Record summer for sea turtle releases at N.C. Aquarium’s S.T.A.R. Center
The summer of 2025 was a busy season for sea turtle releases at the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island. From May to August the Aquarium…
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Spending in Dare County on accommodations, meals sets new August record; July retail sales down slightly from last year
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Dare County’s tourism-based economy remained strong this summer, with August gross occupancy and meals collections both higher than last year, while July retail…
RWS Civic Association community service recognized
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NC DOT) recently recognized the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association for its 25-year commitment to the Adopt-a-Highway program. The commemorative plaque…
State certifies new Almaco Jack state record caught off Hatteras
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record for Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana). Henry…
Bodacious Babes battle for surf fishing supremacy
The Bodacious Babes are back! Formed in 2006 by Janye Woolridge Loesch and her twin sister Jan Woolridge, this ladies-only surf fishing tournament returned to…
General Assembly proposes new map putting Outer Banks in single U.S. House district
The Republican-controlled North Carolina General Assembly is scheduled to return to Raleigh on Monday, where they are expected to vote on a new Congressional district…
Dare County to participate in Operation Green Light Nov. 4-11
Dare County is pleased to announce its upcoming participation in Operation Green Light 2025. For the third consecutive year, Dare County will honor local veterans…
Working Watermen’s Festival returns to Ocracoke on October 18
The Working Watermen’s Festival will return to the Community Square Docks in Ocracoke on Saturday, October 18, with a day-long lineup of exhibits, tastings, and…
Overwash risk continues under Coastal Flood Advisories; Highway 12 still closed on Ocracoke
N.C. Highway 12 remains closed on Ocracoke Island as North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) crews continue working to clear sand and saltwater from the…
Ocracoke Seafood Festival raises nearly $89,000 for local health services
The 4th Annual Ocracoke Seafood Festival, held over Labor Day weekend, brought in nearly $89,000 to support the Ocracoke Health Center and its pharmacy, according…