As temperatures drop, be on the lookout for cold-stunned sea turtles
As the temperatures on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands drop in the winter months, cold-stunned sea turtles begin to make an appearance along the soundside beaches….
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South Atlantic Fishery Management Council meeting this week in Kitty Hawk
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has convened for a weeklong session in Kitty Hawk, where members are expected to take action on…
Applications open Dec. 10 for low-income energy assistance
Dare County will begin accepting applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) on Tuesday, December 10, offering eligible households help with their primary heating…
More than a game: Good Guys versus Cancer Basketball Showcase held Dec. 3-6
More than a game, students, staff, and community members came together at First Flight High School to watch an exciting lineup of basketball matchups while…
Candidate filing for 2026 elections as of Dec. 8
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Candidate filing for the 2026 elections in North Carolina began on Monday, with contested races starting to take shape in the three Outer…
CHSS Drama Club’s ‘Newsies’ performance a newsworthy show
The Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) Drama Club ‘carried the banner’ with its long-awaited production–or in this case, edition–of ‘Newsies’ this weekend, bringing one of…
New sandbag replacement project planned for northern Ocracoke Island
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is acquiring permits for a new sandbag replacement project along a vulnerable stretch of Ocracoke, with the goal…
Inland areas may see some snow, but it’s all rain for the Outer Banks on Monday
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com A fast-moving storm system will bring rain, strong northeast winds and a short burst of colder air to the Outer Banks and northeastern…
USACE continues excavations, uncovers fuel lines and additional infrastructure at Buxton FUDS property
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has resumed full excavation operations at the Buxton Naval Facility Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS), where petroleum-contaminated soil,…
Tri-villages to host 7th annual kids shop free event on Dec. 13
The Tri-Villages community will host its 7th Annual Kids Shop Free event on Saturday, Dec. 13, offering local children a chance to pick out holiday…