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Winter Storm Warning in effect for the northern Outer Banks on Wednesday
Confidence is high that a winter storm will impact Eastern NC and the northern Outer Banks from Wednesday through Thursday, ...
Wind advisory issued for Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island until early Thursday morning, according to the NWS
A wind advisory was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. valid from noon until Thursday 5 a.m ...
Island life and basketball: Ocracoke community rallies behind their Dolphin athletes
As the 2025 state playoffs approach, high school basketball teams across the state are preparing for the competition. However ...
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Nearly three decades later, a new book re-examines Ocracoke and its Brogue
By Maggie Mills of Outer Banks Voice A follow-up to the celebrated book on the famed Ocracoke Brogue dialect, Hoi Toide on ...
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Ocracoke events Feb. 17 to 23
Winter is a good time to see dolphins feeding off the Ocracoke beach. Photo: C. Leinbach Ocracoke Alive continues its series of free cultural classes and presentations for the community.
UPDATE: High surf advisory issued for Eastern North Carolina until Sunday night – breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected
On Saturday at 3:31 p.m. the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued an updated high surf advisory valid for Sunday between 7 a.m ...
Enslaved people took refuge at pioneering hotel on NC Outer Banks. But perils awaited
A major flash point came when Union soldiers entered Hotel De Afrique and “attacked the defenseless occupants with knives and ...
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Island History: The birth and resurrection of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in 2025. Photo by Joy Crist By James D. “Keeper James” CharletNorth Carolina’s iconic Outer Banks are famous for numerous things – most are nationally famous, ...
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An Uncrowded Coastal Haven In North Carolina Offers Ancient Trees, Serene Sunsets & Easy Trails
One of the most tranquil coastal spots in North Carolina is this island nature reserve. Walk through old oak trees, swim in ...
Weather alert issued for dense fog in Eastern North Carolina until early Sunday morning
The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a report at 10:06 p.m. on Saturday for dense fog until Sunday at 4 a.m. The alert is ...
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HGTV named this NC beach getaway as one of the ‘most charming’ small towns in America
A North Carolina beach destination was recently recognized as one of the most charming small towns in the country. HGTV ...
NCDOT Ferry Division hosts Ocracoke career fair
The Ocracoke career fair is the first of five hosted by the Ferry Division to be held in Eastern Carolina. The next fair will be held at the Big Rock Career Center in Morehead Cit ...