Dare County NC Headlines

Debris removal contractor heads to Buxton after houses collapse
Mon Nov 17 9:23 am
Dare County announced a debris removal contractor will be in Buxton Monday to collect debris following the recent collapse of five houses.
Truck drivers honor fallen friend with parade in Elizabeth City
Sun Nov 16 11:39 pm
Truck drivers honored the legacy of 64-year-old Ronnie Ownley, who died in a collision on Interstate 64, with a truck parade at the Fountain of Life Church in Elizabeth City.
'Everybody started running': 2 injured in Raleigh shooting at Glenwood South, police investigating
Sun Nov 16 12:38 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Police are investigating what led to a shooting early Sunday morning and who let off the gunfire, sending people running in the Glenwood South area of Raleigh. According to the Raleigh Police Department, the shooting occurred just before 3 a.m. near the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Jones Street. Officers said [...]
Driver enters guilty plea in connection with girl’s death at 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade
Sat Nov 15 4:10 pm
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A man accused of losing control of his truck during the 2022 Raleigh Christmas Parade before hitting and killing an 11-year-old girl pleaded guilty to three charges on Friday afternoon. Landen Glass entered a guilty plea in Wake County court to charges of obstruction of justice, death by motor vehicle and [...]
Massive fire erupts at historic building in downtown Wilmington
Sat Nov 15 4:08 pm
A massive fire ignited at a historic building in southeastern North Carolina on Friday afternoon, with heavy plumes of smoke seen rising in downtown Wilmington.
North Carolina attorney general co-launches national bipartisan AI Task Force
Sat Nov 15 4:05 pm
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has co-launched a bipartisan task force to help monitor AI, his office said.
District attorney determines officer-involved shooting in Elizabeth City was justified
Sat Nov 15 2:37 pm
District Attorney Jeffrey J. Cruden has determined that an officer-involved shooting on July 20 in Elizabeth City was justified, and Lt. James Judge's actions were lawful and appropriate given the circumstances.
Controversial project on EC golf course one step closer, unpaid tax bill looms
Fri Nov 14 5:02 pm
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — While city council has approved rezoning a portion of the Pines Golf Course as the owners seek to develop the property for housing, several more requirements must be met before work could begin, according to one of the council members who voted in favor of the rezoning. The project would [...]
Arrest made in Dare County animal shooting death case
Thu Nov 13 1:40 pm
Britton T. Shackelford, 57, was taken into custody on Nov. 8 after deputies responded to a report of a missing dog and discovered that a firearm had been discharged, resulting in the animal's death.
Will we see northern lights across Hampton Roads, NENC again tonight?
Tue Nov 11 9:25 pm
(WAVY) — An early dusting of snow greeted much of the WAVY viewing area Tuesday morning, and the northern lights capped off the night. But will they show up again Wednesday night? The view of the northern lights have come amid new solar activity that made it possible for much of the U.S. to see [...]
Man pleads guilty to murder in baby's death in Elizabeth City
Tue Nov 11 12:16 am
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — A man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Monday in the death of a 3-week old infant from Elizabeth City in 2022 and received a sentence of 14 years to 18 years in prison. Tommy Lee Montez, 26, was sentenced by judge R. Andrew Womble in Pasquotank County Superior Court after [...]
Arrest made in Monday morning Ahoskie shooting, teen in serious condition
Mon Nov 10 2:24 pm
A juvenile has been hurt following a shooting in Ahoskie on Monday morning, according to police.