As Hurricane Erin continues to move further away from Eastern Carolina, local and state leaders are now focusing on damage assessment, with Governor Josh Stein

In the aftermath of Hurricane Erin's brush past the Outer Banks, North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is visiting Buxton on Friday to thank first responders and to assess the damage caused.

Gov. Josh Stein toured the Outer Banks to assess Hurricane Erin's damage, noting that while some areas experienced significant property damage, North Carolina "dodged a bullet" with no reported loss of life.