Posts Tagged: Kill Devil Hills

The Wright Brothers' first flight on December 17, 1903 in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, photographed by John T. Daniels.

Dec. 17th First Flight Anniversary Virtual Celebration to Include Fireworks

This year’s celebration of the 117th anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first powered flight in Kill Devil Hills will include virtual events online and, for the first time, a fireworks show. During the Dec....

Santa Coming to Kill Devil Hills Neighborhoods Dec. 10-12

Santa Claus is coming to town, and the Kill Devil Hills Fire and Police Departments will be showing him around and riding through various neighborhoods throughout the town this Thursday, Dec. 10th, Friday, Dec....

Kill Devil Hills Extends 2020 Lifeguard Season at 5 Beaches

With the Labor Day holiday traditionally marking the symbolic end of tourist season on the Outer Banks, local lifeguards are usually no longer watching over the beaches following this weekend, however, Kill Devil Hills...

Kill Devil Hills Shooting Suspect Arrested

A local resident was arrested today (8/12/20) for a shooting the happened earlier this week in Kill Devil Hills. The Kill Devil Hills Police Department reports that on Sunday, August 9, at approximately 9:01...

Local Man Wanted for Shooting in Kill Devil Hills

The Kill Devil Hills Police Department is looking for a local man who was involved in a shooting that took place in the town last night and is asking the public to contact them...

Three Arrested for Shooting in Kill Devil Hills

The Kill Devil Hills Police Department reports that three people were arrested earlier this week following a shooting that left a local man in the hospital. On Tuesday, July 28, at approximately 1:45 a.m.,...

2020 OBX Halloween Film Festival Moving Online

2020 OBX Halloween Film Festival Moving Online

The 5th Annual Halloween International Film Festival, presented by Halloween Daily News and sponsored in part by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, is moving online. Originally scheduled to return to the R/C Theatres cineplex in Kill...

UPDATE: R/C Theatres KDH Cineplex Delays Reopening Indefinitely

R/C Theatres has announced that all of their movies theaters, including the Kill Devil Hills cineplex, are now tentatively scheduled to reopen on Friday, August 7 “soon,” with no specific date set. This is the...

Kill Devil Hills Likely to Reschedule Fireworks to Dec. 17th First Flight Anniversary

The Kill Devi Hills Board of Commissioners discussed rescheduling the town’s annual July 4th fireworks again from its from its previously rescheduled date during Labor Day Weekend until later in the year, most likely...

Loggerhead Turtle Found Dead on Kill Devil Hills Beach

Kill Devil Hills Ocean Rescue reports that they found a dead loggerhead turtle that had apparently washed up on the beach in the town this morning (7/10/20). In statement posted to social media, KDH...

Kill Devil Hills Releases June 2020 Crime Blotter

The Kill Devil Hills Police Department has released their crime blotter for June 2020, including a number of arrests for assault. Arrests Assault: On June 10, 2020, officers received a call to the 2000...

Face Masks Now Mandatory in Dare County

Face masks or cloth face coverings are mandatory to be worn be anyone indoors or outdoors in public spaces where social distancing cannot be maintained in Dare County. Dare County officials met Friday afternoon...

Dare Announces June 30 COVID-19 Testing Event Details

The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services has announced the details of a third local community COVID-19 testing clinic event, to include diagnostic and antibody tests, happening on Tuesday, June 30 at...

Kill Devil Hills Considering Mandatory Face Masks to Fight COVID-19 Spread

The Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners discussed the possibility of a mandatory requirement that everyone where a cloth face covering anytime they are in public within the town to help slow the spread...

UPDATE: R/C Theatres KDH Cineplex Sets (Tentative) Reopening for Aug. 7th

R/C Theatres has announced that all of their movies theaters, including the Kill Devil Hills cineplex, are tentatively scheduled to reopen on Friday, July 31 August 7. There will of course be new safety procedures...

Kill Devil Hills Moving July 4th Fireworks to Labor Day Weekend

The Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners discussed July 4th fireworks at tonight’s town meeting, which took place digitally over Zoom and was streamed live on Facebook, agreeing to reschedule the event (at least...

National Park Service Outer Banks Sites Announce Phased Reopening

The National Park Service announced today details of its first phase of reopening Outer Banks sites, including Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island, and...

Kill Devil Hills to Allow Outdoor Dining at Restaurant Parking Lots

Kill Devil Hills Mayor Ben Sproul signed an Emergency Order this week that will allow outdoor dining at restaurant parking lots within the town. Starting in Phase Two of the state’s reopening, which North...

2020 OBX Halloween Film Festival Submission Discounts, Deadline Extension Announced

The 5th Annual Halloween International Film Festival is scheduled to return to Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, October 1-3, 2020, presented by Halloween Daily News, sponsored in part by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, and...

‘Kill Devil Hills’ Horror Film Trailer Unveiled

The new independent horror film Kill Devil Hills, shot partially on the Outer Banks, just unveiled an official trailer, giving us our first look at a mad hunt for lost treasure. Gold, greed, and...