13+ hour, 18+ min ago   (178+ words) An early morning house fire on Scarborough Road in Avon was quickly extinguished Sunday after a rapid response from multiple Hatteras Island fire departments. The call came in at approximately 7:20 a.m., according to Avon Volunteer Fire Department Chief Frank Hopkins. Avon…...

18+ hour, 19+ min ago   (319+ words) One of Ocracoke Island’s sweetest summer traditions will return next month as the 12th annual Ocracoke Fig Festival celebrates the native fruit that has become a symbol of the island’s history, gardens, and culinary heritage. The free, family-friendly festival is scheduled…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (222+ words) A Flood Watch remains in effect for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands through at least Saturday evening as another day of heavy rain and thunderstorms is expected to bring the potential for flash flooding and hazardous travel conditions. According to the…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (486+ words) Short-term rental demand on the Outer Banks remained below last year in June, but higher rates helped soften the impact, according to the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s latest monthly research update. Booked guest nights at Dare County short-term lodging properties…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (226+ words) During the summer season, North Carolina’s beaches welcome millions of residents and tourists, and the North Carolina Shark Conservancy (NCSC) is reminding beachgoers that they can play an important role in shark research and conservation through the North Carolina Shark…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (260+ words) The Outer Banks SPCA is asking the community to help replenish its supply of food and toys as the shelter continues to care for a growing number of kittens during the height of this year’s kitten season. Shelter officials said…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (245+ words) The Outer Banks has once again earned national recognition as one of the country’s premier vacation destinations, ranking No. 10 on Travel + Leisure magazine’s list of the Best Islands […] Outer Banks named one of nation’s top island destinations in Travel + Leisure…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (198+ words) Island Free Press Flash flooding, severe storms possible across the Outer Banks through Thursday The National Weather Service is warning that heavy rain and flash flooding are possible across eastern North Carolina through Thursday, with isolated severe thunderstorms also expected…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (1028+ words) North Carolina State University is conducted a new study of the state ferry system’s economic impact, asking riders and others about spending, service, wait times and whether ferries are essential to their trips as the state prepares to require tolls…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (153+ words) The Outer Banks Community Foundation is reminding local nonprofits that applications are due by Friday, July 31, for the second round of its 2026 Community Enrichment Grants, which provide funding for charitable projects across the Outer Banks. Foundation staff encourages organizations to…...