Property owners in the Outer Banks town of Avon could see their taxes go up to help pay for the cost of fighting beach erosion.

Former state Senator Marc Basnight, an Outer Banks Democrat who became one of North Carolina's most powerful leaders while serving a record 18 years as…

Lifeguards on a beach in North Carolina's Outer Banks have posted a new purple flag that is adorned with images of a jelly fish and a stringray.The…

New federal flood maps have reclassified thousands of properties in Dare County from high-flood risk areas to lower risk ones called "shaded X zones."The…

North Carolina’s coastal counties draw millions of visitors each year with their scenic shorelines and festive events. Tourism is the primary economic…

North Carolina’s coastal counties draw millions of visitors each year with their scenic shorelines and festive events. Tourism is the primary economic…

A group that manages herds of wild horses in coastal North Carolina is warning drivers to watch out for the animals taking advantage of unseasonably warm…

Shipwrecks off the coast of North Carolina have long drawn divers and even treasure hunters. Now, species of tropical and subtropical fish are showing up,…

Two storms have merged off the coast of North Carolina, causing ocean water and sand to rush across lanes on the only highway connecting the barrier…

Ocracoke Health Center CEO Cheryl Ballance estimates that anywhere from 8,000-10,000 people visit Ocracoke Island on any given summer weekend. Many…

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! The month of May holds a special place in NAMI NC’s heart. Throughout the year, NAMI NC strives to fight the stigma associated with mental illness. And each May as a part of national Mental Health Month, NAMI NC bolsters its efforts on fighting stigma and telling those who face […]

The Walk to Defeat ALS is the #1 way to unite and fundraise for those living with ALS. Each year, fundraising through the Walk drives bold and urgent innovation as we march together toward a cure for ALS..

Unique paintings, sculptures, fiber creations, photographs, and other media by almost 100 different local and regional artists are part of the 24th Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show, which opened at Dare County Arts Council’s Gallery in Manteo on Saturday, May 1

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Interested in volunteering for Town of Duck events? If you wish to be on the contact list to receive volunteer meeting and sign up notifications, please email Volunteer Coordinator Betsy Trimble at btrimble@townofduck.com, and sign up to receive the weekly E-Newsletter here __________________________________________________________________________________ Volunteer Opportunities with the Town of Duck include: There are numerous ways which you […]

Organization Island Farm Website www.obcinc.org Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/IslandFarmRoanokeIsland City Manteo About Organization Island Farm is a working, historic farm located on Roanoke Island. Open to the public from April through December, Island Farm demonstrates what it was like to live on Roanoke Island in the mid-1800s through sharing a variety of hands-on programs, activities and […]

Week of May 9-15, 2021; Outer Banks, NC  Thanks, Outer Banks!  Three Outer Banks Rotary Clubs and The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group have teamed  up to support Thanks, Outer Banks! The week of May 9-15, 2021 throughout our region.   The purpose of Thanks, Outer Banks! Is to encourage businesses, citizens, and community  […]