Courtesy National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 4-10, 2025, and the National Weather Service and the North Carolina Department of Public...

Dare County Mathletes Continue to Shine at State Mathematics Competition

Community News Brief Joy Crist - May 9, 2025

Seven Dare County students placed in the top 10 in their divisions at the North Carolina State Math Contest, following strong performances at the...

Cape Hatteras Elementary School’s May Storm Report

Community News Brief Staff Reporter - May 8, 2025

The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHES) publishes a monthly newsletter called The Storm Report for students, parents, supporters, and friends. The newsletter is a...

Ocracoke Express begins 2025 summer season on May 13

Local News Staff Reporter - May 8, 2025

The popular Ocracoke Express passenger ferry will begin its seventh season of summer service May 13. The ferry carries up to 129 passengers directly between Hatteras and...

After nearly 70 years, a message in a bottle finds its way back to its original Hatteras owner

May 8, 2025

Local News

New Slash Creek Bridge in Hatteras Village scheduled to open by Memorial Day Weekend

May 5, 2025

Local News

Early Friday morning collision results in severe injuries

May 3, 2025

Island Features

Ray Gray Classic Draws Big Crowds and Big Support for Surf Club WITH PHOTO GALLERY

April 29, 2019

Island Features

Scuba Diving in the Graveyard of the Atlantic

May 13, 2019

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Cape Hatteras falls in second round of state playoffs, but ends season with winning record

Joy Crist - May 10, 2025

Cape Hatteras and Durham’s Voyager Academy squared off in the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) state playoffs on...

Local News

Hurricane Preparedness Week: Use caution in the aftermath; threat of rip currents from distant storms

May 10, 2025

Local News

Hurricane Preparedness Week: Stay protected during storms

May 9, 2025

Local News

Ocracoke Express begins 2025 summer season on May 13

May 8, 2025

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Hurricane Preparedness Week: Get moving when a storm threatens

May 8, 2025

Park Service investigating overnight break-in of Bodie Island Lighthouse

Sam Walker - May 6, 2025

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The National Park Service has opened an investigation into an unauthorized entry of the Bodie Island Lighthouse between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. Details...

Seashore News

Coastal Resources Commission tours Buxton Beach as plans accelerate to repair Buxton jetties

May 2, 2025

Seashore News

ORV night driving restrictions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands begin May 1

May 1, 2025

Seashore News

Outer Banks Forever offers ways to give back during National Park Week

April 23, 2025

Seashore News

Project begins to replace Avon’s 22 public beach boardwalks

April 20, 2025

After nearly 70 years, a message in a bottle finds its way back to its original Hatteras owner

Joy Crist - May 8, 2025

Mike Garrett was walking his dog in his Hatteras Village neighborhood when he noticed a small bottle bobbing in the nearby creek. Made of...

Island Features

Cape Hatteras Hurricanes advance to second round of state playoffs

May 7, 2025

Island Features

Cape Hatteras varsity baseball team advances to state playoffs

May 6, 2025

Island Features

Annual Buxton and Ocracoke Ceremonies to honor WWII sailors will be held on May 8 and May 9

May 4, 2025

Island Features

Night Sky: The Eta Aquarids meteor shower and more highlights for May

May 1, 2025

Oyster Roast on May 10 will benefit the Frisco-Buxton Pathway

Joy Crist - May 9, 2025

The community is invited to an oyster roast on Saturday, May 10, at the Frisco Woods Campground, with oysters, barbecue, Lost Colony Beer, a...

Community News Brief

Dare County Mathletes Continue to Shine at State Mathematics Competition

May 9, 2025

Community News Brief

Cape Hatteras Elementary School’s May Storm Report

May 8, 2025

Community News Brief

Ocracoke Island-wide yard sale will be held May 17

May 8, 2025

Community News Brief

Outer Banks Health President Ronnie Sloan to retire

May 8, 2025

Marine Fisheries Commission to meet May 21-23 in Beaufort

Staff Reporter - May 10, 2025

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet May 21-23 at the Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort, N.C. 28516. The meeting will be livestreamed...

Fishing

A shark fishing trip reveals an unexpected commonality between two anglers

May 4, 2025

Fishing

Avon Fishing Pier reopens for the 2025 season on May 1

April 30, 2025

Fishing

Blackfin tuna catches close to shore are creating a buzz

April 24, 2025

Fishing

For the first time, Rodanthe Pier will host the Annual Fishing Jamboree for disabled veterans

April 15, 2025

Tourism spending in N.C. sets another record at $36.7 billion in 2024; 5th most visited state in U.S.

Staff Reporter - May 9, 2025

Governor Josh Stein announced Wednesday that the overall North Carolina tourism economy held strong against the headwinds of Hurricane Helene, as travelers spent more...

Real Estate

Potential zoning change for Buxton, Frisco is tabled so further study can be conducted

May 5, 2025

Real Estate

Public hearing on zoning text change for Buxton, Frisco will be held at the May 5 Board of Commissioners meeting

May 2, 2025

Real Estate

Industry projections for the summer tourist season include some uncertainty

April 27, 2025

Real Estate

Dare County Tax Department available to answer 2025 property revaluation questions on April 24

April 22, 2025

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