Dare County

The Hatteras Island beachfront has eroded rapidly and caused the collapse of about 20 houses since last fall. The Army Corps of Engineers plans to repair broken jetties later this year, and Dare County is planning a beach renourishment project, but the fix will be too late for many homes.

Freedom Caucus Chairman Keith Kidwell is seeking a fifth term representing four coastal counties in the state House (Beaufort, Dare, Hyde and Pamlico). He's now facing a Republican primary challenger, Beaufort County farmer Darren Armstrong.

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is providing $2.25 million in grants to improve public access to beaches and other coastal waterways.

During a Board of Commissioners meeting this month in Dare County, the county’s assessor gave a presentation on this year’s revaluation for property taxes.

The Blue Envelope Program is created through a partnership between Outer Banks Health Hospital, law enforcement, and Dare County for people with disabilities and conditions that older adults typically have.

The Dare County Board of Commissioners approved an outdoor balloon release ban Tuesday, adding it to the county’s litter ordinance.

A new ordinance bans outdoor balloon releases within the boundaries of the town’s property.

A resident privately purchased the powered chair that’s also expected to help reduce injuries among EMS workers in Dare County.

The private family-owned chain store and gas station opened its first location in Dare County.

The state Senate passed a bill Thursday designed to protect Jockey's Ridge on the Outer Banks from damaging development projects.