Faculty, students to hold fundraiser for teacher Earth Science teacher Stephanie Motz began feeling numbness in the left side of her face shortly after getting several cavities filled. She discovered she was gluten intolerant after visiting an allergist to explain her constant headaches. The resulting acid reflux was wearing away her teeth.

Civil case against town moved to federal court A civil suit filed earlier this month against the Town of Kill Devil Hills and three of its officials was removed from state to federal court on Thursday, Feb. 17, by attorneys representing the defendants.

KDH court actions escalate The North Carolina Appeals Court issued opinions on Monday, Feb. 13, on several issues filed with the court, all of which are related to the controversies created by an order handed down last month by Superior Court Judge Milton "Toby" Fitch of Judicial District 7B.

Web Extra: Former, current police officers file civil suit against town Four current and former Kill Devil Hills police officers have filed a civil suit against the town, Police Chief Gary Britt, Town Manager Debra Diaz and Assistant Town Manager Shawn Murphy.

Mosquito Control gears up for another challenging season The beginning of 2012 will be remembered for the warm and mild weather, free of ice and snow -- and for unusually large and numerous mosquitoes.

Kill Devils Hills controversy continues to take new twists Attorney Dennis Rose has filed a brief with the NC Court of Appeals in an attempt to enter the case that currently is focused on whether Superior Court Judge Milton F. Fitch, 7B Judicial District, was within his authority when he issued an order last month that mandates that personnel grievances in the Kill Devil Hills Police Department be sent directly to Superior Court Judge Jerry Tillett of the 1st Judicial District, which includes Dare County.

Density issue won't go away During public comment at the Feb. 6 meeting of the Dare County Board of Commissioners, several residents voiced their concerns on multiple issues.

He said, she said, they said...but what do the records say? An Outer Banks Sentinel review of public records related to the ongoing legal issues between Kill Devil Hills officials and two Superior Court judges has raised questions about the motives of and the judicial process used by the judges.

Commentary: Rush to judgement often leads to falling off cliff The insults, accusations and demeaning comments aimed at Kill Devil Hills officials - both elected and appointed - related to the recent suspension and then return to duty of Chief Gary Britt has been caused by a rush to judgement.