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Nags Head Planning Board continues to refine lighting regulations, changes to UDO regarding nonconforming hotels
By Summer Stevens The Nags Head Planning Board continued discussion to answer the question, “are some commercial signs excessively illuminated?” and if so, what regulations need to be ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Reports.

Federal prosecutors: North Carolina woman went shopping with $150K COVID relief loan
A North Carolina woman who lied to get a coronavirus relief loan spent the money on shopping excursions to Nieman Marcus, Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton and ... Read more
1 day ago by Associated Press.

NC woman wins $139,140 Cash 5 jackpot with Online Play ticket
Mary Bellamy of Dudley bought an Online Play ticket for Saturday’s Cash 5 jackpot and won the $139,140 jackpot, according to a press release from ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.

Lowe’s fourth quarter results surge as people plow money into homes
By Anne D’Innocenzio, AP Retail Writer Lowe’s Cos. extended its strong sales streak through the holiday season as customers kept investing in their homes during ... Read more
2 days ago by Associated Press.

North Carolina woman indicted in husband’s shooting death
A North Carolina woman has been indicted in the death of her husband during a domestic dispute last summer, officials said. Valinda Leggett, 55, was ... Read more
2 days ago by Associated Press.

Kill Devil Hills woman scores half of $536,264 Cash 5 jackpot
On Super Bowl Sunday, Marie Magee decided to pick up a Cash 5 ticket while she grocery shopped and ended up winning half of the ... Read more
2 days ago by Staff Reports.

Tourism Board to help with Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station repairs
The Dare County Tourism Board voted to provide $22,610 toward repairs to the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station on Hatteras Island on Thursday during a virtual regular ... Read more
3 days ago by Philip S. Ruckle Jr..

Sheriff: Twelve malnourished dogs rescued from North Carolina home
Twelve dogs found malnourished in filthy cages were rescued from a North Carolina home Monday, authorities said. Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said the dogs ... Read more
3 days ago by Associated Press.

Cooper orders flags lowered to half-staff in remembrance of lives lost to COVID-19
Governor Roy Cooper has ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff through sunset on February 26, ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.

Insurance commissioner urges caution when using portable heaters
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has urged North Carolinians to use an extra measure of caution, especially when using portable heaters during the winter ... Read more