Most commercial fishermen remember a time when plenty of grit and determination mixed with a dash of good fortune and a large measure of optimism set the standards for entry into the profession.

A public records request has left Manteo officials scratching their heads while they try to determine if they can comply while at the same time adhering to other state statutes that mandate confidentiality of some records.

The Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners has approved was the site plan for the proposed multi-family residential development located at 700 Boundary Street.

The Town of Duck will celebrate the sixth anniversary of its incorporation in May.

Last week, three South Nags Head property owners told the Nags Head Board of Commissioners that they have concerns about the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management’s (DCM) decision to have all exposed sandbags removed in May of this year.

Gregg Waugh, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council deputy executive director, told fishermen during a meeting in New Bern that the council expects new, lower harvest limits for king mackerel.

Although decades of memorabilia were destroyed in the September fire that consumed The Lost Colony’s costume shop, actor Andy Griffith preserved a piece of that history.

Have you ever wondered if your child is safe while surfing the Internet? Do you know the dangers of sites they may be visiting or on which they are posting information?

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council plans to develop a comprehensive method for allocating fishery resources between commercial and recreational fishermen.

Traffic slowed to a near halt on US 64 in Manns Harbor on Saturday after the driver of a Food Lion delivery truck lost control of the tractor-trailer which flipped onto its side, obstructing traffic on both east and west-bound lanes.