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Danger Looms for Beachgoers in Cape LookoutDanger Looms for Beachgoers in Cape Lookout

Danger Looms for Beachgoers in Cape Lookout

News Summary This summer, visitors to Cape Lookout, NC are urged to be cautious due to a dangerous phantom sandbar…

2 weeks ago
Rip Current Warnings Issued for Outer Banks Due to Hurricane ErnestoRip Current Warnings Issued for Outer Banks Due to Hurricane Ernesto

Rip Current Warnings Issued for Outer Banks Due to Hurricane Ernesto

News Summary Beachgoers on the Outer Banks are urged to exercise caution as the National Weather Service has issued rip…

2 weeks ago
Riptide the Wild Horse Advocates for Conservation in RaleighRiptide the Wild Horse Advocates for Conservation in Raleigh

Riptide the Wild Horse Advocates for Conservation in Raleigh

News Summary Riptide, a wild horse representing the Corolla Wild Horse herd, visited Raleigh to advocate for conservation funding. He…

3 weeks ago
Orca Spotted Near Kitty Hawk: A Conservation OpportunityOrca Spotted Near Kitty Hawk: A Conservation Opportunity

Orca Spotted Near Kitty Hawk: A Conservation Opportunity

News Summary An orca sighting off Kitty Hawk, NC, marks a rare event, being the first in five years. The…

4 weeks ago
Coastal Flood Advisory Issued as Tropical Storm Debby ApproachesCoastal Flood Advisory Issued as Tropical Storm Debby Approaches

Coastal Flood Advisory Issued as Tropical Storm Debby Approaches

News Summary As Tropical Storm Debby nears the Outer Banks, North Carolina, a coastal flood advisory is in effect. Residents…

2 months ago
Weather Alerts for Hatteras and Ocracoke: Stay Safe!Weather Alerts for Hatteras and Ocracoke: Stay Safe!

Weather Alerts for Hatteras and Ocracoke: Stay Safe!

News Summary Residents and visitors of Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands are advised to prepare for severe weather. The National Weather…

2 months ago
Dare County Reports First Bird Flu Case in Backyard FlockDare County Reports First Bird Flu Case in Backyard Flock

Dare County Reports First Bird Flu Case in Backyard Flock

News Summary Dare County, North Carolina has confirmed its first case of bird flu, known as highly pathogenic avian influenza…

2 months ago
Virginia Beach Community Honors Fallen Police OfficersVirginia Beach Community Honors Fallen Police Officers

Virginia Beach Community Honors Fallen Police Officers

News Summary The Virginia Beach community is coming together in support of the families of fallen officers Christopher Reese and…

2 months ago
Community Safety Alerts and Local Developments in DuckCommunity Safety Alerts and Local Developments in Duck

Community Safety Alerts and Local Developments in Duck

News Summary This week in Duck, community members are alerted to the dangers of counterfeit currency circulating in local businesses,…

2 months ago
Winter Storm Hits Central and Eastern North Carolina HardWinter Storm Hits Central and Eastern North Carolina Hard

Winter Storm Hits Central and Eastern North Carolina Hard

News Summary North Carolina faced its third winter storm of the season on February 19-20, 2025, with central and eastern…

2 months ago