Maggie Miles

One Dead and Four Injured as Bomb Damages Palm Springs Fertility Clinic, Authorities Say

The explosion on Saturday morning, which occurred in or near a vehicle less than a mile from downtown Palm Springs, Calif., was “an intentional act of terrorism,” the F.B.I. said.

BBC - World of Secrets, The Abercrombie Guys, 6. Inside the Operation

They were trying to act so perfect." A former assistant to The Abercrombie Guys speaks.

Warnings Raised: Investigation Finds Documented Safety, Leadership and Financial Concerns at...

Records reviewed and interviews conducted over a six-month period show safety complaints, leadership concerns and financial warning signs preceded an attack on an employee.

In Palm Springs, Where Rain Is Rare, Residnets Brace for Hilary's Downpour

Throughout the desert resort city in California, anxiety set in as the storm approached.

Pride Prejudice and Perseverance

Why queer culture will always be an integral -and essencial- part of Outer Banks life.

I Still Do

What's it take to stay married for 50 years? Three life-long couples reflect on love and lasting relationships.

Family of Sylvester Demetrius Selby says 'we need accountability' over his death

By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice The family of Sylvester Demetrius Selby, who was shot and killed by a Dare County Sheriff's Deputy in Manteo on Oct. 2, is launching a lawn sign campaign to rais...

With nearly 50 Flock cameras in Dare County, law enforcement agencies say they're taking measures...

By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice If you've driven past a big, black square on the side of the road in Dare County, you didn't just see it. It saw you, and it automatically logs your license plat...

Asserting innocence, Tom Imschweiler seeks prison release

OBX visitor accepted plea deal in the 2018 death of his infant son By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice In November 2021, Tom Imschweiler began a five-year prison sentence after agreeing to a plea d...

Lewis's Hotline exit follows harassment allegations, investigation

By Maggie Miles and Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice In a July 16 press release, officials at the Outer Banks Hotline announced the retirement of Executive Director Michael Lewis, who had been wi...

Transition and uncertainty at Outer Banks Hotline

Amid firings and allegations, board to discuss findings of internal investigation By Maggie Miles and Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Hotline With the firing of two top employees, and with its board o...

Declining enrollment, fewer kindergarten classes, exiting teachers raise concerns over f uture of...

Suspect in Palm Springs Bombing Died in Blast, Officials Say

The suspect, Guy Edward Bartkus of Twentynine Palms, Calif., had “nihilistic ideations,” authorities said, and had specifically targeted the clinic.

'A moment of healing and justice': Transfer of land to Agua Caliente tribe part of historical...

The return of 320 acres, combined with 280 acres returned last April, brings the total amount to 600 acres of ancestral land once again in control of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.

Black Lives Matter protest through the eyes of two local sisters

As India Murray drove past hundreds of people gathering on the afternoon of June 9 in what would be a show of support for the Black Lives Matter movement, she was overcome by a wave of emotion.

School district's Kings Circle program inspires confidence, leadership potential in BIPOC teen...

The effort aims to nurture students through education, mentorship, and exposure to leaders and history to build self-esteem and prepare them as the next generation of leaders.

Grassroots group launches voter drive with specific focus on marginalized communities ⋆ The Palm...

Courageous Resistance of the Desert focusing on helping former felons reclaim their voting rights through nonpartisan effort at local movie theater, elsewhere.

'We're not going back': LGBTQ+ community, allies march for justice, equality ⋆ The Palm Springs Post

Chants echoed through the Arenas District Friday night at a rally held in reaction to attacks by the new presidential administration that has begun to chip away at hard-earned rights of LGBTQ+ citizens.

Phoenix Breaks Heat Record Set in 1974

Contributed on the ground reporting from California for this story

In Several California Communities, Recovery Efforts Continue After the Storm

Front page coverage of Tropical Storm Hilary recovery in California

'Pain Street': From owners to employees, Downtown Palm Springs is suffering after a drastic...

A dramatic and unexpected decline in business, combined with rising rents and higher living costs (not to mention skyrocketing air conditioning bills) have local store owners and staff struggling.

Palm Springs Is Heating Up, and Only Getting Hotter

California’s desert getaway is expected to face its highest temperatures of the summer later this week.

With 'historic' $30M grant, NC Coastal Federation to fight salt marsh erosion

By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the award of $421 million to a group of states and organizations-including North Carolina, Maryla...

Palm Springs becomes haven for Los Angeles fire evacuees as flames ravage their city ⋆ The Palm...

City businesses have rallied and residents have opened their arms to support some of the nearly 100,000 people who have been displaced by devastating fires that have destroyed thousands of structures.

How Camp Bridges reflects the vision of Ruby Bridges

Back in 1960, when six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked in to integrate the William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, she was surrounded by an angry crowd.

Agua Caliente school curriculum serves as model for tribes nationwide ⋆ The Palm Springs Post

"We wanted our membership to know that we are putting ourselves out there for people to learn about us and to know that we are still here; we're not invisible anymore." -- John R. Preckwinkle III

Every beach needs a Delbert

The life and times of an Outer Banks legend Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice In the song "Stoned Immaculate," Jim Morrison declares that "No eternal reward will forgive us for wasting the dawn." Th...

Meet Megan Robinson: The community connector helping Palm Springs in Colour find its people ⋆ The...

Through a popular events calendar and a new social club, Robinson is building inclusive spaces - and real friendships - for people of color across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.

'All of 'Us' uses the arts to illuminate the full history of our community

By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice What happens when leaders from the arts and literary communities and the descendants of local indigenous tribes and the Pea Island Life-Saving surfmen get togeth...

From Manteo to the Metropolitan Opera

Tshombe Selby debuts in solo role in "Champion By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice The Metropolitan Opera, "Champion" will be live streamed at the Kill Devil Hills Movies 10 on April 29...

Black-owned Businesses: Hard work, grit and passion

In a unique moment in American history, citizens are forced to deal with a pandemic that has no cure, while confronting racial justice issues that have plagued the country for centuries.

Tito Puente Jr. to headline Duck Jazz Fest and bring Latin jazz to First Flight High

UPDATE: Weather concerns force changes to Duck Jazz Fest schedule

'A beautiful mess': Laundry Love initiative in Palm Springs emphasizes dignity, connection ⋆ The...

Providing a safe space for people experiencing hardship to do laundry is not charity, organizers stress, but a chance to walk alongside their brothers and sisters in the Coachella Valley.

Meet Shamora Wright: An entrepreneur championing Black wellness who found her path on local...

"If you support Black women, and you support being healthy, and you want to get out into nature, then please come out, work out with us. Be out in nature with us."

From fame to survival: A reinvented Susan Powter is bringing her story to Palm Springs ⋆ The Palm...

At 67, the fitness icon who once dominated daytime TV in the 1990s will recount her remarkable journey at Oscar's on Oct. 2.

Drag performer's new hosiery line aims to make artists feel 'seen and celebrated' at last ⋆ The...

After years of struggling with ill-fitting pantyhose, Honey Davenport's Honey's Hose offers specialized features so performers can finally feel like "this product was made specifically for you."

For gay fathers, love, loss and the hope of being seen ⋆ The Palm Springs Post

A Palm Springs support group is helping gay and bisexual fathers navigate estrangement, late-in-life coming out, and the complicated meaning of Father's Day.

How Hatteras moms moved to fix a childcare gap

Dare Board approves $35K for new Tidal Tots center By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice At their Aug. 10 meeting, the Dare County Commissioners approved $35,000 in start-up funding for Coastal Famil...

Meet Malakai Strong: One of your neighbors defying life's challenges to uplift others ⋆ The Palm...

In our latest Palm Springs Profiles, we introduce you to a Black, trans, disabled social work intern who has overcome the odds and now inspires others through resilience and advocacy.

Government agency improves efficiency, productivity and allocation of funds for historic $8...

Blueprint migrated the customer's SharePoint to the cloud and set up its new system with the architecture needed for efficient financial management tracking, clarity of workflow processes...

Casa Malca Tulum, an Art Lover's Paradise

Welcome to Casa Malca Tulum, the edgy art lover's paradise where creative innovators flock not merely to relax and lap in luxury, but to find a gateway to the inspiration they've been seeking.

55 Years of Commitment to Customers and Community

When Joe Lamb, Jr. opened his family-owned real estate business on the Outer Banks in 1968, his goal was clear: to make a living selling properties in what was

Rosewood London

By Maggie Miles In the heart of London, just minutes away from Covent Garden, we find ourselves at the grand private courtyard entrance of the Rosewood London - an urban sanctuary that blends English heritage with contemporary sophistication.

The Virtuosos of Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets

Standing upon the shores of the stunning 123-suite luxury resort perched at Punta Sur, the picturesque beach located on the Southernmost tip of the island, we feel like we have stepped into a dream.

Academic scholarship puts local student on the fast track to cutting edge research

Siena Nason has always known she loved math and science but getting to work on cutting-edge cancer research at the University of Pennsylvania, one of the most prestigious universities in the country, was both unexpected and exciting.

Beyond the Screen: Insider Favorites During Palm Springs Film Festival | Palm Springs Life

Industry players reveal their favorite places to escape between screenings at Palm Springs International Film Festival.

A Dance of Oaxacan Cuisine

Edisson Hernandez, owner of the revered Las Chilmoleras restaurant in Oaxaca City, Mexico, knew he wanted to be a chef since he was a young boy helping his great-grandfather in the kitchen of his small 'local,' or restaurant space, in Bogota, Colombia.

Blasto Boy Guitars Turns Craftsmanship Into Community in Cathedral City | Palm Springs Life

At Blasto Boy Guitars in Cathedral City, Kendall Nishimine is building both custom instruments and a communal space.

A day trip to Currituck County: What to do, where to eat and more

In a vacation spot that is famous for its pristine beaches and turquoise waters that rival the Bahamas, most people on the Outer Banks spend their downtime at - where else - the beach!

Wild foraging: The edible bounty at our feet

Since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, people have been looking at the food system we rely on, namely the grocery store, and wondering if we have been taking it for granted.

Eating Fresh on the Outer Banks

Cover Story for The Virginian-Pilot's Coast publication

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