Drowning listed as cause of death for Justin O’Neal, manner of death ‘not determined’

From OuterBanksVoice.com The autopsy report on the death of Justin O’Neal, the Rodanthe man found in a marsh there on Feb. 14, concluded that the cause of death was “asphyxia due to drowning.” The manner of death, listed on the death certificate, is “not determined.” The various options for categorizing the manner of death are […]

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Dare Commissioners expected to act on balloon release ban for unincorporated areas of county

From OuterBanksVoice.com After Kill Devil Hills became the fifth Dare County municipality to enact a balloon release ban on July 8, the focus shifts to unincorporated Dare County as the county commissioners take up a ban measure at their July 16 meeting. Prior to taking any action on the measure, the commissioners will hold a […]

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Dare Housing Task Force wants to incorporate more community voices in the process

From OuterBanksVoice.com Meeting one week after the county commissioners voted to cut ties with its remaining affordable housing partner and return $35 million in housing funds to the state, the Dare County Housing Task Force made several decisions on how to move forward—including one that involves broadening and restructuring the group. Following the suggestion of […]

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Family of Justin O’Neal has hired private investigator as Dare County Sheriff’s Office continues investigation

From OuterBanksVoice.com On Feb. 14, the body of Justin O’Neal was found in a marsh in Rodanthe following a lengthy search. The case has triggered considerable speculation about the circumstances surrounding his 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, […]

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