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Tourism · Kill Devil Hills

Injured Teen Returns to Outer Banks 'Ready to Fish' Day After Deadly Avalon Fishing Pier Shooting

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OUTER BANKS, N.C. A suspect is in custody following a shooting that left one person dead and a 15-year-old boy injured at the Avalon Fishing Pier in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, police said.The shooting occurred around 2:37 p.m. Thursday in the fishing pier's parking lot, according to Kill Devil Hills Assistant Police Chief Dana Harris.First responders arrived at the scene within four minutes of the call, where officers and Dare County EMS …See the Story

Kill Devil Hills · Kill Devil Hills

Mother shares memories of son killed in Outer Banks pier shooting

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KITTY HAWK, N.C. The mother of a 19-year-old who was fatally shot at an Outer Banks fishing pier is sharing memories of her son.Zane Hughes was shot and killed Thursday at the Avalon Fishing Pier in Kill Devil Hills.His mother, Nicole Hassell, spoke with media outlets in Raleigh."My baby is gone, but he will live on in so many hearts forever," Hassell said.In an emotional interview, Hassell addressed the suspect accused of killing her son: "You …Read Article

Buxton · Buxton

Dept. of Health & Human Services issues update on recent closure of a section of Buxton Beach

The DHHS issued the following press release on Tuesday, August 5, regarding the temporary expansion of the closure along a section of Buxton Beach. More information on the resurfaced petroleum smells can be found here. This is the only stretch of shoreline closed as a public health precaution out of 75 miles of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) in conjunction with Cape Hatteras National…Read Article

NCDEQ awards $5.6 million towards Avon and Buxton beach nourishment projects

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding more than $9.39 million towards five projects in coastal North Carolina for beach and dune renourishment, which includes two projects on Hatteras Island. “The coastline is one of our state’s natural treasures and serves as the livelihood of many communities in eastern North Carolina,” said Governor Josh Stein. “These grants will help preserve our state’…Avon · Avon Read Article

Dare County Commissioners back grant application for 1.25-mile phase of Frisco-Buxton Pathway

At their Monday meeting, the Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to submit a $1.25 million federal grant application to construct the next phase of the Frisco-Buxton multi-use pathway—a long-awaited project aiming to improve safety and connectivity in two of Hatteras Island’s last pathway-less villages.The new section of the planned 7.6-mile-long pathway, dubbed the Frisco South Multi-Use Pathway, would extend 1.…Frisco · Frisco Read Article

Dare County takes control of emergency ferry channel dredging with new permit plan

In a unanimous vote on Monday, the Dare County Board of Commissioners approved a motion to begin acquiring year-round dredging permits for the Rodanthe-Stumpy Point Emergency Ferry Channel, signaling a major shift in how the county will ensure access to Hatteras Island during storm events.The move will allow the county to dredge the channel independently—using vessels like the Miss Katie or other equipment such as bucket-and-barge or pipeline dr…Dare County · Dare County Read Article

Kill Devil Hills man arrested on drug charge following traffic stop - The Coastland Times

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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of a Kill Devil Hills man on a drug charge following a traffic stop. According to a DCSO news release, on July 5, 2025 at around midnight, deputies from the Dare County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling in Manteo for a driving violation. “During the stop, deputies established probable cause to search the vehicle, resulting in the discovery and seizure of an a…Manteo · Manteo Read Article

New development and infrastructure director/assistant town manager announced for Duck - The Coastland Times

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The Town of Duck has announced the hiring of Connor Winstead as the new development and infrastructure director/assistant town manager. Winstead officially began with the town on Monday, July 14, 2025. The announcement noted that Winstead “brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong background in public service to the role, with diverse experience across local and state government.” Winstead most recently served for three years as the town adminis…Infrastructure · Manteo Read Article

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Injured Teen Returns to Outer Banks 'Ready to Fish' Day After Deadly Avalon Fishing Pier Shooting

Mother shares memories of son killed in Outer Banks pier shooting

Dept. of Health & Human Services issues update on recent closure of a section of Buxton Beach

NCDEQ awards $5.6 million towards Avon and Buxton beach nourishment projects

Dare County Commissioners back grant application for 1.25-mile phase of Frisco-Buxton Pathway

Dare County takes control of emergency ferry channel dredging with new permit plan

Dare County approves construction oversight contract for Buxton jetty repairs

Amid backlash, Dare board retains Buxton Woods restrictions

Portion of Cape Point reopens to ORVs and pedestrians

Kill Devil Hills man arrested on drug charge following traffic stop - The Coastland Times

New development and infrastructure director/assistant town manager announced for Duck - The Coastland Times

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NCDEQ awards $5.6 million towards Avon and Buxton beach nourishment projects

Dare County Commissioners back grant application for 1.25-mile phase of Frisco-Buxton Pathway

Dare County takes control of emergency ferry channel dredging with new permit plan

Dare County approves construction oversight contract for Buxton jetty repairs

Amid backlash, Dare board retains Buxton Woods restrictions

Portion of Cape Point reopens to ORVs and pedestrians

Kill Devil Hills man arrested on drug charge following traffic stop - The Coastland Times

New development and infrastructure director/assistant town manager announced for Duck - The Coastland Times