the Manteo Police Department who was involved in the fatal officer-involved shooting on Mother Vineyard Road last Thursday has been released.
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SBI investigating after Manteo police officer fatally shoots ‘armed subject’ Thursday afternoon, law enforcement says
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SBI investigating after Manteo police officer fatally shoots ‘armed subject,’ law enforcement says
A Manteo police officer discharged their firearm after being “confronted by an armed subject” on Thursday afternoon, and the latter died at the scene, according to a press release from the Dare County...
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October 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
SBI investigating after Manteo police officer fatally shoots ‘armed subject’ Thursday afternoon, law enforcement says
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