New guided tours will be held at the Little Kinnakeet Life-Saving Station starting June 28

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) recently announced that they are offering a new and unique guided tour program at the historic Little Kinnakeet Life-Saving Station just north of Avon. “Meet with a Ranger for a guided tour, where you’ll explore the inside of the 1874 Boat House and 1892 Cook House,” stated CHNS in […]

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‘Dare To 55’ to target speeding, drunk driving on Tuesday

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies will be participating in a traffic safety event Tuesday afternoon and evening in Dare County targeting aggressive drivers that are speeding, tailgating, driving while impaired, and committing other offenses. Dare County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. M.A. “Andy” Harris is coordinating the Dare To 55 event that will […]

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New study finds paths to more effective short-term rental regulations

Rent Responsibly and the College of Charleston have released the 2024 State of the Short-Term Rental (STR) Industry Report, the largest study of its kind exploring the STR industry and the local STR regulatory landscape across the US. Researchers surveyed more than 5,000 STR owners and property managers about their properties, operations, technology, marketing, regulations, […]

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Dare occupancy down nearly 25%, meals off over 12% in April

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The continued “reset” of visitation to Dare County in 2024 was reflected in April’s key tourism-related economic indicators. According to figures presented to the Dare County Tourism Board at their meeting on Thursday, occupancy collections in April were down 24.55% and meals collections were off by 12.25% compared to the previous year. Through […]

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After raising $3,000 for local non-profits, OBX Shred Fest will return to Rodanthe in 2025

For the first time since its inception, the 7th Annual Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest was held in Rodanthe on May 18, 2024, with a full day of music, sports, and community-wide fun that exceeded expectations. The annual spring event attracts X-Games athletes, skaters, BMX bikers, and thrill-seekers of all ages, and May’s edition was enthusiastically […]

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