Outer banks
- Deep beach holes are dangerous, Outer Banks town warnsDeep beach holes, in addition to possibly resulting in injuries for those who dig them, could delay or damage rescue vehicles operating on the beach
- WATCH: Video shows one of two Outer Banks beach houses collapsing into Atlantic surfThe unoccupied homes were located along Ocean Drive in the Outer Banks community of Rodanthe. The park service confirmed both collapses Tuesday and has closed off the areas around the houses.
- Beach nourishment along Outer Banks will be sustainable for ‘foreseeable future’It's unclear exactly how long the 'foreseeable future' is. These projects are expected to become more expensive over time. Regardless, residents say they will support these replenishment efforts.
- First foal born this year to Outer Banks wild horses diesCharlie was the first foal born this spring to the group that lives along the northern beaches in Currituck County
- Wild horse in NC to be domesticated after tourists took itThe foal followed a group of visitors on Shackleford Banks for two hours on March 26 with no other horses around.
- Outer Banks will soon open second bridge to skirt flooded routeThe $154 million bridge will take North Carolina Highway 12 over Pamlico Sound, bypassing the south end of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and part of the road that’s often washed over by the ocean during storms.
- Plan to save Currituck Sound marshes could also offer protection against climate changeMarshes throughout the Currituck Sound are disappearing at a rate of about 70 acres per year. Now, a new plan released by the Currituck Sound Coalition lays out a pathway to not only stop the degradation, but reverse its course.
- Late NC Political Giant Basnight Remembered By Ex-ColleaguesFormer colleagues of the late Senate leader Marc Basnight gathered Tuesday to remember his lasting contributions to North Carolina and to view a portrait of the Outer Banks Democrat that will hang in the chamber.
- Secretive Birds Are 'Canaries In Coal Mines' For Marshes In Outer BanksThe marshes in and around the Pine Island Sanctuary house some 183 different bird species. But they are eroding due to the effects of rising seas and a changing climate. Now, the Audubon Society has embarked on a years-long surveying project to map the habitat of rare, secretive marsh birds. What they hear from the […]
- How The National Park Service Helped Bridge The Outer BanksThe National Park Service was instrumental in building the bridge over North Carolina's Oregon Inlet after establishing Cape Hatteras National Seashore in the 1930s.
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- Stroke Awareness WalkMay 21, 2022 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Inaugural Stroke Awareness Walk The Outer Banks Hospital invites you to participate in the Inaugural Stroke Awareness Walk at Dowdy Park in Nags Head! The walk will celebrate those whose lives have been affected by stroke as well as highlight the services offered by the hospital’s […]
- Educational Opportunities at COA Dare CountyVideo Release: Highlighting Educational Opportunities at COA’s Dare County Campus in Manteo Dare County, NC sent this bulletin at 05/11/2022 03:34 PM EDT View as a webpage / Share Current TV, in partnership with Dare County, has released a new video titled, “Explore the Educational Opportunities at COA-Dare,” as part of its Destination Dare series for May […]
- Love Your Live OakFirst Printed in OBX Today ‘LOVE YOUR LIVE OAK’ CAMPAIGN CURRENTLY UNDERWAY IN THE TOWN OF KILL DEVIL HILLS May 16, 2022 OBX Today Comments Offon ‘Love Your Live Oak’ campaign currently underway in the Town of Kill Devil Hills [Courtesy Town of Kill Devil Hills Facebook] The Town of Kill Devil Hills Community Appearance Commission has […]
- Clean Up EventsVolunteers and National Park Service staff work together to place collected debris Not long after two houses collapsed on May 10, the Seashore hosted eight separate volunteer beach cleanup events, resulting in 125 volunteers contributing 215 hours of official volunteer assistance. The Seashore is also aware that many additional hours were contributed by people […]
- Dare2CareDare2Care OBX Shred Fest Returns To The Soundside Event Site This Weekend After a two year hiatus, the 5th Annual Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest will return to the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head on Sat., May 21, 2022, with tons of live music, skateboarders, BMX riders, roller derby women, local artisans and community civic organizations. […]
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- Dare County Arts Council VolunteerDare County Arts Council is primarily a volunteer driven organization. It is through the efforts of numerous residents and visitors alike that we are able to provide Dare County with world-class arts programming. We are always looking for community members who would like to get involved. Whether you are a seasoned professional, newly retired, or newcomer, […]