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Page: Feed: --- ## [‘A huge step forward in restoring child care access on Hatteras Island’: Dare commissioners allocate $35K to nonprofit opening facility](https://www.outerbanksnews.org/post/a-huge-step-forward-in-restoring-child-care-access-on-hatteras-island-dare-commissioners-allocate) _2026-08-16 · Corinne Saunders · Outer Banks Insider_ A parent involved in establishing a new nonprofit said Dare County commissioners providing up to $35,000 in funding for the planned Frisco child care center is "a huge step forward in restoring child care access on Hatteras Island." ## [Dominion files for increase of nearly $26 for typical customer per month starting Feb. 1](https://www.outerbanksnews.org/post/dominion-files-for-increase-of-nearly-26-for-typical-customer-per-month-starting-feb-1) _2026-08-12 · Corinne Saunders · Outer Banks Insider_ Dominion Energy on Tuesday filed an application with the North Carolina Utilities Commission seeking to increase fuel rates in the amount of about $26 per typical customer per month, effective Feb. 1, 2027, according to a company spokesperson. ## [March trial date set for 1 of 3 teens facing murder charges from Avalon shooting, bond reduced for another, bond condition added for third](https://www.outerbanksnews.org/post/march-trial-date-set-for-1-of-3-teens-facing-murder-charges-from-avalon-shooting-bond-reduced-for-a) _2026-08-12 · Corinne Saunders · Outer Banks Insider_ A March trial date was set for one of the three teens charged with murder following a fatal shooting at Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills last July, while the other two co-defendants each saw their bonds modified and cases continued to October during separate appearances in Dare Superior Court. ## [Federal court affirms prior ruling favoring Dare sheriff and deputy in 2023 shooting. Attorney for daughter of murdered Manteo man says they will appeal again](https://www.outerbanksnews.org/post/federal-court-affirms-prior-ruling-in-favor-of-dare-sheriff-and-deputy-attorney-for-daughter-of-mur) _2026-08-07 · Corinne Saunders · Outer Banks Insider_ The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Tuesday upheld a prior district court decision to dismiss the lawsuit against the Dare County sheriff and a deputy. The lawsuit challenged the use of force in a 2023 encounter that ended with the death of a Manteo man. ## [Former Currituck athletic director sentenced for truck striking, causing serious injuries to high school runner. Student’s family sues him, Currituck school board](https://www.outerbanksnews.org/post/former-currituck-athletic-director-sentenced-for-truck-striking-causing-serious-injuries) _2026-07-31 · Corinne Saunders · Outer Banks Insider_ Currituck County High School’s former athletic director pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of and sentenced for misdemeanor “reckless driving causing serious bodily injury” in the case where his truck struck a high school student during track practice. ## [Hyde County school board accepts applications following board member resignation](https://www.outerbanksnews.org/post/hyde-county-school-board-accepts-applications-following-board-member-resignation) _2026-07-30 · Corinne Saunders · Outer Banks Insider_ The Hyde County Board of Education is accepting applications through Monday, Aug. 17, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dustin Nails. ## [Dare commissioners put $1M toward teacher housing 3 years ago. Now with additional funding secured, Dare Education Foundation project moves forward](https://www.outerbanksnews.org/post/dare-commissioners-put-1m-toward-teacher-housing-3-years-ago-now-with-additional-funding-secured) _2026-07-29 · Corinne Saunders · Outer Banks Insider_ Construction could begin by the end of this year for a teacher housing expansion project for which the Dare Education Foundation secured its initial large funding commitment three years ago. ## [Blowing Off Balloons](https://www.outerbanksnews.org/post/blowing-off-balloons) _2026-07-22 · Corinne Saunders · Outer Banks Insider_ Other states and local governments have enacted laws prohibiting intentional balloon releases. But in North Carolina, proposed legislation has sunk in committee in both the state House and Senate. ## [Outer Banks Insider wins Center for Integrity in News Reporting Award of Excellence in state press contest](https://www.outerbanksnews.org/post/outer-banks-insider-wins-2-north-carolina-press-association-awards) _2026-07-18 · Staff Reports · Outer Banks Insider_ Outer Banks Insider won two awards in the North Carolina Press Association’s annual journalism contest for work published during the contest year. ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DihbBZtyTpf9) _2026-07-18 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Dare jury finds Buxton resident not guilty after four-day arson trial for 2024 Avon restaurant fire](https://www.outerbanksnews.org/post/dare-jury-finds-buxton-resident-not-guilty-after-four-day-arson-trial) _2026-07-18 · Corinne Saunders · Outer Banks Insider_ A Dare County jury on Thursday found a Buxton resident not guilty after a four-day arson trial at the Dare County Justice Center in Manteo for a case in which investigators determined that a September 2024 fire in the Burger Burger restaurant in Avon was intentionally set.