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Power Restoration Efforts Underway Following Outage in North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Power Restoration Efforts Underway on North Carolina’s Outer Banks In the charming locale of Rodanthe, N.C., a determined effort is underway to restore power to the picturesque islands of Hatteras...
Outer Banks Waters Turn Chilly: Sea Turtles Face Cold-Stunning Crisis
Outer Banks Currents Shifting, Sea Turtles in Trouble! Welcome to the beautiful shores of the Outer Banks, where the water is feeling less like a summer day at the beach...
Ocean’s Fury Claims Another Beach House in Rodanthe, N.C. Amid Erosion Crisis
Rodanthe, N.C.: Ocean Takes Another Beach House On a quiet evening in Rodanthe, North Carolina, the unthinkable happened as the Atlantic Ocean claimed another beach house, leaving residents and visitors...
Wanchese Community Honors the Life and Legacy of Local Fishing Icon Gilbert R. “Moon” Tillett
Wanchese Community Remembers a Local Legend: Gilbert R. “Moon” Tillett In a touching farewell, the town of Wanchese has come together to honor the life of a true local icon,...
Outer Banks Beachgoers Alerted: Tiny Blue Sea Dragons Spotted Along Shoreline
Outer Banks Residents Warned: Tiny Dragons Spotted on Beaches! Hey there, beach lovers of Outer Banks! It’s not every day you get to encounter a creature that looks like it...
Remembering Timothy James Born: A Legacy of Craftsmanship and Love for the Outdoors
Remembering Timothy James Born: A Lifelong Artisan and Outdoor Enthusiast Kill Devil Hills, NC – It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the peaceful passing...
Exciting Developments in the Outer Banks: Environmental Protections, Year-Round Shelter, and Community Spirit!
Exciting Developments in the Outer Banks! Hey there, Outer Banks! There’s a lot happening lately, and we’ve got some engaging news to fill you in on. From environmental initiatives to...
Ocracoke Island Family Tragedy: Fatal Accident on N.C. Highway 12 Leaves Community in Shock
Ocracoke Island Sees Tragedy on N.C. Highway 12 Ocracoke Island, NC – A tragic day unfolded on Tuesday as a fatal accident brought a heartbreaking toll to the otherwise serene...
Tragic Night on the Beach: Community Mourns the Loss of Beloved Wild Stallion Bullwinkle
Tragic Night on the Beach: A Wild Stallion’s Last Stand On a seemingly normal Friday evening in the charming coastal town of Currituck County, a heartbreaking incident unfolded that would...
BUSINESS
Ocracoke Island Encourages Unique Holiday Spirit with Pony Adoptions
Ocracoke Island Offers a Unique Holiday Gift: Pony Adoptions! Ocracoke, a charming little village nestled in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, is embracing the holiday spirit with a wonderful...
Excitement in New Bern as Holiday Travel Season Approaches!
Excitement in New Bern as Holiday Travel Season Approaches! New Bern is buzzing with excitement as we dive into what’s expected to be one of the busiest holiday travel seasons...
Southern Shores’ Siena Nason Shines as an Academic Star in Cancer Research
Southern Shores’ Siena Nason Shines as an Academic Star In the sunny town of Southern Shores, a young woman is making waves in the world of cancer research, and her...
Exciting Launch of DropCountr App Empowers Dare County Residents to Conserve Water
Exciting News for Dare County Residents: Introducing the DropCountr App! Dare County Takes Water Conservation to the Next Level Hey there, Dare County! If you’ve ever wished you could keep...
Big Boost for Elizabeth City’s Community Care Collaborative with $10,000 Matching Grant
Big Boost for Community Care Collaborative in Elizabeth City Elizabeth City is buzzing with excitement as the Community Care Collaborative (CCC), an important program of the Albemarle Area United Way,...
Rodanthe, N.C. Struggles With Erosion as Tourism Season Approaches
Rodanthe, N.C.: A Beach Paradise Faces Erosion Challenges As we roll into another bustling tourism season in the stunning Outer Banks, the reality of erosion has been making waves—quite literally!...
KILL DEVIL HILLS WELCOMES OUTER BANKS BOX WITH RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY
KILL DEVIL HILLS CELEBRATES A NEW VENTURE WITH RIBBON CUTTING In a delightful gathering that brought together community members and local artisans, the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce celebrated the...
Outer Banks Celebrates Record Year of Over 19,000 Baby Sea Turtles Hatching
Outer Banks Welcomes a Record Year for Sea Turtles Outer Banks, NC – This summer, while sun-seekers strolled the picturesque shores of the Outer Banks, the coastal paradise welcomed some...
Norfolk Woman Wins $100,000 Lottery Jackpot from $50 Scratch-Off Ticket
Norfolk’s Deneisha Jackson Hits the Lottery Jackpot! What a Lucky Day! Every once in a while, someone strikes gold, and this time, it’s Deneisha Jackson from Norfolk, Virginia. Can you...
Events/What's Happening
Get Ready for Iration and Pepper at the 2024 Summer Concert Series in Manteo!
Get Ready for a Summer Spectacle in Manteo! Manteo, NC is buzzing with excitement as the countdown begins for the 2024 Summer Concert Series featuring none other than Iration accompanied...
Community Mourns the Loss of Theresa Marie Armendarez: A Legacy of Service and Love
Theresa Marie Armendarez: A Life of Service and Love Harbinger, NC – It is with a heavy heart that we reflect on the life of Theresa Marie Armendarez, who ascended...
Excitement Builds in Buxton for Upcoming Art and Craft Show!
Excitement Builds in Buxton for Upcoming Art and Craft Show! Buxton, NC – The charming town of Buxton is buzzing with anticipation as we get ready for the annual Holiday...
Welcome to the Outer Banks: Adorable Pasta Dogs Looking for Forever Homes!
Welcome to the Outer Banks: Meet Our Adorable Pasta Dogs! Hey there, animal lovers! If you’re in the beautiful Outer Banks area, then you’re in for a delightful treat this...
Join the Community for Duck’s Winter Town Park/Sound Clean-Up on December 7!
Join the Winter Town Park/Sound Clean-Up in Duck! Hey there, Duck residents! Mark your calendars because we have a very exciting event coming up! On December 7 at 10:00 a.m.,...
Thanksgiving Holiday Closures and Trash Collection Schedule in Dare County
Thanksgiving Closures in Dare County: What You Need to Know! As we gear up for the much-anticipated Thanksgiving holiday, residents in Dare County should brace themselves for some temporary closures...
Duck Yuletide Celebration Promises Holiday Cheer and Community Giving this December
Duck Cooks Up a Festive Celebration This December Get ready, Duck! The 14th Annual Duck Yuletide Celebration is just around the corner, bringing a whirlwind of excitement and holiday cheer...
The Outer Banks SPCA Spotlights Adorable Pup Cooper and Upcoming Community Events
The Outer Banks Welcomes Our Friendly Pet of the Week: Cooper! Hey there, Outer Banks! Are you looking to add a bundle of joy to your family? If so, you’ve...
Nags Head Prepares for Exciting 2024 OBX SkimJam Competition with $15,000 Prize Pool
Nags Head Gears Up for the 2024 OBX SkimJam Competition! Get ready, skimboarding fans! Nags Head, North Carolina is all set to host the thrilling 2024 OBX SkimJam from July...
CRIME
Ocracoke Island Family Tragedy: Fatal Accident on N.C. Highway 12 Leaves Community in Shock
Ocracoke Island Sees Tragedy on N.C. Highway 12 Ocracoke Island, NC – A tragic day unfolded on Tuesday as a fatal accident brought a heartbreaking toll to the otherwise serene...
Tragic Night on the Beach: Community Mourns the Loss of Beloved Wild Stallion Bullwinkle
Tragic Night on the Beach: A Wild Stallion’s Last Stand On a seemingly normal Friday evening in the charming coastal town of Currituck County, a heartbreaking incident unfolded that would...
Manteo Community Mourns the Loss of Two Beloved Friends in Tragic Car Accident
Manteo in Mourning After Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Two Longtime Friends The quiet town of Manteo, nestled on the picturesque Roanoke Island, has been shaken to its core following...
Outer Banks Weather Alert: Turbulent Conditions Ahead Amid Conservation Wins and Community Updates
Outer Banks Weather Alert: Brace for Impact! Well, folks in Outer Banks, it’s that time again! As we swing into the week of November 15, 2024, a Coastal Low is...
Frisco Community in Shock as Woman Charged with Attempted Murder
Frisco Shaken by Attempted Murder Charges As the sun began to set on the evening of November 6th, the quiet community of Frisco, North Carolina was rocked by a serious...
Tragedy Strikes Nags Head as Teen Drowns on Fourth of July Weekend
Nags Head, N.C.: A Tragic Start to the Fourth of July Weekend The usually cheerful atmosphere of Nags Head has taken a heartbreaking turn as the Fourth of July weekend...
Frisco, NC Residents Shocked by Attempted Murder Charges in Disturbing Incident
Frisco, North Carolina: A Shocking Tale of Violence In the quiet town of Frisco, located in the beautiful Outer Banks region of North Carolina, an unsettling incident unfolded that has...
Maryland Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Hitting Man with Car in Frisco, N.C.
Frisco, N.C. – A Shocking Incident on Hatteras Island Frisco, a serene spot on the Outer Banks, is reeling from an alarming incident that took place Wednesday night. It’s not...
Warning Issued in Kitty Hawk About Rising Phishing Scams Amid Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Warning in Kitty Hawk: Beware of Phishing Scams! Residents of Kitty Hawk, gather around because we’ve got some vital information to share! The local police department is raising an alarm...
POLITICS
Breaking News: Outer Banks Beach Closures, Human Trafficking Arrests, and Political Campaigns Intensify in North Carolina
Breaking News in North Carolina Outer Banks Beach Closures Due to Erosion The picturesque beaches of the Outer Banks have faced an unexpected challenge as a home has tragically collapsed...
Concerns Rise Over Pollution at Former Naval Station in Buxton, North Carolina
Concerns Rise Over Pollution at Former Naval Station in Buxton, North Carolina Buxton, N.C. — Nestled along the beautiful shores of the Outer Banks, the story of Naval Station Cape...
Local Community Unites for Recovery, Celebration, and Upcoming Elections in Manteo
Local News from Manteo: A Time for Community Support and Celebration Hey there, Manteo! It’s a busy time in our town and surrounding areas, with some important updates you won’t...
Buxton Beach Access Closure and Restoration Efforts Under Review by Congressman Greg Murphy
Buxton Beach Access Closure and Restoration Efforts Highlighted by Congressman Greg Murphy Buxton, a charming town on the picturesque Outer Banks, is currently navigating through some necessary changes as officials...
Currituck County Welcomes New Manager Amid Local Rescues and Community Updates in Camden, NC
Currituck County’s New Manager and Local Rescues: A Busy Week in Camden, NC Hey there, Camden! We have quite a few exciting updates this week that you won’t want to...
Dare County Implements Balloon Ban to Safeguard Coastal Wildlife
Dare County Takes Bold Step to Protect Wildlife with Balloon Ban In a move that has wildlife enthusiasts and environmentally conscious citizens cheering, the Commissioners of Dare County have made...
Washington D.C. Gears Up for Potential Trump Comeback as New Think Tank Emerges
Washington D.C. Buzzing with Possible Changes Ahead Have you heard the latest chatter coming out of Washington D.C.? It seems there’s a new think tank on the block that’s stirring...
Big Shifts in Election Campaign Strategies as the Countdown Begins
Big Shifts in Election Campaign Strategies as the Countdown Begins As the election season heats up in Chicago, things are getting real! With only a few weeks left until the...
Vermont Voters Demand Real Solutions as Harris-Walz Campaign Gains Momentum
Vermont Voters Speak: What They Expect from Harris-Walz Campaign In the heart of Vermont, conversations are buzzing about the upcoming elections. With the Harris-Walz campaign gearing up, many folks are...
SPORTS
Tucson Prepares for Epic College Basketball Clash: Duke Battles Arizona at McKale Center
Tucson, Arizona Gears Up for a Classic Showdown Hey there, college basketball fans! Buckle up because this Friday night at 10:30 p.m. ET, the Duke Blue Devils are heading out...
Miami’s Fantasy Football Showdown: Key Players and Strategies for Week 12
Miami’s Fantasy Football Showdown: Week 12 Keys to Victory Miami is buzzing as we head into Week 12 of the fantasy football season! With some serious matchups on the horizon...
Warriors’ Draymond Green Under Fire as Suspension Rumors Loom After Flagrant Foul
Warriors’ Draymond Green Faces Suspension Talk After Flagrant Foul San Francisco has found itself buzzing over the latest news surrounding the Golden State Warriors, specifically about Draymond Green and his...
Philadelphia 76ers’ Star Trio Faces Injury Setbacks in Loss to Grizzlies
Philadelphia’s Star Trio Hits the Court, But the Injury Bug Strikes Again Hey there, basketball fans! Philadelphia was buzzing with excitement on Wednesday night as the 76ers finally got to...
Los Angeles Lakers Rookie Dalton Knecht Makes Waves with Record-Breaking Performance
Los Angeles: The Rise of Dalton Knecht! In an exciting turn of events, the basketball scene in Los Angeles has been buzzing, and it all revolves around rookie guard Dalton...
Celtics Conquer Cavaliers in Dramatic NBA Showdown, Showcase Playoff Readiness
BOSTON — A Showdown for the Ages Well, folks, it seems like the Boston Celtics threw down the gauntlet in their nail-biter game against the Cleveland Cavaliers — and what...
Week 11 Fantasy Football: Navigating Panic and Injury Concerns
Week 11 Wrap-Up: Panic in the Fantasy Streets! Hey there, fantasy football fans! As we dive into Week 11, we can’t ignore the swirling panic that’s gripped the fantasy football...
Cowboys Suffer Devastating Loss to Texans, Plunge Further into Disappointing Season
Dallas, A Rough Night for the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium What a wild ride it was for football fans in Dallas last night! The Cowboys faced off against the Houston...
Rory McIlroy’s Emotional Triumph at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
Rory McIlroy’s Emotional Triumph in Dubai Dubai was buzzing this past Sunday as **Rory McIlroy** secured a monumental victory at the DP World Tour Championship, marking a milestone in his...
