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Parts of eastern North Carolina back in severe drought

Local News Sam Walker - April 26, 2025

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com A large band of eastern North Carolina has moved back into severe drought, as dry conditions that began last September continue to impact...

Despite a cold and snowy start to 2025, Dare occupancy and meals collections hold steady, retail sales jump 7%

Local News Sam Walker - April 25, 2025

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The start of 2025 was relatively even with the previous year for Dare County hotels, vacation rentals and restaurants, while there was a...

All U.S. 158 lanes near Jockey’s Ridge reopen after roadway repairs completed

Local News Sam Walker - April 25, 2025

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Repairs to U.S. 158 lanes northbound between Conch and Hollowell streets in Nags Head have been completed much earlier than anticipated. All lanes between...

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...