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Explosion in Outer Banks Injures Resident, Levels Home and Destroys Property

Explosion in Outer Banks Injures Resident, Levels Home and Destroys Property

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MANTEO, NC A home explosion in Manteo, North Carolina injured one person and destroyed multiple vehicles Friday afternoon.The blast occurred on Dogwood Trail around 3:15 p.m., causing severe damage to the property. The homeowner suffered serious burns and was airlifted to a nearby hospital.The explosion and resulting fire completely destroyed the home, three vehicles and a boat on the property.Jordan Gutshall, who lives across the street, descri…See the Story

Man Who Helped Rescue Skimboarder Is an ‘Everyday Hero’

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Man Who Helped Rescue Skimboarder Is an ‘Everyday Hero’

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By Jessica Larché Click here for updates on this story KILL DEVIL HILLS, North Carolina (WTKR) — Randy Tillett did not plan on going to the Avalon Fishing Pier on June 24, but his girlfriend persuaded him to join her at the beach. “My girl got me off the couch from a nap after work, and I got right up,” said Tillett. “She calls it divine timing.” While Tillett was at the beach, skimboarder Colin Tibbs crashed against the shorebreak and becam…See the Story

Middle school band teacher charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

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Middle school band teacher charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

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A middle school band teacher is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor.See the Story

Winstead now Duck development director, assistant manager

Connor Winstead Officials in Duck announced Monday that Connor Winstead had been hired as the Dare County town’s new development and infrastructure director and assistant town manager. A Nags Head native, Winstead officially started work Monday. “I am excited to have Connor join our team and confident that his education and experience will be a great asset to the Town of Duck. I’m especially thrilled to welcome an Outer Banks native to this role…Infrastructure · Duck Read Article

Several counties respond to Dare County proposal for coastal fisheries coalition

By Mark Jurkowitz of the Outer Banks VoiceIn the wake of Dare County Commissioners Chair Bob Woodard’s proposal to form a coastal coalition to protect the commercial fishing industry, several counties have already responded positively.Woodard made the proposal in a July 3 letter to the board chairs of 19 NC coastal counties, after a measure to ban shrimp trawling in the state’s inland waters and within a half mile of the Atlantic shoreline was k…Dare County · Dare County Read Article

Dare BOC makes appointments - The Coastland Times

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The Dare County Board of Commissioners made a number of appointments to boards on June 9, 2025. College of The Albemarle Board of Trustees: reappointed Reide Corbett for a one-year term. Dare County Waterways Commission: reappointed John Berquist and Kenneth Scott, III. Hatteras Community Center Board: reappointed Dennis Robinson and moved two appointments to July. Juvenile Crime Prevention Board: Reappointed Christopher Bryson (director AMH/DD/…Manteo · Manteo Read Article

Promotions highlight Duck Town Council meeting - The Coastland Times

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Squeezing in special recognition for town employees between multiple fire alarm calls, Duck Town Council at its July 2 regular session meeting acknowledged one advanced police certificate and several fire department promotions. First up was Duck Police Officer Jeremy Davis, formally recognized for completing Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate requirements from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Acc…Manteo · Manteo Read Article

Lovie Lee Ward McCann

NAGS HEAD — Lovie Lee Ward McCann, a cherished member of the Nags Head community, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, in Nags Head, North Carolina, at the age of 79. Born on March 22, 1946, in Manteo, North Carolina, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community.Lovie was the beloved wife of Andrew Dabney McCann, with whom she shared many years of happiness and partnership. Together, they co-owned and operated the N…Nags Head · Nags Head Read Article

Options presented at Cartwright Park design charrette - The Coastland Times

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Cartwright Park Steering Committee members and the public gathered July 2, 2025 to review four bubble designs for Cartwright Park. Rachel Watson with CHL design, p.a., presented the diagrams for Cartwright that her design team developed. John DeLucia with Albemarle and Associates discussed design elements and answered questions. Anchoring the designs are the historic ruins of the first African Methodist Episcopal Zion (A.M.E. Zion) Church in northeastern North Carolina. DeLucia reported that ruins need to be made safe and vines removed. “We need to strengthen it so it doesn’t degrade,” said DeLucia. Rev. Dr. Donald Jones from the AME Zion Church spoke about collaborating with the Town of Manteo to restore the historic church ruins. “The Cartwright Memorial is very important to us,” said Rev. Dr. Jones.Manteo · Manteo Read Article

Kinnakeet Villas, Avon’s newest neighborhood, prioritizes local residents

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Kristian Blaine “Buddy” Toler

KITTY HAWK — Kristian Blaine “Buddy” Toler, 55, of Kitty Hawk, NC, took his last breath on Earth June 25, 2025. He came into this world like a hurricane, May 21, 1970, ready to fight and eat dynamite. His birth announcement read “Himmocane Kristian Blaine.” A native of Dare County, he is the son of Linda and Sammy Moore and the late Blaine Toler, all of Nags Head.Buddy graduated from Manteo High School in 1988 and worked as a carpenter all his l…Kitty Hawk · Kitty Hawk Read Article