From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Dare County’s tourism economy tracking numbers showed modest but broad-based growth to start 2026, with January gross occupancy collections rising 2.8% compared to the same ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a series of updates to its tropical weather products ...

Ocracoke and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore were recently recognized among the top beach destinations in a new article from Southern Living. In its March 17 feature highlighting the “12 […] ...

Outer Banks residents will join communities nationwide on Saturday, March 28, for peaceful “No Kings” Protests, with a protest planned for Hatteras Island. Local demonstrations will take place in two ...

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Law enforcement agencies across North Carolina are warning residents about a new wave of scam messages falsely claiming recipients owe money for parking or toll violations.

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Dare County retail sales reached another strong year in 2025, with steady month-by-month growth and ...

A virtual public workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to share key preliminary findings ...

As Dare Arts continues to grow and evolve as an organization, so does the nonprofit’s staff. In February, Dare Arts welcomed ...

The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry will return for the 2026 season beginning May 5, with service continuing through September 7, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division.

Recreational anglers on the Outer Banks will see the return of black sea bass season next month, with different opening dates ...

A new online marketplace aimed at showcasing and supporting local businesses throughout the Outer Banks is now actively ...

The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative has announced a planned power outage on Thursday night for northern Hatteras Island ...