A major transition for Dare County library patrons is entering its final stages this summer, as the county prepares to ...

If someone told you the best beach in America requires actual effort to reach, you’d probably assume they’re exaggerating for ...

The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a beach hazards statement at 11:47 a.m. on Saturday in effect until 8 p.m. for ...

Republican lawmakers want to loosen decades-old restrictions on hardened shoreline structures as communities search for ...

Croatoan Island, as it was called in the 1500s, separates the Atlantic Ocean and Pamlico Sound. The small Native American ...

Ocracoke is a remote Outer Banks island reachable only by ferry, known for quiet beaches, golf cart travel, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. The island has deep historical roots tied to Blackbeard, ...

The first sea turtle nest of the 2026 season has been documented at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, with the discovery ...

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse renovation in Dare County is taking longer than expected. Visitors to the Outer Banks of North ...

The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Read more on our AI policy here. At 8:25 p.m. on Saturday, the NWS ...

If you think of the Outer Banks as a singular destination, you’d be sorely mistaken. The beloved vacation spot actually encompasses 200 miles of North Carolina barrier islands bordering the Atlantic ...

Since September 2025, 19 houses along the Buxton shoreline on Hatteras Island have collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean. Dare County is preparing to spend $50 million now on yet another beach nourishment ...