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Manteo special use permit for Dare Early College issued

On April 2, 2025, Manteo commissioners unanimously approved a special use permit for the Dare County Schools Early College. A formal quasi-judicial hearing was held. ... Read more

by Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, Wednesday, April 30, 2025 5:24 pm

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Dare Planning Board kicks out zone of influence amendment

For an hour, the Dare County Planning Board wrestled with a 1988 amendment to the Special Environmental District-1 that protects the maritime forest in Buxton ... Read more

by Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 11:41 am

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Revenue neutral rate for Dare property taxes to be used

At the April 7 Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting, in his opening remarks, board Chairman Robert L. Woodard gave a brief report on the ... Read more

by Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:20 pm

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Dare commissioners look at long agenda for April 7

In addition to public comments on April 7, Dare County Board of Commissioners will conduct a hearing on a Buxton Zoning Map amendment. William S. ... Read more

by Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, Saturday, April 5, 2025 6:57 am

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news

Manteo commissioners revisit craft brewery proposal

During public comment on March 19, 2025, five citizens spoke to the Manteo Board of Commissioners in support of a craft brewery proposal. At its ... Read more

by Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, Tuesday, April 1, 2025 5:54 pm

wastewater

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Manteo’s wastewater system explained

At the March 19, 2025 Manteo Board of Commissioners meeting, town manager Melissa Dickerson presented information about how the town’s wastewater system and plant work ... Read more

by Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, Monday, March 31, 2025 1:53 pm

groins

news

Buxton beach groins heading for repair

Officers with the Buxton Civic Association said “it’s huge news” and called the announcement “a big win.” On Monday, March 3, 2025, toward the end ... Read more

by Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, Thursday, March 20, 2025 12:34 pm

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Dare commissioners create local fatality team to review child deaths

Dare County commissioners created a Local Fatality Team to review yearly all child deaths that occur in the county. North Carolina is transitioning from a ... Read more

by Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 2:50 pm

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crime

Juvenile placed in custody after shots fired in Colington

Around 3:30 a.m. on March 11, 2025, Dare Central received a “shots fired” call from Colington Harbour. Dare County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded. Around 9:17 ... Read more

by Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, Sunday, March 16, 2025 5:31 pm

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sports

Manteo softball team takes one from Cape Hatteras

On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Manteo’s softball team defeated Cape Hatteras Secondary 14-2 in Buxton. Manteo’s overall record now stands at 4-1. In the seven-inning ... Read more

by Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, Saturday, March 15, 2025 9:32 am

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