Kitty Hawk, NC

The Manteo Police reported that three suspects charged with larceny from the ABC store in Manteo were taken into custody in the early morning hours on Jan. 28. The suspects, two females and one male, were reported to be driving a silver 2008 Mercedes when they entered the store and began taking items at about 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 27. Before their arrest, the Manteo Police had released photos of the suspects and their vehicle while asking for public assistance in locating them.

CURRITUCK — The Currituck County Sheriff's Office is continuing its search this morning for an armed man who fired a rifle at deputies following a vehicle chase before he disappeared into a wooded area. The sheriff's office said on Facebook this morning that it is continuing to search for Preston Mertes, whom it described as "armed and dangerous." Officials do not believe Mertes is a threat to Currituck schools, but...

KITTY HAWK, N.C. (WITN) - A long-serving police chief on the Outer Banks is retiring. After 22 years of service with the Kitty Hawk Police Department, and 30 years in law enforcement, Chief Joel Johnson will be retiring effective Wednesday. Johnson has served as chief for over 10 years and...

Update: We are continuing the search this morning and following up on leads. We do not believe there is any threat to the schools, however, we will have extra patrol in the the elementary schools throughout the day. Thank you for all the assistance and patience. *****. Update: At about...

On Jan. 31, the Town of Kill Devil Hills posted this update on impending changes to traffic patterns as a result of the ongoing Colington Road project throughout the month of February. This work will also impact the First Flight Schools complex. Traffic Alert from North Carolina Department of Transportation...

Critics of Currituck County's use of occupancy tax money submitted their final written arguments Monday to the N.C. Court of Appeals. Opponents say the county has been using the money for items other than permitted "tourism-related" expenses. A three-judge Appeals Court panel will hear oral arguments Feb. 8. Opponents of...

Find out about Book Clubs for Adults in Manteo and Kill Devil Hills Libraries. February 9, 2023 at 4 p.m. Please contact Sophie Bennewitz at the Manteo Library at 252-473-2372 to learn how to join. Kill Devil Hills Library Book Club:. February 14, 2023 at 4 p.m. “American Dirt” by...

Changes are well underway at The Marketplace as construction crews work to complete the Marshalls and Rack Room Shoes in the Southern Shores shopping center located at 5539 N. Croatan Hwy. Marshalls and Rack Room Shoes will be adjacent to the CVS Pharmacy, Dollar Tree and Food Lion. The space...

A new Dare County Schools policy now allows the county’s home-schooled students in grades 9-12 to try out for public high school athletic teams, provided they dually enroll and meet other district requirements. The Dare County Schools Board of Education voted unanimously in favor of adopting the policy in a specially called meeting on Monday, Jan. 30.

Centuries after the lost colony, Roanoke Island became home to a new colony, a Freedmen’s Colony, which was established by the army to prepare the formerly enslaved people for life after the war. In February of 1862, the Battle of Roanoke Island left the Outer Banks under Union control,...

Oldies music and an original play will help raise money for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia at a fundraiser hosted by Theatre of Dare on February 12. The event, titled “Have a Heart for Dementia Care” will raise money for Gentle Expert Memorycare (GEM) of the Outer Banks and for Theatre of Dare. It will begin at 2 p.m. with a reading of a new one-act play written and directed by T.O.D. Board President Stuart Parks II titled Do You Remember Me?, a first-hand account of a person’s life before, during and after a dementia diagnosis. It’s a light and touching tale of what is most important in life when time is at stake, and how memories are never lost when they become stories to cherish and inspire.

2023-2025 beach access parking permits are now available in the Town of Southern Shores. Expired permits are no longer valid, no need to return them. Please recycle. Parking permits are only for parking at town owned beach access parking areas and are not needed or required if you are not parking there.

Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robert L. “Bob” Woodard Sr. delivered the annual State of the County presentation at Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. The event—which was able to be held in person rather than virtually for the...

Dare County’s own dredge, the Miss Katie, arrived in Hatteras village on Thursday, Jan. 26, to conduct a maintenance dredging event in Hatteras Inlet’s Connector Channel over the next few days. “The dredge is there, and it’s supposed to start working this morning,” said Dare County Waterways Commission...

If you’ve walked the shoreline in Virginia Beach or the Outer Banks lately, you’ve likely come across a monster jellyfish or two. Known as mushroom cap jellyfish, the tentacle-less jellies washed up by the hundreds at False Cape State Park last week, with dozens spotted on Outer Banks beaches, too. The jellyfish can grow to nearly a foot in diameter, and the “bell” inside ranges in color from ...

A motorist died following an overnight crash on I-264 in Norfolk. https://bit.ly/3HivbBh. Driver dies after vehicle strikes guardrail on I-264 …. A motorist died following an overnight crash on I-264 in Norfolk. https://bit.ly/3HivbBh. Currituck County officials warn ‘stay inside your …. A post on the official Currituck County Government...

Currituck commissioners held another lengthy public hearing January 17 to consider again a request for preliminary plat/special use permit for Phase 1 of the Corolla Boat Club located on Malia Drive in Corolla. The board, though divided, eventually approved the request with conditions. The overall development plan includes 36 residential...

Kitty Hawk Fire Rescue has begun offering the community monthly Adult and Pediatric CPR training. Our first course was offered on January 11th and 12th and was a huge success. The Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age – adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age).

Northeastern North Carolina’s delegation at the N.C. General Assembly met with leaders of four counties to discuss priorities for this legislative session at a forum on January 18 hosted by the Currituck Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Twiddy and Company. The forum came one week before work began...

Members of the OBX Marine Mammal Stranding Team responded to a live whale on the beach on Thursday.