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Santa in transit to the Outer Banks; Deliveries may be delayed if surf, fishing conditions are good

Local News Staff Reporter -
Per a recent update from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) center, Santa is completing his operations in Western Europe and is making...

Plenty of sunshine, 60 degree temperatures forecast for Christmas Day

Local News Staff Reporter -
Santa won’t have to worry about navigating through rough weather to reach the Outer Banks tonight, as the holiday forecast calls for plenty of...

Pamlico Sound ferry routes for Ocracoke Island will resume winter schedule on December 24

Local News Staff Reporter -
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry System will resume its regular schedule for Pamlico Sound routes between Cedar Island and Ocracoke, and Swan Quarter...

‘Tis the season … for ‘Christmas’ seals resting on Outer Banks’ beaches

Island Features Sam Walker -
It’s that time of year again, when seals like take to a break on area beaches. And if you see a seal or any...

Former islander’s fundraiser makes Ocracoke Christmas brighter

Island Features Connie Leinbach -
Former Ocracoke Island resident Barbara Hardy wanted to do something special for the children of Ocracoke who had just had their world rocked by...
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New ABC Store in Buxton will open on May 1

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After a flurry of last-minute preparations, the new ABC...

Theodore Roosevelt Meekins, Jr.

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Theodore Roosevelt Meekins, Jr., fondly named “Sport” and “Teddy”,...

Linda Rae Scarborough

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Linda Rae Scarborough, 71 of Nags Head, North Carolina...

Avon Fishing Pier reopens for the 2025 season on May 1

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The Avon Fishing Pier will open for the 2025...

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Traffic lights in Hatteras Village will be replaced with stop signs

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Due to deterioration and a high replacement cost, the...

Cora Lee O’Neal

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Cora L. O’Neal was called home to be with...

Blackfin tuna catches close to shore are creating a buzz

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Hatteras Island is currently experiencing an unusual event in...

Rudy Leroy Austin

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OCRACOKE -- Rudy Leroy Austin, a cherished native son...

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