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Outer Banks Chamber head Karen Brown to retire in 2026

Local News Sam Walker - April 24, 2025

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Karen Brown has announced she will be retiring at the end of May...

U.S. 158 repairs near Jockey’s Ridge will close northbound lanes starting Monday

Local News Sam Walker - April 21, 2025

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Emergency repairs to the roadway will require the northbound lanes of West U.S. 158 near Jockey's Ridge in Nags Head to close for...

IRS gives all North Carolinians more time to file 2024 taxes, but state returns are still due May 1

Local News Sam Walker - April 18, 2025

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Another automatic extension has been granted by the Internal Revenue Service for everyone in North Carolina to file their 2024 federal individual tax...

NC Senate wants tolls on Hatteras Inlet, Currituck Sound ferry routes, double Ocracoke-mainland and Ocracoke Express rates

Local News Sam Walker - April 17, 2025

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Another attempt by state lawmakers to add tolls to the currently free ferry routes along North Carolina's coast is underway at the General...

NCSU researchers predict 12 to 15 named storms during 2025 hurricane season

Local News Sam Walker - April 15, 2025

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Researchers at North Carolina State University are predicting another active Atlantic hurricane season in 2025, calling for 12 to 15 named tropical cyclones...