Storm Watch
SnOBX becoming more likely from weekend nor’easter
A second straight weekend of significant wintry weather is becoming more likely for northeastern North Carolina and the northern Outer Banks, while even Hatteras and [Read More]
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H2O
N.C. Aquariums treating more than 60 cold-stunned sea turtles
A sudden drop in water temperatures this week has increased the number of cold-stunned sea turtles arriving for care at all three North Carolina Aquariums. [Read More]
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VIDEO: No one hurt after garage catches fire in lower Currituck County
No one was hurt after a garage caught fire north of Aydlett in lower Currituck County around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Firefighters were called to the [Read More]
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Ocracoke Observer: Grounded yacht on South Point awaits a tow
By Connie Leinbach, Ocracoke Observer Scott Pumphrey is chillin’ by himself today on his accidental waterfront hotel nestled temporarily on the Ocracoke beach. Early Tuesday [Read More]
Neighbor to Neighbor Help Zone
Trailers used on Ocracoke for emergency housing after Dorian find new life around region
Ocracoke Island experienced a storm like most islanders did not recall in their lifetimes, the morning of September 6, 2019, as a 7.4 foot storm [Read More]
Storm Watch
SnOBX round two expected on Saturday with powerful nor’easter
Another round of snow is forecast for northeastern North Carolina and the northern Outer Banks for Friday night into Saturday, as a powerful nor’easter will [Read More]
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Missed the Ferry Division job fair? Applications also taken in-person at terminals, shipyard
By Joy Crist, Island Free Press The North Carolina Ferry Division is hosting four upcoming job fairs, starting with a fair in Elizabeth City on [Read More]
Coronavirus
Dare nears 7,000 resident cases of COVID-19; new cases, positive test rate down this week
Dare County has nearly reached the 7,000 positive test mark for COVID-19 among residents, while seeing the number of new cases and percentage of positive [Read More]
H2O
Ocracoke Observer: Baltimore couple OK after 55-foot motor yacht grounds on South Point
By Connie Leinbach, Ocracoke Observer Scott and Karen Pumphrey of Baltimore, Maryland, landed on Ocracoke the wrong way – on the beach in their grounded [Read More]
Things To Do
Jockey’s Ridge State Park leads N.C. with 1.8 million visitors in 2021
Jockey’s Ridge State Park was the most visited state park in all of North Carolina in 2021, continuing its hold of the top spot as [Read More]