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BREAKING NEWS
Seven Homes Collapse into the Atlantic in Buxton, NC
Buxton, North Carolina, October 27, 2025 News Summary In Buxton, North Carolina, seven homes collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean amid the fierce waves brought by Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. The collapses...
Hurricanes Cause Six Homes to Collapse into Atlantic Ocean in Buxton
Buxton, North Carolina, October 27, 2025 News Summary Buxton, North Carolina, faced a natural disaster this week as six unoccupied homes collapsed and were swept away by powerful ocean waves from...
Hurricane Erin Threatens East Coast with Flooding
North Carolina, October 26, 2025 News Summary Hurricane Erin has moved away from North Carolina but continues to pose a threat to the East Coast with powerful waves and flooding in...
Controversial Redistricting Plan Impacts North Carolina’s Coastal Communities
North Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Republican-controlled North Carolina Legislature has approved a new congressional map affecting coastal areas, including the Outer Banks. This redistricting realigns several counties and...
North Carolina General Assembly Approves Ferry Funding
Outer Banks, North Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary The North Carolina General Assembly has approved $7 million to support the state’s ferry transportation system along the Outer Banks, crucial for...
Cleanup Intensifies in Buxton, North Carolina After Home Collapses
Buxton, North Carolina, October 23, 2025 News Summary In Buxton, North Carolina, cleanup efforts have escalated following 10 home collapses attributed to severe coastal erosion. Local contractors are actively removing debris,...
Coastal Erosion Threatens Homes on North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Outer Banks, North Carolina, October 23, 2025 News Summary North Carolina is in a crisis as coastal erosion is wreaking havoc on homes in the Outer Banks. Recently, 11 vacation homes...
Family Displaced by E-Bike Battery Fire in Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, October 23, 2025 News Summary A family in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina is facing displacement after a fire caused by an e-bike battery rendered their...
Jonas Pate Faces Scrutiny Over On-Set Altercation
Dubrovnik, Croatia, October 23, 2025 News Summary Jonas Pate, co-creator of ‘Outer Banks’, is under scrutiny following an alleged altercation with a production assistant during filming. The incident raised concerns about...
Coastal Erosion Claims Another Home in Buxton
Buxton, North Carolina, October 22, 2025 News Summary An unoccupied home in Buxton collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean on October 18, contributing to the ongoing crisis of coastal erosion in the...
POLITICS
Seven Homes Collapse into the Atlantic in Buxton, NC
Buxton, North Carolina, October 27, 2025 News Summary In Buxton, North Carolina, seven homes collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean amid the fierce waves brought by Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. The collapses...
Controversial Redistricting Plan Impacts North Carolina’s Coastal Communities
North Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary The Republican-controlled North Carolina Legislature has approved a new congressional map affecting coastal areas, including the Outer Banks. This redistricting realigns several counties and...
North Carolina General Assembly Approves Ferry Funding
Outer Banks, North Carolina, October 25, 2025 News Summary The North Carolina General Assembly has approved $7 million to support the state’s ferry transportation system along the Outer Banks, crucial for...
Coastal Erosion Threatens Homes on North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Outer Banks, North Carolina, October 23, 2025 News Summary North Carolina is in a crisis as coastal erosion is wreaking havoc on homes in the Outer Banks. Recently, 11 vacation homes...
Jonas Pate Faces Scrutiny Over On-Set Altercation
Dubrovnik, Croatia, October 23, 2025 News Summary Jonas Pate, co-creator of ‘Outer Banks’, is under scrutiny following an alleged altercation with a production assistant during filming. The incident raised concerns about...
Buxton Residents Voice Concerns Over Coastal Erosion
Buxton, North Carolina, October 22, 2025 News Summary Residents in Buxton, North Carolina, express rising fears over coastal erosion and recent home collapses at a meeting with state officials. With ten...
Mid-Currituck Bridge Acquires Environmental Permits
Currituck, NC, October 22, 2025 News Summary The Mid-Currituck Bridge project, linking Currituck County and Outer Banks, has received key environmental permits but faces funding challenges and local opposition. Originally proposed...
Tragic Fishing Boat Capsizing in Oregon Inlet
Oregon Inlet, North Carolina, October 21, 2025 News Summary A tragic incident occurred in Oregon Inlet, NC, where a fishing boat capsized, resulting in the death of Francis Hennigan Jr., 50,...
Kitty Hawk Woman Arrested for Attempted Theft at Anti-Trump Rally
Kitty Hawk, NC, October 21, 2025 News Summary Rhonda Kay Cecille Loy, a 58-year-old from Kitty Hawk, has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal an American flag during an anti-Trump...
Record House Collapses Along North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Buxton, North Carolina, October 20, 2025 News Summary The Outer Banks of North Carolina are experiencing an alarming rate of house collapses, with the 11th incident recorded since mid-September. The recent...
CRIME
Jonas Pate Faces Scrutiny Over On-Set Altercation
Dubrovnik, Croatia, October 23, 2025 News Summary Jonas Pate, co-creator of ‘Outer Banks’, is under scrutiny following an alleged altercation with a production assistant during filming. The incident raised concerns about...
Tragic Boat Capsizing in Oregon Inlet Claims Life
Oregon Inlet, Dare County, North Carolina, October 19, 2025 News Summary A boat capsized in the Oregon Inlet, resulting in the death of Francis Hennigan Jr. and injuries to Taylor Flannery....
Teenagers Indicted in Avalon Pier Shooting Incident
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, September 28, 2025 News Summary A Dare County grand jury has indicted two teenagers in connection with the Avalon Pier shooting that killed 19-year-old Zane Hughes....
Manteo Woman Arrested Following Domestic Violence Incident
Manteo, N.C., September 27, 2025 News Summary Bessy M. Mejia-Varela, a 48-year-old woman from Manteo, NC, was arrested after a domestic disturbance escalated to an assault on law enforcement officers. She...
Deceased Commercial Fisherman Found in Hatteras Inlet
Hatteras, North Carolina, September 25, 2025 News Summary A deceased commercial fisherman was discovered in an overdue vessel near Hatteras Inlet, following an urgent search initiated by the U.S. Coast Guard....
Feral Mare Involved in Corolla Car Crash
Corolla, North Carolina, September 20, 2025 News Summary A feral mare on the Outer Banks was involved in a car crash on Sandpiper Road. Fortunately, the Corolla Wild Horse Fund confirmed...
ECONOMY
Wilmington Ranks 9th as Affordable Coastal Living Destination
Wilmington, NC, September 15, 2025 News Summary Wilmington has been ranked as the 9th top affordable coastal living destination in the U.S. by Avocadu. The city is celebrated for its charm,...
North Carolina Coastal Counties Fisheries Coalition Formed
North Carolina, August 14, 2025 News Summary The North Carolina Coastal Counties Fisheries Coalition has been established to advocate for the fishing industry following a failed shrimp trawling ban. Led by...
Controversy Erupts Over Shrimp Trawling Ban in North Carolina
North Carolina, August 13, 2025 News Summary Recent amendments to a North Carolina bill banning shrimp trawling have sparked outrage among local fishermen and coastal communities. The legislation seeks to prevent...
EMT’s Recovery After Cottonmouth Snake Bite in Nags Head
News Summary Ethan White, an EMT from Dare County, is recovering after a cottonmouth snake bite while walking his dog in Nags Head Woods Preserve. He was treated with CroFab...
North Carolina Hotels Recognized for Exceptional Sleep Quality
News Summary Five hotels in North Carolina have been nationally recognized for their exceptional sleep quality according to a survey by SleepJunkie. Featured hotels include The Omni Grove Park Inn,...
Outer Banks Named Top Vacation Destination in North Carolina
News Summary The Outer Banks has been declared the premier vacation destination in North Carolina for 2024 by AAA. This recognition underscores the region’s diverse attractions, including stunning beaches, outdoor...
Tragic Finale of Outer Banks Season 4 Shocks Fans
News Summary The finale of Outer Banks Season 4 stunned fans with the unexpected death of JJ Maybank. His relationship with Kiara Carrera faced a tragic end as fans grieve...
Madelyn Cline Shares Insights on ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Role
News Summary Madelyn Cline reflects on her character, Danica Richards, in the upcoming film ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer.’ The film aims to connect with fans of the...
Discovery of USS Picket Uncovered in Tar River
News Summary In eastern North Carolina, parts of the USS Picket, a Union gunboat, have been revealed after lying buried in the Tar River for 163 years. Erosion has exposed...
Tragic Drowning Incident in Outer Banks
News Summary A 67-year-old man from Nanuet, New York, drowned in the waters off the Outer Banks of North Carolina on June 30. Witnesses spotted him face down, and despite...
SPORT
Saint Francis Men’s Golf Team Prepares for Tournament in North Carolina
Powells Point, N.C., October 26, 2025 News Summary The Saint Francis men’s golf team is gearing up for the 11th Old Dominion/Outer Banks Intercollegiate at Kilmarlic Golf Club, featuring strong competition...
Record Fish Caught in North Carolina
North Carolina, October 17, 2025 News Summary Recent fishing expeditions off the coast of North Carolina have resulted in several new state records. Notable catches include Henry Barksdale’s 60-pound Almaco Jack...
Couple Sets New World Record for Tandem Parachute Jumps
Manteo, North Carolina, September 26, 2025 News Summary In Manteo, North Carolina, residents Sven Jseppi and Heather McLay achieved an incredible milestone by breaking the world record for the most tandem...
Skydiving Couple Aims for Tandem Jump Record in Manteo
Manteo, North Carolina, September 22, 2025 News Summary Sven Jseppi and Heather McLay, the owners of Skydive OBX, are set to break the record for most tandem skydives in one day....
Fishing Trip Turns Troublesome for Captain Danchise
Outer Banks, North Carolina, September 5, 2025 News Summary Captain Tommy Danchise and his crew faced unexpected engine troubles while fishing for Spanish mackerel off North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Their ambitious...
WRV Outer Banks Pro Set for August 2025
Outer Banks, North Carolina, August 15, 2025 News Summary The WRV Outer Banks Pro, an essential event on the surfing calendar, is scheduled to take place from August 27 to 31,...
DISASTERS
Seven Homes Collapse into the Atlantic in Buxton, NC
Buxton, North Carolina, October 27, 2025 News Summary In Buxton, North Carolina, seven homes collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean amid the fierce waves brought by Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda. The collapses...
Hurricanes Cause Six Homes to Collapse into Atlantic Ocean in Buxton
Buxton, North Carolina, October 27, 2025 News Summary Buxton, North Carolina, faced a natural disaster this week as six unoccupied homes collapsed and were swept away by powerful ocean waves from...
Hurricane Erin Threatens East Coast with Flooding
North Carolina, October 26, 2025 News Summary Hurricane Erin has moved away from North Carolina but continues to pose a threat to the East Coast with powerful waves and flooding in...
Cleanup Intensifies in Buxton, North Carolina After Home Collapses
Buxton, North Carolina, October 23, 2025 News Summary In Buxton, North Carolina, cleanup efforts have escalated following 10 home collapses attributed to severe coastal erosion. Local contractors are actively removing debris,...
Family Displaced by E-Bike Battery Fire in Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, October 23, 2025 News Summary A family in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina is facing displacement after a fire caused by an e-bike battery rendered their...
Coastal Erosion Claims Another Home in Buxton
Buxton, North Carolina, October 22, 2025 News Summary An unoccupied home in Buxton collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean on October 18, contributing to the ongoing crisis of coastal erosion in the...
Tragic Boating Incident Claims Life in Oregon Inlet
Oregon Inlet, North Carolina, October 22, 2025 News Summary A tragic boating accident in Oregon Inlet has resulted in the drowning of Francis Hennigan Jr., 50, from Pennsylvania. He and his...
Fatal Boating Accident in Oregon Inlet Claims Life
Oregon Inlet, October 21, 2025 News Summary A boating accident in Oregon Inlet resulted in the tragic death of Francis Hennigan Jr., a 50-year-old man from Pennsylvania, while another individual was...
Tragic Fishing Boat Capsizing in Oregon Inlet
Oregon Inlet, North Carolina, October 21, 2025 News Summary A tragic incident occurred in Oregon Inlet, NC, where a fishing boat capsized, resulting in the death of Francis Hennigan Jr., 50,...
Tenth Home Collapses into Ocean in Buxton, NC
Buxton, NC, October 21, 2025 News Summary In Buxton, North Carolina, a house collapsed into the ocean, marking the tenth home collapse this year attributed to rising erosion risks. The unoccupied...
HEALTH
Beachfront Home Collapse Highlights Erosion Issues in Buxton
Buxton, North Carolina, September 18, 2025 News Summary A beachfront home in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean due to high waves from a coastal storm, becoming the 12th...
Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church Secures Grant for Workforce Housing
Roanoke, North Carolina, September 5, 2025 News Summary The Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church (RIPC) has received a grant to create workforce housing in Dare County amid a growing housing crisis. With...
EMT’s Recovery After Cottonmouth Snake Bite in Nags Head
News Summary Ethan White, an EMT from Dare County, is recovering after a cottonmouth snake bite while walking his dog in Nags Head Woods Preserve. He was treated with CroFab...
Dare County EMT Recovering from Venomous Snake Bite
News Summary Ethan White, a 28-year-old EMT in Dare County, is recovering after being bitten by a venomous cottonmouth snake in Nags Head Woods Preserve. The incident occurred while he...
Rising Risks of Vibrio Vulnificus Infections in Wanchese, N.C.
News Summary A Wanchese man is hospitalized due to a severe Vibrio vulnificus infection stemming from a minor leg cut. The CDC warns these infections can be fatal in hours....
Local Fishermen Alarmed by Rising Vibrio vulnificus Infections
News Summary Fishermen in Wanchese, North Carolina, express growing concerns as Vibrio vulnificus infections surge this summer, with health officials reporting 59 cases and one death. Elevated ocean temperatures and...
Man Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Vibrio Infection in Wanchese
News Summary A man in Wanchese, North Carolina, is hospitalized due to a severe infection caused by Vibrio vulnificus, following a minor leg injury. The CDC warns of the high...
Health Warnings Issued Amid Rising Vibrio Infections in NC
News Summary Health officials in North Carolina are issuing urgent warnings about rising cases of Vibrio infections, particularly among watermen as summer temperatures rise. With 59 confirmed cases reported, including...
Man Hospitalized Due to Vibrio vulnificus Infection in Outer Banks
News Summary A man in Outer Banks, North Carolina has been hospitalized for over a week after contracting a Vibrio vulnificus infection from a minor leg cut. The dangerous bacterium...
North Carolina Man Hospitalized Due to Vibrio Vulnificus Infection
News Summary A man from North Carolina is in the ICU after contracting a severe infection caused by Vibrio Vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterium. This case is part of a concerning...
TECH UPDATES
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...
Brightspeed Continues its Commitment to Bridging the Digital Divide with Expansion of High-Speed Internet in Dare County
Brightspeed Investment Expands the Horizon for High-Speed Internet in Dare County Committing to high-speed, reliable internet connectivity remains a key priority as communities work diligently to bridge the digital divide....
COA’s Welding Technology Program Gains Prestigious Marine Trades Training Certification, Enhancing Employment Prospects for Graduates
COA’s Welding Technology Program Earns Prestigious Certification as a Marine Trades Training Program Newport News, VA – An exciting development in the world of higher education and vocational training has...
Ripple Fiber Launches New Infrastructure in Kitty Hawk and Southern Shores, Promises Enhanced Digital Connectivity
Ripple Fiber Celebrates Arrival of New Infrastructure Across Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores In a significant stride for digital connectivity in the Outer Banks, Ripple Fiber, a southeastern US-based fiber optic...
Manteo Town Introduces Enhanced Online Utility Payment Platform to Improve User Experience and Streamline Transactions
Town of Manteo Launches New Utility Payment Service The charming town of Manteo, nestled on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, has recently announced the launch of a new platform...
SCIENCE
Largest Great White Shark Tagged Off Nantucket’s Coast
News Summary A significant milestone in marine research has been achieved with the detection of the largest great white shark ever tagged in the western North Atlantic. Named ‘Contender’, this...
Record-Breaking Great White Shark Resurfaces off Cape Hatteras
News Summary A male great white shark named Contender, measuring nearly 14 feet and weighing 1,653 pounds, has been tracked off Cape Hatteras, aligning with migration patterns. First tagged by...
Rare Orca Sighting Confirmed Off Kitty Hawk
News Summary A rare orca sighting off Kitty Hawk, NC, has excited the Clearwater Marine Aquarium research team after confirming their first observation in five years. The orca was spotted...
Massive Skull Fragment of Humpback Whale Discovered on North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Massive Skull Fragment Spotted on North Carolina’s Outer Banks! Hello, beach lovers and curious creatures of the ocean! A rather intriguing discovery was made this week on the beautiful shores...
Cold Snap Causes Rescue Efforts for Over 500 Sea Turtles in North Carolina and Virginia
Cold Weather Waves Trouble Sea Turtles on the Virginia and North Carolina Coast ROANOKE ISLAND, N.C. – If you’ve been following the recent weather patterns, you might have noticed that...
Sea Turtle Comeback: 400 Rescued and Ready to Return Home in North Carolina
Manteo, N.C. – A Sea Turtle Comeback! Almost 400 sea turtles are swimming their way back home, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island’s...
Ancient Tree Stumps Discovered in North Carolina’s Outer Banks Reveal Secrets of the Past
Uncovering the Past: Ancient Tree Stumps Emerge in North Carolina’s Outer Banks Have you heard the buzz coming from the picturesque beaches of North Carolina’s Outer Banks? Well, get ready...
Manatees Make Unusual Appearance in Outer Banks Amid Warmer Water Conditions
Manatees Spotted in Outer Banks: A Rare Treat for Locals Greetings, Outer Banks residents! Big news on the coast! It looks like we’re having a special visit from some of...
Beach Closures in Buxton: Erosion Reveals Cold War Military Secrets
Beach Closures in Buxton: Cold War Secrets Emerge BUXTON, NC – A stunning twist of fate has unfolded on the picturesque beaches of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Erosion is gradually...
Outer Banks Residents Shocked by Recent Whale Strandings
Outer Banks Residents Shocked by Recent Whale Strandings In a startling turn of events that has locals buzzing, a female minke whale measuring an impressive 26 feet was discovered washed...