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32 cold-stunned sea turtles now receiving treatment at the STAR Center
As of this morning we have 32 cold-stunned sea turtles receiving rehab at the Aquarium. All of the cold-stunned sea turtles at the STAR Center were rescued locally on the Outer Banks.
As of this morning we have 32 cold-stunned sea turtles receiving rehab at the Aquarium. All of the cold-stunned sea turtles at the STAR Center were rescued locally on the Outer Banks.
32 cold-stunned sea turtles now receiving treatment at the STAR Center
“It’s beginning to look a lot like” …cold-stun season because cold-stuns are coming to town. ‘Tis the season for sea turtle rehabilitation at the STAR Center!
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December 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
32 cold-stunned sea turtles now receiving treatment at the STAR Center
As of this morning we have 32 cold-stunned sea turtles receiving rehab at the Aquarium. All of the cold-stunned sea turtles at the STAR Center were rescued locally on the Outer Banks.
As of this morning we have 32 cold-stunned sea turtles receiving rehab at the Aquarium. All of the cold-stunned sea turtles at the STAR Center were rescued locally on the Outer Banks.
Candy Drop organizer Karin Edmond to receive German-American Friendship Award
The German Embassy is pleased to announce that Karin Edmond will be honored with the prestigious German-American Friendship Award.
The German Embassy is pleased to announce that Karin Edmond will be honored with the prestigious German-American Friendship Award.
Candy Drop organizer Karin Edmond to receive German-American Friendship Award
The German Embassy is pleased to announce that Karin Edmond will be honored with the prestigious German-American Friendship Award, one of the highest distinctions Germany bestows on individuals or …
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December 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Candy Drop organizer Karin Edmond to receive German-American Friendship Award
The German Embassy is pleased to announce that Karin Edmond will be honored with the prestigious German-American Friendship Award.
The German Embassy is pleased to announce that Karin Edmond will be honored with the prestigious German-American Friendship Award.
Family seeks public’s help in locating Tedrick Dough of Wanchese
The mother of Tedrick Dough, a 37-year-old Wanchese resident, is asking for the public’s help in locating him. According to Amy Dough’s Facebook page, he’s been missing for “some time.” after last being seen on a 19-foot boat.
The mother of Tedrick Dough, a 37-year-old Wanchese resident, is asking for the public’s help in locating him. According to Amy Dough’s Facebook page, he’s been missing for “some time.” after last being seen on a 19-foot boat.
Family seeks public’s help in locating Tedrick Dough of Wanchese
The mother of Tedrick Dough, a 37-year-old Wanchese resident, is asking for the public’s help in locating him. According to Amy Dough’s Facebook page, (13) Facebook, he’s been missing for “some tim…
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December 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Family seeks public’s help in locating Tedrick Dough of Wanchese
The mother of Tedrick Dough, a 37-year-old Wanchese resident, is asking for the public’s help in locating him. According to Amy Dough’s Facebook page, he’s been missing for “some time.” after last being seen on a 19-foot boat.
The mother of Tedrick Dough, a 37-year-old Wanchese resident, is asking for the public’s help in locating him. According to Amy Dough’s Facebook page, he’s been missing for “some time.” after last being seen on a 19-foot boat.
Gail Kowalski’s inspiring jewelry lives on in the JBG Legacy Line
By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
Nags Head Jewelry designer Gail Kowalski passed away almost two years ago, leaving behind a reputation for creating award-winning designs and teaching new designers.
By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
Nags Head Jewelry designer Gail Kowalski passed away almost two years ago, leaving behind a reputation for creating award-winning designs and teaching new designers.
Gail Kowalski’s inspiring jewelry lives on in the JBG Legacy Line
By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice Nags Head Jewelry designer Gail Kowalski passed away almost two years ago, leaving behind a reputation for creating award-winning designs and teaching new d…
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December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Gail Kowalski’s inspiring jewelry lives on in the JBG Legacy Line
By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
Nags Head Jewelry designer Gail Kowalski passed away almost two years ago, leaving behind a reputation for creating award-winning designs and teaching new designers.
By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
Nags Head Jewelry designer Gail Kowalski passed away almost two years ago, leaving behind a reputation for creating award-winning designs and teaching new designers.
ROSIE'S RECIPES: Cranberry Creations For Christmas
By Rosie Hawthorne | Outer Banks Voice
By Rosie Hawthorne | Outer Banks Voice
ROSIE’S RECIPES: Cranberry Creations For Christmas
By Rosie Hawthorne | Outer Banks Voice For the Christmas holidays, I decided to use festive cranberries in both savory and sweet offerings. Cranberries make their way to our markets just once a ye…
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December 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
ROSIE'S RECIPES: Cranberry Creations For Christmas
By Rosie Hawthorne | Outer Banks Voice
By Rosie Hawthorne | Outer Banks Voice
‘Nero fiddles while Rome burns’: The ongoing controversy over shoreline management in Currituck
By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
‘Nero fiddles while Rome burns’: The ongoing controversy over shoreline management in Currituck
By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice A recent petition on the Corolla Civic Association (CCA) Facebook page called for “immediate action to address Currituck beach erosion” and urged the Currituck Commi…
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December 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
‘Nero fiddles while Rome burns’: The ongoing controversy over shoreline management in Currituck
By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
Dare Ed Board names Hatteras Secondary Auditorium after iconic teacher Braxton Hall
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Dare Ed Board names Hatteras Secondary Auditorium after iconic teacher Braxton Hall
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice During its Dec. 8 meeting, the Dare County Board of Education paid tribute to an iconic educator by naming the Auditorium at Hatteras Secondary School after Br…
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December 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Dare Ed Board names Hatteras Secondary Auditorium after iconic teacher Braxton Hall
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
‘Look what you can do with a little imagination’
Some very special Christmas houses on the Outer Banks.
By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice
Some very special Christmas houses on the Outer Banks.
By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice
‘Look what you can do with a little imagination’
Some very special Christmas houses on the Outer Banks. By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice Across the Outer Banks at Christmastime, a handful of homes transform into destinations.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
‘Look what you can do with a little imagination’
Some very special Christmas houses on the Outer Banks.
By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice
Some very special Christmas houses on the Outer Banks.
By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice
Court dates moved to February for teen suspects in fatal shooting of Zane Hughes
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
During a scheduled Dec. 8 hearing, the next court date was moved to Feb. 9, 2026, for two of the teenage suspects in the fatal shooting of Zane Hughes at Avalon Pier on July 31.
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
During a scheduled Dec. 8 hearing, the next court date was moved to Feb. 9, 2026, for two of the teenage suspects in the fatal shooting of Zane Hughes at Avalon Pier on July 31.
Court dates moved to February for teen suspects in fatal shooting of Zane Hughes
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice During a scheduled Dec. 8 hearing, the next court date was moved to Feb. 9, 2026, for two of the teenage suspects in the fatal shooting of Zane Hughes at Avalo…
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December 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Court dates moved to February for teen suspects in fatal shooting of Zane Hughes
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
During a scheduled Dec. 8 hearing, the next court date was moved to Feb. 9, 2026, for two of the teenage suspects in the fatal shooting of Zane Hughes at Avalon Pier on July 31.
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
During a scheduled Dec. 8 hearing, the next court date was moved to Feb. 9, 2026, for two of the teenage suspects in the fatal shooting of Zane Hughes at Avalon Pier on July 31.
Good Guys VS. Cancer Showcase ends with rave reviews, special moments
By Steve Hanf | Outer Banks Voice
Photos by Shorelines Yearbook
By Steve Hanf | Outer Banks Voice
Photos by Shorelines Yearbook
Good Guys VS. Cancer Showcase ends with rave reviews, special moments
By Steve Hanf | Outer Banks Voice Before First Flight High basketball coach Chad Williams could join his players in the locker room to chat about their 80-69 victory over Living Water Christian, he…
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December 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Good Guys VS. Cancer Showcase ends with rave reviews, special moments
By Steve Hanf | Outer Banks Voice
Photos by Shorelines Yearbook
By Steve Hanf | Outer Banks Voice
Photos by Shorelines Yearbook
Kitty Hawk Council approves key permit for Royal Farms project
By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
At its Dec. 1 meeting, the Kitty Hawk Town Council unanimously approved a special use permit (SUP) for a Royal Farms convenience store and gas station at 5416 N. Croatan Highway in Kitty Hawk.
By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
At its Dec. 1 meeting, the Kitty Hawk Town Council unanimously approved a special use permit (SUP) for a Royal Farms convenience store and gas station at 5416 N. Croatan Highway in Kitty Hawk.
Kitty Hawk Council approves key permit for Royal Farms project
By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice At its Dec. 1 meeting, the Kitty Hawk Town Council unanimously approved a special use permit (SUP) for a Royal Farms convenience store and gas station at 5416 N. Cro…
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December 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Kitty Hawk Council approves key permit for Royal Farms project
By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
At its Dec. 1 meeting, the Kitty Hawk Town Council unanimously approved a special use permit (SUP) for a Royal Farms convenience store and gas station at 5416 N. Croatan Highway in Kitty Hawk.
By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
At its Dec. 1 meeting, the Kitty Hawk Town Council unanimously approved a special use permit (SUP) for a Royal Farms convenience store and gas station at 5416 N. Croatan Highway in Kitty Hawk.
Ocracoke Light Station Project Update
On Oct. 5, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore provided this update on the Ocracoke Light Station Project.
On Oct. 5, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore provided this update on the Ocracoke Light Station Project.
Ocracoke Light Station Project Update
On Oct. 5, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore provided this update on the Ocracoke Light Station Project.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Ocracoke Light Station Project Update
On Oct. 5, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore provided this update on the Ocracoke Light Station Project.
On Oct. 5, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore provided this update on the Ocracoke Light Station Project.
Audubon Invites Volunteers to Join the 126th Christmas Bird Count
Audubon’s 126th Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec 14, 2025 to January 5, 2026!
The longest-running bird census provides important data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.
Audubon’s 126th Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec 14, 2025 to January 5, 2026!
The longest-running bird census provides important data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.
Audubon Invites Volunteers to Join the 126th Christmas Bird Count
Audubon’s 126th Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec 14, 2025 to January 5, 2026! Follow these steps to participate in Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Audubon Invites Volunteers to Join the 126th Christmas Bird Count
Audubon’s 126th Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec 14, 2025 to January 5, 2026!
The longest-running bird census provides important data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.
Audubon’s 126th Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec 14, 2025 to January 5, 2026!
The longest-running bird census provides important data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.
COA-Dare Dean Tim Sweeney to retire on March 1, 2026
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
COA-Dare Dean Tim Sweeney to retire on March 1, 2026
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice Tim Sweeney, the Dean of the College of Albermarle’s (COA) Dare County campus since 2013, will retire on March 1, 2026.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
COA-Dare Dean Tim Sweeney to retire on March 1, 2026
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Four candidates have already filed to succeed Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie
The candidate filing period for the 2026 primary election is open until Dec. 19, but four Republican hopefuls have already signed up to succeed retiring Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie.
The candidate filing period for the 2026 primary election is open until Dec. 19, but four Republican hopefuls have already signed up to succeed retiring Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie.
Four candidates have already filed to succeed Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie
The candidate filing period for the 2026 primary election is open until Dec. 19, but four Republican hopefuls have already signed up to succeed retiring Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie. Three of …
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December 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Four candidates have already filed to succeed Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie
The candidate filing period for the 2026 primary election is open until Dec. 19, but four Republican hopefuls have already signed up to succeed retiring Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie.
The candidate filing period for the 2026 primary election is open until Dec. 19, but four Republican hopefuls have already signed up to succeed retiring Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie.
Nags Head Board hears beach nourishment bids
Low bid about $36.9M for 2026 and $39.4M for 2027
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Low bid about $36.9M for 2026 and $39.4M for 2027
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Nags Head Board hears beach nourishment bids
Low bid about $36.9M for 2026 and $39.4M for 2027 By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice As the Town of Nags Head moves toward selecting a contractor for its upcoming beach nourishment project, Town…
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December 3, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Nags Head Board hears beach nourishment bids
Low bid about $36.9M for 2026 and $39.4M for 2027
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Low bid about $36.9M for 2026 and $39.4M for 2027
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
KDH shooting victim may leave hospital soon
Christopher Whitehead was also seriously injured in 2017 Nags Head stabbing
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Christopher Whitehead was also seriously injured in 2017 Nags Head stabbing
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
KDH shooting victim may leave hospital soon
Christopher Whitehead was also seriously injured in 2017 Nags Head stabbing By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice Christopher Whitehead, the 53-year-old Kill Devil Hills man who was shot on the nig…
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December 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
KDH shooting victim may leave hospital soon
Christopher Whitehead was also seriously injured in 2017 Nags Head stabbing
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Christopher Whitehead was also seriously injured in 2017 Nags Head stabbing
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Candy Bomber Reenactment returns for the 26th annual candy drop in Manteo
Dare County Regional Center
Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come meet the crew of the Bomber
Sunday, December 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Candy drops – Meet Santa – VIP Flight
Dare County Regional Center
Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come meet the crew of the Bomber
Sunday, December 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Candy drops – Meet Santa – VIP Flight
Candy Bomber Reenactment returns for the 26th annual candy drop in Manteo
This events commemorates the 77th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift and the 26th annual candy drop in Manteo.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Candy Bomber Reenactment returns for the 26th annual candy drop in Manteo
Dare County Regional Center
Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come meet the crew of the Bomber
Sunday, December 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Candy drops – Meet Santa – VIP Flight
Dare County Regional Center
Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Come meet the crew of the Bomber
Sunday, December 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Candy drops – Meet Santa – VIP Flight
Incumbent Davis to seek re-election in newly drawn First Congressional District
Incumbent Davis to seek re-election in newly drawn First Congressional District
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Don Davis has announced that he is seeking re-election in the First Congressional District that was recently redrawn by the North Carolina legislature to make it mo…
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December 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Incumbent Davis to seek re-election in newly drawn First Congressional District
At Dare Board meeting, Early College Principal outlines progress, unveils school mascot
By Abigail Ali | Outer Banks Voice
By Abigail Ali | Outer Banks Voice
At Dare Board meeting, Early College Principal outlines progress, unveils school mascot
By Abigail Ali | Outer Banks Voice At the Dec. 1 Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting, Dare Early College Principal Kassie Mount shared updates on the high school’s progress, presenting its m…
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December 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
At Dare Board meeting, Early College Principal outlines progress, unveils school mascot
By Abigail Ali | Outer Banks Voice
By Abigail Ali | Outer Banks Voice
Kill Devil Hills pays tribute to Terry Gray
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Commissioner Terrence Lee “Terry” Gray, Sr., a dedicated public servant and cherished member of our community.
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Commissioner Terrence Lee “Terry” Gray, Sr., a dedicated public servant and cherished member of our community.
Kill Devil Hills pays tribute to Terry Gray
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Commissioner Terrence Lee “Terry” Gray, Sr., a dedicated public servant and cherished member of our community.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Kill Devil Hills pays tribute to Terry Gray
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Commissioner Terrence Lee “Terry” Gray, Sr., a dedicated public servant and cherished member of our community.
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Commissioner Terrence Lee “Terry” Gray, Sr., a dedicated public servant and cherished member of our community.
Suspect charged in Kill Devil Hills shooting
On the morning of Monday, December 1st, the Town of Kill Devil Hills released this report on the weekend shooting in incident.
On the morning of Monday, December 1st, the Town of Kill Devil Hills released this report on the weekend shooting in incident.
Suspect charged in Kill Devil Hills shooting
On Saturday, November 29, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., officers with the Kill Devil Hills Police Department responded to a report of shots fired, which was subsequently updated to an individu…
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December 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Suspect charged in Kill Devil Hills shooting
On the morning of Monday, December 1st, the Town of Kill Devil Hills released this report on the weekend shooting in incident.
On the morning of Monday, December 1st, the Town of Kill Devil Hills released this report on the weekend shooting in incident.
‘Cold weather and warm oysters’ at Sanctuary Vineyards’ 13th annual BIG Currishuck
A crisp November chill didn’t slow down the annual BIG Currishuck on Saturday, Nov. 29, as hundreds of locals and visitors packed the grounds of Sanctuary Vineyards for one of the Outer Banks’ late-autumn traditions.
A crisp November chill didn’t slow down the annual BIG Currishuck on Saturday, Nov. 29, as hundreds of locals and visitors packed the grounds of Sanctuary Vineyards for one of the Outer Banks’ late-autumn traditions.
‘Cold weather and warm oysters’ at Sanctuary Vineyards’ 13th annual BIG Currishuck
By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice A crisp November chill didn’t slow down the 13th Annual BIG Currishuck on Saturday, Nov. 29, as hundreds of locals and visitors packed the grounds of Sanctuary Vi…
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November 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
‘Cold weather and warm oysters’ at Sanctuary Vineyards’ 13th annual BIG Currishuck
A crisp November chill didn’t slow down the annual BIG Currishuck on Saturday, Nov. 29, as hundreds of locals and visitors packed the grounds of Sanctuary Vineyards for one of the Outer Banks’ late-autumn traditions.
A crisp November chill didn’t slow down the annual BIG Currishuck on Saturday, Nov. 29, as hundreds of locals and visitors packed the grounds of Sanctuary Vineyards for one of the Outer Banks’ late-autumn traditions.
Filing period for 2026 candidates begins Dec. 1
Several contested primaries already shaping up for Dare County voters
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Several contested primaries already shaping up for Dare County voters
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Filing period for 2026 candidates begins Dec. 1
Several contested primaries already shaping up for Dare County voters By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice The candidate filing period for the 2026 primary election season begins at noon on Monday…
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November 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Filing period for 2026 candidates begins Dec. 1
Several contested primaries already shaping up for Dare County voters
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Several contested primaries already shaping up for Dare County voters
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
OBX mourns the passing of Kill Devil Hills Commissioner Terry Gray
The Outer Banks is mourning the passing of Terry Gray, a Kill Devil Hills Commissioner and devoted local official who passed away on Nov. 27.
The Outer Banks is mourning the passing of Terry Gray, a Kill Devil Hills Commissioner and devoted local official who passed away on Nov. 27.
OBX mourns the passing of Kill Devil Hills Commissioner Terry Gray
The Outer Banks is mourning the passing of Terry Gray, a Kill Devil Hills Commissioner and devoted local official who passed away on Nov. 27.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
OBX mourns the passing of Kill Devil Hills Commissioner Terry Gray
The Outer Banks is mourning the passing of Terry Gray, a Kill Devil Hills Commissioner and devoted local official who passed away on Nov. 27.
The Outer Banks is mourning the passing of Terry Gray, a Kill Devil Hills Commissioner and devoted local official who passed away on Nov. 27.