Severe weather threat increases from Helene for the Outer Banks, minor coastal flooding possible

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The severe weather threat for eastern North Carolina from Hurricane Helene has increased, as well as the potential for minor coastal flooding on the beaches of Hatteras and Ocracoke, as well as along the sounds, rivers, and creeks in the border counties. Helene is expected to make landfall this evening along the Florida […]

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On Hatteras Island, October is the time to Drink Pink

The month of October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and on Hatteras Island, a number of local restaurants and businesses have joined the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) in their annual Drink Pink Campaign, which raises funds through island-wide libations. HICF is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that provides support for cancer patients […]

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Miss Katie to resume dredging soon after Dare, Army Corps discuss permit violations

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Following a meeting Wednesday between Dare County leaders and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss repeated violations of federal permits, the Miss Katie dredge will soon be allowed to resume its work in Oregon and Hatteras inlets and other waterways. “We are committed to ensuring that our contractor’s dredging efforts are […]

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Audrey Mae Farrow

AVON — It is with great sadness the family of Audrey Mae Farrow of Avon, North Carolina, announce her passing on Monday September 23, 2024. She peacefully passed away at Outer Banks Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old. Audrey loved her church and served as a past lay leader for St. […]

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Avon Volunteer Fire Department helps fellow Outer Banks VFD with utility truck donation

The Avon Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) recently helped its Outer Banks neighbors to the north by donating its 2003 F350 utility truck to the Stumpy Point Volunteer Fire Department. Stumpy Point volunteers will be putting the donated truck in service as a brush/utility fire truck, replacing their existing 1986 brush unit. Avon VFD replaced its […]

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Outer Banks expected to avoid Helene’s worst, may see some rain/wind

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The Outer Banks and eastern North Carolina will likely avoid significant impacts from Helene, which became a tropical storm on Tuesday, and is forecast to intensify into a major hurricane before making landfall along the Florida Panhandle on Thursday. But the eastern N.C. region could still see some rain which may cause flooding […]

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Rodanthe, Waves beaches temporarily close after third home collapse since Friday

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore CHNS) has temporarily closed the beach from G A Kohler Court in Rodanthe to Wimble Shores North Court in Waves after a Rodanthe home collapsed on Tuesday afternoon, September 24. This is the third unoccupied home to collapse in the immediate area since Friday morning, September 20. The temporary closure also […]

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Third house since Friday collapses in Rodanthe on Tuesday afternoon; 10th home collapse in four years

Video from Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue 4:30 P.M. UPDATE: The Cape Hatteras National Seashore CHNS) has temporarily closed the beach from G A Kohler Court in Rodanthe to Wimble Shores North Court in Waves. The temporary closure also includes Dare County’s Rodanthe Beach Access at 23731 N.C. Highway 12. Another oceanfront home in Rodanthe collapsed at 1:05 […]

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