Dare County Headlines

The Bertie County Sheriff's Office requests the public's help to find wanted man
Sun Jan 18 1:45 pm
The Bertie County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help to find an armed and dangerous man, according to a post from the office on Facebook.
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Sex offender arrested after served search warrant in Elizabeth City
Sun Jan 18 8:29 am
On Jan. 16, a man was arrested after being served a search warrant in Elizabeth City, according to the Elizabeth City Police Department.
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Spirit of America Celebrate 250: Betsy Dowdy's Midnight Ride
Fri Jan 16 8:16 pm
HERTFORD, N.C. (WAVY) — You have likely heard the legend of Paul Revere. His midnight horseback ride in Massachusetts in 1775 gave patriot forces a head start as British troops were closing in. In northeastern North Carolina, a very similar tale highlights a young girl carrying out a similar ride. The story of Betsy Dowdy [...]
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Missing boater rescued in North Carolina after Coast Guard search
Fri Jan 16 2:13 pm
OUTER BANKS, N.C. (WAVY) -- A missing boater was found Sunday after it was reported by family that he had not returned from a solo fishing trip, according to U.S. Coast Guard East. Assisted by U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City and U.S. Coast Guard Station Fort Macon, crews used an automatic identification system [...]
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Rising flu deaths in North Carolina prompt health officials' media briefing
Wed Jan 14 3:10 pm
North Carolina health officials will hold a virtual media briefing Wednesday to address a recent increase in flu-related deaths in North Carolina.
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Issiah Ross trial: Investigators, parents of Lyric Woods and Devin Clark testify in Orange County double murder case
Wed Jan 14 11:48 am
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WNCN) — The jury is set and expert witnesses are lined up to take the stand in the trial against 21-year-old Issiah Ross. Thursday Live Updates | Second full day of witness testimony Ross is accused of shooting and killing Devin Clark, 18, and Lyric Woods, 14, in September 2022. Their bodies [...]
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New measles case confirmed in North Carolina, total cases rise to five
Sun Jan 11 7:22 pm
The North Carolina health officials have confirmed a new measles case in Rutherford County Friday, bringing the state’s total to five since late December, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
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Armed and dangerous suspect sought in Elizabeth City shooting
Sat Jan 10 3:52 pm
Elizabeth City police officers responded Jan. 10 to a shots fired call in the 1000 Block of Walkers Avenue, where they found 21-year-old Jatavious Stokley suffering from a gunshot wound.
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Man with outstanding warrants arrested in Gates County traffic stop
Fri Jan 09 6:57 am
A man was arrested Thursday following a traffic stop for felony larceny, according to the Gates County Sheriff's Office.
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Nation's healthiest states ranked in new report: How does yours compare?
Thu Jan 08 4:08 pm
You may consider yourself a healthy person, but could you say the same about your neighbors?
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NC Ferry Division seeks temporary and seasonal staff for summer operations
Thu Jan 08 3:59 pm
The North Carolina Ferry Division is hosting four career events to recruit qualified temporary and seasonal employees for the upcoming summer season.
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Foul play ruled out following death investigation in Elizabeth City
Thu Jan 08 12:50 pm
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C., (WAVY)-- Police in Elizabeth City have ruled out foul play following the death of a woman in December. On December 29, police responded to a "suspicious condition" call in the area of Knobbs Creek Drive. When officers arrived, they located a deceased woman. Elizabeth City Crime Scene Investigators processed the scene and [...]
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