‘It’s not going to happen overnight’  The Dare Housing Foundation takes on a tough task By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice

CHNS confirms fatality in waters off Avon The Cape Hatteras National Seashore has confirmed a water-related fatality in the ocean off Avon on Wednesday, May 13.

Dare County Schools announces the 2026-27 Teachers of the Year Dare County Schools proudly announces the 2026–2027 Teachers of the Year from across the district following Teacher Appreciation Week.

Built by the community: YMCA marks 25 years on the Outer Banks By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice

NC Department of Public Instruction says Canvas access restored for students and staff

After optimistic outlook on FEMA funding, Dare Board approves bigger Buxton nourishment project By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice

This week in the Meeting Room, May 11-15 Listings include • Board of Commissioners Meetings • Town Council Meetings • Planning Board Meetings • Dare County School Board Meetings.

38th OBX Senior Games close with music, dancing and awards By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice On Friday, May 8, under the backyard tent at the Outer Banks Brewing Station, a joyous celebration marking the culmination of the 2026 OBX Senior Games raged into the night.

By the numbers: The Dare County Towns’ recommended budgets for FY 2026-2027 By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice Here are some of the highlights of the Towns’ recommended Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the along with the scheduled date of the public hearing.

With data breach, Dare County Schools have disabled Canvas access Update: On Friday, May 8, the Dare County Schools sent this update about the data breach affecting multiple schools.

Dare County Schools alerts community to data breach affecting students and staff On the evening of Thursday, May 7, the Dare County Schools (DCS) released information about a recent data breach impacting Dare County and other school systems across the state.

N.C. Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel to meet May 27 to discuss hardened coastal structures Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting online.

Outten proposes $246.5M county budget, $145.6M General Fund budget for FY 2026-27 By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice

State Highway Patrol reports fatal motorcycle accident on Alligator Bridge

Kitty Hawk and KDH seek to rename section of US 158 after Darrell Collins By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice

This week in the Meeting Room – May 4-8 Listings include • Board of Commissioners Meetings • Town Council Meetings • Planning Board Meetings • Dare County School Board Meetings.

SAND Plan meetings seek to begin process for protecting NC12 By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice

With about 25 Flat Tops remaining in Southern Shores, visitors tour the historic cottages

As advocates around the state rally on May 1 for more education funding, some OBX educators will participate By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice

Ocracoke Express Passenger Ferry starts May 5

In less than 2 hours, checkpoint in Duck leads to 2 arrests, 25 criminal charges By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice

As NC considers legalizing marijuana, local experts discuss potential impacts By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice

Glenn Eure Gallery's new show explores the spirit of the Outer Banks By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice For three decades, Glenn Eure Ghost Fleet Gallery opened each season with a deeply personal tradition: a self-portrait show that invited artists to turn inward. This year, the gaze shifts outward.

Amid opposition at public forum, KDH Board delays rent increase for OBX Chamber By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice

What’s next for the cleanup at former Buxton Naval facility site www.outerbanksvoice.com/2026/04/23/w... At the April 30 meeting, USACE, will provide an update on its work what is officially known as the Buxton Naval Facility Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS).

The Lost Colony’s Dare Nights to be held June 4 & June 5, 2026 www.outerbanksvoice.com/2026/04/23/t...

GoFundMe campaign started for two seriously injured in April 18 collision on NC 12 www.outerbanksvoice.com/2026/04/18/c...

Anglers take lead on OBX effort to recycle fishing line By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice Debbie Swick has a way of spotting problems that most people barely notice — and then refusing to let them go.

Report shows significantly more ICE arrests in Dare County than in neighboring counties A new report identifies 16 ICE arrests in Dare County during the Trump Administration immigration crackdown—a number that stands out in a region where arrests are rare, according to an NC Local analysis of data.

Heritage, history and fun highlight Manteo’s A250 Faire celebration By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice Dare County kicked off its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence as the streets of Manteo filled with people on Saturday, April 18.

Corolla water line break disrupts service, repairs underway At about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, Currituck County issued this advisory.

A new boardwalk reflects the Soundside Event Site’s meandering path By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice A new half-mile stretch of boardwalk along the shoreline of the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head will finally give locals and visitors direct access to the sound from the Event Site.

Jim Prince returns to high school in Currituck County Longtime FFHS football coach serves as Dean of Students at Currituck High By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice

ARPO delegates retain Mid-Currituck Bridge as a regional priority Funding for the project remains a challenge By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice

Ocracoke Access Alliance proposes new tolling system for Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route

First Flight High students take to the sky in the shadow of the Wright Brothers By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice Two and a half years after the First Flight High School aviation lab project began, the Van’s Aircraft RV-12iS has taken flight on April 14 from First Flight Airfield in Kill Devil Hills.

NCDOT to host three public meetings on NC 12 SAND Plan NCDOT plans to evaluate options for 11 miles of N.C. 12 from the Marc Basnight Bridge over the Oregon Inlet to the Rodanthe “Jug Handle” Bridge during three public meetings “Solving Access for N.C. 12 in Dare County (SAND) Plan.”

Suspect shot by Dare County Deputy Sheriff in Manns Harbor On the morning of Sunday, April 12, the Dare County Sheriff’s Office released this report of an officer-involved shooting in Manns Harbor.

On eve of critical decision, Southern Shores to voice support for Mid-Currituck Bridge By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice

Dementia Friendly Coalition seeks to lease former Kitty Hawk Police building By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice

Currituck Commissioners told funding remains a ‘challenge’ for Mid-Currituck Bridge project By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice Currituck County Commissioners did not hear encouraging news during an update on the status of the Mid-Currituck Bridge project from NCDOT officials on Monday, April 6.

Dare Commissioners take action on Nags Head, Buxton/Avon beach nourishment projects By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice With several beach nourishment projects looming, the Dare County Board of Commissioners approved some key decisions at its April 7 meeting.

Sea Turtle friendly lighting Is coming to Nags Head Fishing Pier N.E.S.T. announces the planned retrofitting of the Nags Head Fishing Pier to wildlife friendly amber lighting. The completion of this project means that all three piers in Nags Head will be using turtle friendly amber lighting.

Dare and Currituck Commissioners to urge funding for endangered Mid-Currituck Bridge Project By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice

Coast Guard update on fatal boating incident near Ocracoke Inlet reports three survivors

The Outer Banks inspires music at the Salt Air Songwriters Residency By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice For four days this past week, the rooms of the historic Manteo House have been filled with something rare even on Roanoke Island.

As the next Dare County Sheriff, Rodney Rawls seeks to bring ‘out the best’ in the department  By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice

First Flight High chorus students enjoy unforgettable evening at Carnegie Hall By Steve Hanf | Outer Banks Voice

NPS permit moves Dare County closer to Buxton jetty repair By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice

Hundreds of ‘No Kings’ protestors gather in Kitty Hawk By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice