Chris Waller. Photo courtesy of the family. Christopher Robin Waller, 49, of Ocracoke died peacefully at his home on Dec. 28, 2024. Born Aug. 6, 1975, he was a son of the late Margaret Waller ...

Alton Ballance’s house was not raised but instead he raised the inside electrical outlets. Photo: C. Leinbach By Connie Leinbach Since Alton Ballance decided not to raise his home or his business, ...

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