Outer Banks News, Events, Fishing, Surf Reports & More

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina has joined other Atlantic Coast states involved with the Special Initiative on Offshore Wind on a coordinated [Read More]

Police seek information regarding Sunday burglary in Manteo

On May 21, 2023, at approximately 4:23 am, Dare County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Criminal Investigations responded to a burglary that had just occurred at [Read More]

Sandy Paws Pet Care celebrates ribbon cutting

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Sandy Paws Pet Care OBX LLC on May 24th. Jim Gilreath, Chairman of the [Read More]

“The Story of BBQ in N.C.” exhibit open at Roanoke Island Festival Park

The traveling exhibit “The Story of BBQ in N.C.” is now open at Roanoke Island Festival Park. This free exhibit is open to the public [Read More]

Free Memorial Day Summer Kick-Off Concert returns to Duck

Following a three-year hiatus, the Memorial Day Summer Kick-Off Concert returns to the Town of Duck on Monday, May 29, 2023 with the USAF Heritage [Read More]

Application period opens June 1 for Coastal Reserve local advisory committees

The application period opens June 1 for N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve local advisory committees. Community members are needed for each of [Read More]

North Carolina joins effort to establish regional fisheries mitigation for offshore wind development

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina has joined other Atlantic Coast states involved with the Special Initiative on Offshore Wind on a coordinated [Read More]

New recreational slot limit implemented for striped bass caught in the ocean

A new slot limit for recreationally-caught striped bass will go into effect June 1 in North Carolina ocean waters to comply with action taken by [Read More]

Beach-goers encouraged to “know before you go” ahead of Memorial Day weekend

As the summer season approaches, it’s important to remember that beach safety is paramount to ensuring that you, your friends, and family enjoy all that [Read More]

Memorial Day 2023 closures, trash collection schedule

The Dare County Public Works Department has announced that there will be no changes to the Dare County trash collection schedule over Memorial Day weekend [Read More]

Keep Your Pets Healthy: Monitor Their Health and Reduce Cancer Risk

Submitted by the Coastal Humane Society As devoted pet parents and animal lovers, we all share the same goal of ensuring the happiness and well-being [Read More]

Beach-goers encouraged to “know before you go” ahead of Memorial Day weekend