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Man wanted by local authorities arrested in Buxton
On July 23, 2024, at approximately 7:13 am, a Deputy working the C-District noticed a vehicle parked at the Frisco Bath House that belonged to a person that was wanted for two outstanding warrants. The Deputy made contact with the person, but they did not listen to commands and left in their vehicle headed northbound on NC Hwy 12. It continued northbound, not stopping for blue lights and sirens. A Lieutenant with the Sheriff’s Office was able to deploy stop sticks on the vehicle in the area of Spencer Lane in Frisco resulting in the deflation of all the vehicle tires. It continued northbound until it reached the parking lot of Phillip’s Boat Works in Buxton, NC, where it lost control and came to a stop. It was then blocked from leaving from pursuing units and the person was taken into custody after a brief struggle.
Water quality swimming advisories lifted for two ocean-side sites in Dare County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted water quality swimming advisories at two ocean-side sites in Dare County. The advisories were lifted because water testing shows that bacteria levels have dropped below the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s standards set for swimming and water play. The advisories were...
With a Dare and Hyde County collaboration, Miss Katie conducts maintenance dredging in Hatteras Inlet channel
The Dare County-managed Miss Katie hopper dredge conducted maintenance dredging in Sloop Channel this past week, following a collaborative effort by Hyde County, Dare County, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), and the Amry Corps of Engineers (Corps) to coordinate emergency dredging over the past few months. An emergency...
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
ENC National Night Out roundup
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — National Night Out is a time for strengthening police-community partnerships and highlighting local resources. These events create an atmosphere for sharing information and building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Here are some National Night Out events taking place throughout our area. Carteret County:
Two lawsuits, federal and state probes shackle North Carolina election board
(The Center Square) – Two lawsuits, one federal investigation and one state investigation have created quite a first 26 days of July for the North Carolina State Board of Elections. Chaired by Democrat Alan Hirsch, the panel was hit with a second litigation on Friday, this time by the state Democratic Party. Plaintiffs ask in Wake County Superior Court to have the We the People Party, approved July 16, removed from the November ballot. ...
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