Outer Banks Murder by Neighbor in Manteo

Edgar Govan of Manteo on Roanoke Island was arrested for the murder of his neighbor Steven Stewart, Jr. Stewart lived just 2 houses down from Govan on Fernando Street. Dare County Deputies were called to the shooting scene about 1:00 am Friday July 26. Stewart died later at the hospital. Govan is being held on … Read more

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Man and Woman Killed While Walking Along Highway 12 at Outer Banks

A man and woman vacationing at the Outer Banks were killed while walking on the side of Highway 12 in Currituck County at the Outer Banks near Corolla. Wesley and Elizabeth Martin from Pennsylvania were killed after being hit by a man driving a SUV on Highway 12. The driver apparently fell asleep and his … Read more

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Dare commissioners approve occupancy tax hike

The Dare County Commissioners voted in total agreement Monday, July 15th, to add an additional 1 percent increase in the occupancy tax to assist in paying for local beach nourishment. This raises the Dare County motel, hotel and vacation home rental tax rate to 6% of the home rental rate. This move raises the tax rate to the 6% … Read more

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