By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice 
In a release issued on Friday, Sept. 4, the Currituck County Schools (CCS) said that the new state evaluations of NC public schools showed “continued strong and improved accountability and testing results for the 2025–2026 school year” in the district.

By Mark Jurkowitz  | Outer Banks Voice
Citing work and family obligations, Manteo Commissioner Eddie Mann announced that he was leaving that position at the Sept. 2 board meeting.

Commissioners hear presentation from Police Chief Hale
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Following a presentation from Police Chief Perry Hale, the Nags Head Commissioners decided they were not ready to amend the town’s E-Bike ordinance at their Sept. 2 meeting.

Dare Commissioners vote to remove Flock cameras from unincorporated areas
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Update: After a presentation led by Nags Head Police Chief Perry Hale and a lengthy discussion, the Nags Head Board of Commissioners took no action on Flock cameras at their Sept. 2 meeting—with commissioners indicating they wanted more input on the issue from town residents. There are 12 Flock cameras in Nags Head, with the first being installed in early 2024.

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Laurie Buckhout, the Republican candidate for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District seat in November, has been suspended and fined by the prediction market platform Kalshi for betting on herself to win that election.

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Update: The hot topic of Flock cameras is now on the agenda for three board of commissioners or town council meetings this week.

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
At their Sept. 2 meeting, the Nags Head Commissioners will hear a presentation from Police Chief Perry Hale as part of a discussion over possibly changing the Town’s E-Bike ordinance—particularly in regard to their use on beach road multi-use paths and sidewalks.

Dare Commissioners to approve resolution at Sept. 1 meeting
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
At their meeting on Sept. 1, the Dare County Commissioners are expected to approve a multi-county resolution asking Governor Josh Stein and NCDOT to waive all tolls and fees associated with NC ferry routes for locally registered vehicles.

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
On the morning of Monday, Aug. 24, State Senator Bobby Hanig announced he has retired from that post. The decision comes a few months in advance of his term expiring on Jan. 1, 2027.

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
The debate over whether to repeal or amend the state’s ban on hardened structures for shoreline protection resumes this week when the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) meets on Aug. 26 and 27 at the Dare County Government Complex in Manteo.

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
The Kill Devil Hills Commissioners appeared open to revising the town’s policy requiring permits for demonstrations after speakers at the Aug. 17 meeting questioned the constitutionality of the current ordinance.

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
The Currituck County Commissioners enshrined some county history at their Aug. 17 meeting when they approved designating the Boswood-Morris House as a Local Historic Landmark.