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Rodanthe Faces Coastal Erosion Crisis as Another Home Falls Into the Atlantic Ocean
Rodanthe, North Carolina: A Community Faces the Ocean’s Wrath Last week, the picturesque town of Rodanthe, located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, was once again reminded of the...
Buxton, N.C. Beach Access Closed Amid Safety Hazards and Erosion Concerns
Buxton, N.C. Beach Access Temporarily Closed Due to Hazards In a recent turn of events, the Buxton Beach Access on the picturesque Cape Hatteras National Seashore has been closed to...
Ocracoke Island Remains Closed as Severe Weather Causes Roadway Flooding and Ferry Service Suspension
Ocracoke Island Remains Closed Due to Weather Conditions Ocracoke Island is still closed as of Tuesday morning, with the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry service suspended due to severe ocean overwash and water...
Cape Hatteras Struggles with Storm Aftermath as Flooding and Damage Affect Local Communities
Cape Hatteras Faces the Aftermath of Recent Storms On the picturesque Cape Hatteras in North Carolina, residents and visitors alike are feeling the effects of a tropical cyclone’s remnants that...
Dare County Faces Growing Threats from Hurricanes, Community Takes Action to Protect Homes
Dare County: A Community Battling Nature’s Fury Living in Dare County, North Carolina, is often seen as a dream come true for many. The stunning oceanfront views, the sound of...
Tragedy Strikes as 12-Year-Old Boy Drowns at Corolla Beach Amid Rough Surf Conditions
Tragedy Strikes at Corolla Beach Corolla, NC – A sunny Saturday afternoon at Corolla Beach turned from a day of fun into a scene of heartbreak as rescuers launched a...
Rodanthe, NC Enhances N.C. 12 Resilience with Ongoing Storm Preparation Efforts
Rodanthe, NC: Preparing for Storms with Resilient Road Work As you stroll through the picturesque area of Rodanthe, North Carolina, you might notice some unusual sounds—metal clanging against asphalt and...
Flooding Forces Outer Banks Community to Come Together in Recovery Efforts
Flooding Hits the Outer Banks: A Community in Recovery This week, as the sun peeks through the clouds, the city of Outer Banks is picking itself up after experiencing some...
Windy Weather Alerts Issued for NC12 in Outer Banks This Weekend
Windy Weather Alerts for NC12 in Outer Banks Welcome to the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina! While this area is known for its stunning beaches and picturesque views, it...
BUSINESS
Exciting Initiatives Transforming the Outer Banks Community
Exciting Developments in the Outer Banks Community! The beautiful Outer Banks area is buzzing with positive changes, thanks to some incredible local organizations making waves in the community! It’s always...
Nags Head Resident Honored with New HVAC System from Feel the Love Program
Nags Head Resident Receives New HVAC System Through Feel the Love Program In the picturesque town of Nags Head, North Carolina, a heartwarming initiative is making a real difference in...
Exciting Opportunity: 177 Acres of Unimproved Land with Ocean Access for Sale in Corolla, NC
Exciting Land Opportunity in Corolla, North Carolina! Curious about real estate adventures? Well, we’ve got some thrilling news straight from Corolla, North Carolina! A unique piece of land has hit...
Kill Devil Hills Awards Scholarships to Young Artists in Vibrant Community Celebration
Kill Devil Hills Celebrates Young Talent with Scholarships for the Arts The vibrant coastal town of Kill Devil Hills is buzzing with excitement as the Outer Banks Forum for the...
Exciting 177-Acre Land Offering with Ocean Access Hits the Market in Corolla, NC
Exciting Land Offering in Corolla, North Carolina! Corolla, NC – September 16, 2024, is shaping up to be a big day for real estate buffs and anyone dreaming of building...
Excitement Builds for Brewtag Event in Nags Head to Raise Funds for Rogallo Foundation
Excitement Builds for Brewtag in Nags Head, North Carolina Nags Head is gearing up for an event that promises to be a thrilling blend of craft beer and flight enthusiasm—the...
Outer Banks Unveils The Outer Banks Promise to Secure Future Preservation
The Outer Banks Announces the Exciting New Outer Banks Promise Located along the stunning coast of North Carolina, the Outer Banks is not just a beautiful vacation spot for many,...
Outer Banks Celebrates Launch of Local Surfing Business with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Celebrating Surf Culture in the Outer Banks On a bright and sunny Thursday, August 1, the charming town of Nags Head welcomed a wave of excitement as the Outer Banks...
Outer Banks Drivers to Observe New Off-Season Speed Limits Starting September 16
Outer Banks Motorists: Speed Limit Changes Coming Your Way! Attention, folks in the beautiful Outer Banks! As we settle into the lovely autumn season, there’s some important news on the...
Events/What's Happening
Celebrate 30 Years of Community Spirit with CYP’s Birthday Bash in Nags Head!
Celebrate 30 Years of Community Spirit in Nags Head! Hey there, Nags Head! We’ve got some fantastic news to share with you. The Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County...
Bodie Island Lighthouse Climbing Closed September 18, 2024, But Grounds and Park Store Remain Open
Bodie Island Lighthouse Climbing Closure Announcement Hey there, lighthouse lovers! If you’re planning a visit to the beautiful Bodie Island Lighthouse located in the Outer Banks, we have an important...
Outer Banks Festival of Model Aviation Set for September 28, 2024, Promising Fun and Community Support
Exciting Times Ahead in Dare County: Outer Banks Festival of Model Aviation Hey there, Outer Banks residents! Get ready to mark your calendars for a fun-filled day this coming Saturday,...
Manteo Community Honors the Life and Legacy of Celia Rollinson Meekins
Manteo, NC Remembers Celia Rollinson Meekins It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Celia Rollinson Meekins, who peacefully departed this life on...
Tar Heels Embrace Team Bonding with Summer Retreat in the Outer Banks
Tar Heels Make Waves in the Outer Banks This Summer As summer rolls on, the sun-soaked shores of the Outer Banks in North Carolina welcomed the North Carolina Tar Heels...
Manteo Implements Seasonal Speed Limit Reductions to Enhance Safety for Fall Visitors
Manteo Welcomes Off-Season Speed Limit Changes Manteo, N.C. is buzzing with news that will impact anyone driving through the picturesque Outer Banks this fall. Starting Monday, the beloved seasonal speed...
Kitty Hawk’s Theatre of Dare Launches 34th Season with Comedic Delight ‘Social Security’
Kitty Hawk Welcomes Theatre of Dare for Its 34th Season Get ready for some laughs, Kitty Hawk! Theatre of Dare is all set to kick off its 34th season with...
Manteo Prepares for Updated Speed Limits on Highway 12 as Fall Approaches
Manteo, N.C. Braces for Seasonal Speed Limit Changes on Highway 12 As we settle into the cooler months here in beautiful Manteo, North Carolina, residents and visitors alike should be...
Fall Brings New Speed Limits to Outer Banks Roads
Fall Arrives on the Outer Banks with New Speed Limits As autumn settles in on the beautiful Outer Banks, locals and visitors alike are adjusting to some important changes on...
CRIME
Traffic Stop in Southern Shores Leads to Drug Possession Arrest
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Drug Possession in Southern Shores Southern Shores, NC is a beautiful coastal town known for its stunning beaches and friendly community. However, in a...
Southern Shores Police Set Up Checkpoint, Leading to Drug-Related Arrest
Southern Shores Police Conduct Checkpoint, Leading to Drug Arrest On a breezy evening in Southern Shores, North Carolina, the local police were on the lookout for impaired drivers. It all...
Traffic Stop in Southern Shores Leads to Arrest and Major Drug Seizure
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Southern Shores On the evening of September 6, 2024, a routine traffic stop turned into a significant drug seizure in the quiet area...
Scam Alert in Dare County: Beware of Phony Calls from Fraudsters
Scam Alert in Dare County: Stay Alert and Protect Yourself For residents of Dare County, a heads-up from the local sheriff’s office is in order! Recently, there have been reports...
Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Life of Young Man in Nags Head, North Carolina
Tragic Drowning Incident in Nags Head, North Carolina In a heartbreaking turn of events, a vibrant young man from Columbus, Ohio, has lost his life while enjoying a day at...
Buxton and Avon Experience Swift Justice: Two Arrested for Recent Break-Ins and Larceny
Buxton and Avon See Quick Justice: Two Suspects Arrested Buxton and Avon, NC – September 8, 2024 – If you’ve been around Buxton and Avon lately, you may have heard...
Frisco Residents Witness Intense Police Chase Following Suspect’s Attempted Escape
Frisco Residents Experience Dramatic Chase as Suspect Attempts to Evade Law Enforcement Frisco, NC – Early on the morning of July 23, 2024, residents of Frisco witnessed an intense police...
Local Driver Found Asleep at the Wheel on Highway 64, Arrested for Drug Possession
Manteo, NC: A Wake-Up Call on Highway 64 This morning in Manteo, things took an unexpected turn when local deputies had to respond to a report of a careless driver...
K-9 Unit Helps Nab Methamphetamine Suspect in Colington Harbor late-night Patrol
Drug Arrest Made in Colington Harbor Following K-9 Alert Colington, NC – A late-night routine patrol on September 4, 2024, by deputies from the A-District resulted in a drug-related arrest...
POLITICS
Dare County Faces Growing Threats from Hurricanes, Community Takes Action to Protect Homes
Dare County: A Community Battling Nature’s Fury Living in Dare County, North Carolina, is often seen as a dream come true for many. The stunning oceanfront views, the sound of...
Washington D.C. Buzzes as Vice President Calls for Second Debate Amidst Former President’s Reluctance
Washington D.C. Sparks Discussions Over Potential Second Debate So, here we are in center-stage Washington D.C., where the political atmosphere is buzzing with excitement and debate talk is heating up....
Political Tensions Rise as Kamala Harris’s Potential Candidacy Sparks Debate Over Mike Johnson’s Future
Political Ripples in Washington D.C. As the political theater unfolds in Washington D.C., the buzz surrounding the potential impact of Kamala Harris’s leadership is making waves among Democrats. The conversations...
Cartoonists Deliver Humor and Insight Amid Political Turmoil in D.C.
Cartoonists Serve Up a Fresh Batch of Political Humor in Washington, D.C. Hey, folks! If you’ve been glued to your TV, scrolling through social media, or just trying to keep...
Community Grieves as Controversial Ad Ignites Backlash for Insensitivity
Heartfelt Statements After Ad Dismissed as Insensitive In a bustling city known for its vibrant community and rich culture, a recent advertisement has stirred up some serious emotions. The ad,...
Political Cartoons Capture the Absurdities and Humor of This Week’s Governance
Welcome to the Weekly Toonosphere Wrap-up from Our Awesome City Hey there, everybody! We’ve made it to another week in the wild world of politics, and as usual, cartoonists across...
Community Unites in Outcry Against Insensitive Advertisement Exploiting Grief
Heartfelt Backlash from a City Uniting Against Insensitivity In a small city bustling with energy and diverse voices, an unexpected wave of anger sparked in the community this week over...
Political Cartoons This Week: Laughing Through the Hypocrisies and Absurdities of Politics
Welcome to the Weekly Dose of Political Cartoons from the Toonosphere There’s something universally relatable about political cartoons; they’re like little snapshots of our collective frustration and laughter over the...
City in Shock Over Controversial Advertisement Igniting Grief and Outrage
City in Shock Over Controversial Advertisement In a small city that’s no stranger to news drama, the air is thick with controversy as residents react to a recent ad that...
SPORTS
San Diego Baseball Game Takes Unexpected Turn as Altuve’s Foot Argument Sparks Drama
San Diego Sees Wild Baseball Drama Unfold at Petco Park On a breezy Tuesday evening, baseball fans in San Diego were treated to a wild spectacle that could only be...
Travis Hunter: The College Football Sensation Revolutionizing the Game in Colorado
Travis Hunter Takes College Football by Storm in Colorado Denver, Colorado — If you haven’t heard yet, there’s a college football sensation that’s making waves this season and his name...
Brock Purdy Pays Tribute to Vikings’ Defensive Strategy After Tough Loss
Minneapolis: Purdy Pays His Respects This past Sunday, the atmosphere at U.S. Bank Stadium was electric as the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Minnesota Vikings. The match, which...
Fantasy Football Week 2 Panic Meter: Are Your Players in Trouble?
Welcome to the Fantasy Frenzy: Panic Meter Edition! Hey there, folks! Let’s chat about what’s been unfolding in the fantasy football landscape. It’s that time of year again where every...
Sabrina Carpenter Reveals Inspiration Behind Hit Song “Espresso” During Dreamy French Getaway
Exciting Summer Jams: Sabrina Carpenter Shares the Scoop on Her Hit “Espresso” Hey there, pop music fans! If you haven’t been living under a rock, you might have heard that...
Tar Heels Embrace Team Bonding with Summer Retreat in the Outer Banks
Tar Heels Make Waves in the Outer Banks This Summer As summer rolls on, the sun-soaked shores of the Outer Banks in North Carolina welcomed the North Carolina Tar Heels...
Good News for Utes: Cameron Rising’s Injury Less Serious Than Expected
Good News for Utah Fans: Cameron Rising’s Injury Isn’t as Bad as It Looked! Hey there, folks! If you caught the game in Salt Lake City last weekend, you probably...
Canelo Álvarez and Edgar Berlanga Leave Lasting Impressions in Vegas Bout
Las Vegas: Canelo’s Respect for Berlanga Shines Through So, here we are in Las Vegas, the bright lights and the energy buzzing, especially after a thrilling night of boxing. The...
Jacob deGrom’s Impressive Return Fails to Secure Win for Rangers Against Mariners
Jacob deGrom Makes a Splash in His Return to Texas ARLINGTON, TX – Jacob deGrom is back in action, and if his return game is anything to go by, he’s...
