Despite recent rains, statewide open burning and beach fire ban remains in place
The burn ban was issued to prevent wildfires, like the 2015 fire in soundside Avon that affected 20 acres. From SamWalkerOBXNews.com While much of North…
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Food Bank of the Albemarle asks for monetary donations after facing $1 million cut in federal funds
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com. Video by Food Bank of the Albemarle The Food Bank of the Albemarle, which provides directly and through partner agencies to the food…
All lanes of Washington Baum Bridge reopen to traffic after resurfacing over last two off seasons
The Washington Baum (Pirate’s Cove) Bridge over Roanoke Sound underwent $21.3 million rehabilitation project. From SamWalkerOBXNews.com All four lanes of the Washington Baum Bridge over…
Public defender Jennifer Wells appointed to District Court judgeship, replacing retired Judge Edgar Barnes
Dare County Justice Center. Photo by Dare County. From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Jennifer Wells of Kitty Hawk, an assistant public defense attorney in northeastern North Carolina, has…
Killer whale spotted in the ocean off the Outer Banks
Photo from Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute. From SamWalkerOBXNews.com An aerial survey team from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute made an extremely rare find…
Cape Hatteras National Seashore ranks 35th most visited national park in 2024
Avon beach in July. Photo by Joy Crist. From SamWalkerOBXNews.com A new report from the National Park Service ranks Cape Hatteras National Seashore as the…
Outer Banks will have to view total lunar eclipse through breaks in clouds early Friday
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com As long as the clouds cooperate, northeastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks have the potential for a great view of the total…
Bill that would make launching boat from highway right-of-way a crime expected to sink
Google Maps image From SamWalkerOBXNews.com A bill introduced last month in the North Carolina General Assembly would make it illegal to launch any type of…
Voluntary slow zone in place off Outer Banks after more North Atlantic right whales sighted
Right whale and calf. Photo: NOAA From SamWalkerOBXNews.com NOAA Fisheries has announced a voluntary slow zone has been implemented off the Outer Banks after endangered…
Contract approved for next phase of Dare County Parks and Recreation needs assessment
The Fessenden Center in Buxton. Dare County photo. From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The Dare County Board of Commissioners have approved a proposal and contract with McGill Associates—the…