Kip Tabb

Virginia

Contributor at BOOMER Magazine

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Articles

Dare proposes $242.9 million budget, drops tax rate after revaluation

1 week ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Kip Tabb

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice on May 7, 2025 By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks VoiceDwarfing every county budget in northeastern North Carolina, the $242.9 million Dare County 2025-2026 budget was presented by County Manager Bobby Outten at the May 5 Commissioners meeting. Public comment on the budget will take place at the June 2 meeting and it will be voted on by the commissioners at that time.
Dare County board tables action on Buxton zone of influence

1 week ago | coastalreview.org | Kip Tabb

Reprinted from The Outer Banks VoiceAfter two hours of testimony from county officials and public hearing comments, a visibly frustrated Dare County Commissioners Chair Bob Woodard presented a motion to table any decision on an environmental zone of influence that borders Buxton Woods for 90 days, “so that we can study this and try to iron out exactly what we’ve been discussing.” The motion passed unanimously.
After intensive discussion on Buxton zone of influence, Dare Board tables action

1 week ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Kip Tabb

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice on May 5, 2025 By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice After two hours of testimony from county officials and the public hearing comments, a visibly frustrated Dare County Commissioners Chair Bob Woodard presented a motion to the commissioners to table any decision on an environmental zone of influence that borders Buxton Woods for 90 days, “so that we can study this and try to iron out exactly what we’ve been discussing.” The motion passed unanimously. The discussion...
Operator of new Kitty Hawk DMV office hopes to cut wait times with larger staff

1 week ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Kip Tabb

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice on May 2, 2025 By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks VoiceFollowing the announcement that a location had been selected in Kitty Hawk for a new Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) License Plate Office, one of the operators talked to the Voice about how the office will operate. Josh Bass is the President of the Currituck County Chamber of Commerce, a position he plans on continuing to hold after the new office opens.
CRC rejects Hennessy effort to withdraw lawsuit to restore protections to Jockey’s Ridge

1 week ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Kip Tabb

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice on May 1, 2025 By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks VoiceThere were some fireworks on the second day of the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) on April 1, as Commissioner Jordan Hennessy made a motion to withdraw the lawsuit the CRC has filed against the state’s Rules Review Commission (RRC).
After retirement of Judge Tillett, what’s next for Dare Recovery Court?

2 weeks ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Kip Tabb

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice on April 29, 2025 By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks VoiceThe Dare County Recovery Court has produced many success stories since it began in 2019, with Superior Court Judge Jerry Tillett presiding. Dare County Commissioner Ervin Bateman, who was instrumental in bringing the court to the county, told the Voice the program has achieved up to a 30% success rate. “I mean, 30% really recovering,” he added.
Senate bill pushes for prohibiting, fining for balloon releases

2 weeks ago | coastalreview.org | Kip Tabb

Debbie Swick has been waging a single-handed campaign describing how dangerous a balloon is after it has been released. “I promise you, with every fiber of my being, helium balloons do not go to heaven,” she said and suggested alternatives. “Blow bubbles, plant a tree, scatter wildflower seeds,” the Southern Shores resident continued. “There’s so many other things that you can do besides releasing balloons,” adding, “I would not tell people not to celebrate.
‘A mixed bag, and it’s changing daily’

2 weeks ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Kip Tabb

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice on April 25, 2025 Industry projections for the summer tourist season include some uncertaintyBy Kip Tabb | Outer Banks VoiceWith the explosive growth in visitation and revenue during the COVID years in the rearview mirror, the upcoming Outer Banks summer season offers “a mixed bag and it’s changing daily,” Lee Nettles, Executive Director of the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau (OBVB) told the Voice.
Protective zone around Buxton Woods may be unenforceable

3 weeks ago | coastalreview.org | Kip Tabb

Reprinted from The Outer Banks VoiceSpeaking April 16 to a room of more than 40 concerned residents gathered in the former Buxton Volunteer Fire Station, Dare County Planning Director Noah Gillam addressed community concerns over the fate of a zone of influence district designed to protect Buxton Woods Reserve. The zone of influence is an area on the soundside of N.C. Highway 12 from Billy Mitchell Airport Road north to the Buxton and Cape Hatteras National Seashore boundary.
Sizeable crowd of protesters gather at Dowdy Park

3 weeks ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Kip Tabb

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice on April 19, 2025 About 250 protestors lined both sides of the Bypass to voice to their concerns about government policies. (Credit: Kip Tabb)Three generations of protestors participate in the event. Judge George Franks wears the “Make Lying Wrong Again” T-shirt.