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Body of Outer Banks Health worker Carlson ‘BJ’ Johnson recovered in Atlantic

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by Outer Banks Voice The North Carolina Wildlife Commission has confirmed that a Kill Devil Hills man and Outer Banks Health practitioner was found in...
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Old Manns Harbor Bridge to reopen to traffic Friday

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The William B. Umstead Bridge in Dare County, locally known as the Old Manns Harbor Bridge, will reopen to traffic before the end of...
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Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce voices opposition to adding, increasing ferry tolls

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The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce recently added its organization to a growing list of stakeholders that are voicing opposition to a state bill...
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Pamlico Sound ferry routes delay summer schedule due to shoaling

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The N.C. Ferry Division’s Pamlico Sound routes between Swan Quarter, Cedar Island and Ocracoke will temporarily remain on their spring schedules until completion of...
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Heavy rains, flash flooding risk will continue into Wednesday

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Additional rounds of rainfall along the Outer Banks are expected through Wednesday, leading to a continued risk of flash flooding, according to an update...
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North Carolinians still planning to travel this summer despite economic concerns

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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Even though there are concerns about their economic futures, the percentage of North Carolina residents planning to travel this summer is higher than...
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Heavy rainfall is expected early this week

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A wet weather pattern is expected over the Outer Banks starting on Sunday, May 11, with 2-4 inches of rain forecast over the next...
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Cape Hatteras falls in second round of state playoffs, but ends season with winning record

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Cape Hatteras and Durham’s Voyager Academy squared off in the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) state playoffs on...
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Body of Outer Banks Health worker Carlson ‘BJ’ Johnson recovered in Atlantic

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by Outer Banks Voice The North Carolina Wildlife Commission has...

Island Free Press announces its annual Calendar Photo Contest is open for submissions

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80th annual Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative members meeting will be held Monday, May 19

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Ocracoke Island-wide yard sale will be held May 17

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