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Early morning fire being investigated on Outer Banks
KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (WITN) - No injuries were reported after an early morning house fire on the Outer Banks. Kill Devil Hills firefighters were called out around 5:15 a.m. to a home on Smithfield Street. They found that a utility room on the back of the house was on...
The Beach Boys bringing ‘Endless Summer Gold Tour’ to Outer Banks
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Beach Boys will bring their “Endless Summer Gold Tour” to Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo Saturday, June 15. The band will be performing two sets with no opening act. Since the band’s co-founder, lead-singer and chief lyricist Mike Love penned the lyrics...
Outer Banks teen surfer competes internationally, plans to ‘keep going up’
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Barefoot despite Friday’s temperatures in the mid-50s, Will Deane, 16, is soft-spoken and exudes maturity for his age. He’s clear on his goal and the steps required to accomplish it: He plans to be a professional surfer competing at the highest level. Locally, the Kill Devil Hills resident is already known for his surfing prowess. “Will is amazing; he is the great hope of ...
Currituck commissioners discuss rezoning
Currituck commissioners had a full agenda at their April 1 meeting, moving quickly through five public hearings on the topics of rezoning, HOAs and multi-family standards. Before the public hearings, Chairman Bob White made a statement to the public about the N.C. Court of Appeals lawsuit that the county recently lost against the Corolla Civic […] The post Currituck commissioners discuss rezoning appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Umstead Bridge to close for six months beginning mid-May
The William B. Umstead Bridge on U.S. 64 over Croatan Sound will be closing in the second half of May for an estimated six months as a $33 million bridge preservation project enters a critical phase, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The Old Manns Harbor Bridge, as it is known locally, connects […] The post Umstead Bridge to close for six months beginning mid-May appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Crimewatch: Currituck sheriff arrests Grandy man on charges of B&E, larceny of firearm, drug possession
Currituck SheriffBryant Antonio Woodley, 43, of the 130 block of Wedgewood Drive, Moyock, was arrested April 10 and charged with violation of a valid domestic violence protective order. A $1,500 unsecured bond was set. Gavin Mitchell Powers, 19, of the 140 block of Owens Beach Road Extended, Harbinger, was arrested April 11 and charged with breaking and entering and larceny after breaking and entering. He was confined at Currituck Detention Center in lieu of a $5,000 secured bond. ...
What is a Parlor Session? The Manteo House’s new events explained and why you should go
In music-rich cities throughout the country, special places called listening rooms can be found tucked away in bars and restaurants where fans can listen to artists perform up close and personal. Relaxed and unscripted, these intimate events are for the performer as much as the listener. Artists have an opportunity to connect with their fans, […] The post What is a Parlor Session? The Manteo House’s new events explained and why you should go appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Reopening of Baum bridge westbound lanes announced
The much-anticipated reopening of the westbound lanes of the Washington Baum Bridge has been set. “Outer Banks motorists can expect a much smoother ride between Nags Head and Manteo this summer as the westbound lanes of the Washington Baum (Pirate’s Cove) Bridge on U.S. 64 reopen to traffic on Friday,” stated a Monday afternoon news […] The post Reopening of Baum bridge westbound lanes announced appeared first on The Coastland Times.
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