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Six months after Justin O’Neal’s death, no autopsy report
State cites “staff vacancies and high turnover” in Medical Examiner’s office. On Feb. 14, the body of Justin O’Neal, 39, was found in a marsh in Rodanthe following a lengthy search. There was considerable speculation at the time about the cause of death. The Dare County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement a week after the body was found, indicating that while foul play wasn’t suspected, anyone with information was invited to contact them.
Ribbon cutting for Dare EMS Station 1 and KDH Fire Station 14
Dare County, in partnership with the Town of Kill Devil Hills, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event on Monday, Aug. 5, to celebrate the recent completion and official opening of the new facility that will serve as Dare County EMS Station 1 and the Town of Kill Devil Hills “William E. Gard” Fire Station 14.
Stellar turnout at Dare County EMS Station 1, Fire Station 14 open house – OBX Today
Dare County, in partnership with the Town of Kill Devil Hills, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event on Monday, August 5, 2024, to celebrate the recent completion and official opening of the new co-located facility that will serve as Dare County EMS Station 1 and the Town of Kill Devil Hills “William E. Gard” Fire Station 14.
Dare County searching for suspects in breaking and entering at storage facility
DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — Dare County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in breaking and entering investigation that occurred on Aug. 8, deputies said. Between 11 a.m. and noon, two unidentified individuals unlawfully entered a storage unit at Dare Storage, located off NC Hwy 345 in Skyco. The suspects removed several high-value items estimated around […]
Outer Banks Chamber celebrates Outer Banks Surfing’s first season with ribbon cutting ceremony
The Outer Banks Chamber held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 1, 2024 to commemorate the successful debut season of Outer Banks Surfing. The event, held at the Outer Banks Chamber office, marked a milestone for the local business and was attended by Outer Banks business leaders and community members. “The ceremony celebrated the […] The post Outer Banks Chamber celebrates Outer Banks Surfing’s first season with ribbon cutting ceremony appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Celebrate National Aviation Day on the Outer Banks
Wright Brothers National Memorial, in partnership with the First Flight Society, will celebrate National Aviation Day on Aug. 19, at the park and the Dare County Regional Airport. In addition to free entrance for the day and ranger-led educational programs, the park will stay open late for a special viewing of Disney’s “Up” on the lawn of the visitor center. National Aviation Day, celebrated ...
Emily Gould recognized for 15 years of service to Dare
One Dare County employee was recognized with a service pin presentation during the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting held Monday, August 5, 2024. Emily Gould, social worker III for the Dare County Department of Health & Human Services’ Social Services Division, received her 15-year pin. She is shown here, center, with her parents, husband and children. READ ABOUT MORE NEWS HERE. SUBSCRIBE TO […] The post Emily Gould recognized for 15 years of service to Dare appeared first on The Coastland Times.
North Carolina man arrested for assault
BUXTON, N.C. — A Buxton man was arrested for assault on Friday, the Dare County Sheriff's Office said. Madison Paige Herschberger, 28, was charged with felony possession of a firearm by a felon, misdemeanor assault, and misdemeanor discharging a firearm within city limits. On Aug. 9, deputies responded to...
North Carolina woman arrested after assault leads to felony gun charge
FRISCO, N.C. — A Buxton woman was arrested after an assault in Frisco led to a felony gun charge on Friday, the Dare County Sheriff's Office said. 28-year-old Madison Hershberger was charged with felony possession of a firearm by a felon, misdemeanor assault, and misdemeanor discharging a firearm within city limits.
Free admission, outdoor movie set for National Aviation Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial
The Wright Brothers National Memorial, in partnership with the First Flight Society, will celebrate National Aviation Day on August 19, 2024 at the park and the Dare County Regional Airport. In addition to free entrance for the day and ranger-led educational programs, the park will stay open late for a special viewing of Disney’s “Up” on the […] The post Free admission, outdoor movie set for National Aviation Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Man arrested on drug charges in Dare County
DARE COUNTY, N.C. — A man was arrested for drug charges and traffic violations, the Dare County Sheriff's Office said. 18-year-old John Cooper of Moseley, Virginia was charged with felony possession of a Schedule 1 controlled substance and felony possession of marijuana. Around 9 p.m. on August 10, Kill...
Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for most ocean-side sites after Tropical Storm Debby
State officials today lifted the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Debby for all but two ocean-side sites. All sound-side areas remain under advisory. The precautionary advisory is lifted for all ocean-side swimming sites, except one ocean-side site in Brunswick County and an ocean site in Dare...
Man accused of robbing senior citizen
A man with a lengthy criminal history and addresses in Washington and Dare counties is free again after his arrest last week for robbing a Plymouth man at gunpoint. Dache Carter, 35, was taken into custody in Dare County August 6 on a Plymouth Police Department warrant listing robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon. Carter is back on the street again after posting $50,000 bond to secure his release...
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