Outer Banks of NC

Beach Nourishment 2017 at the Outer Banks Beach nourishment 2017 projects at the Outer Banks. There are several areas of beach nourishment taking place at various locations at the Outer Banks. Here is some information about those projects, the locations, when the projects start, how long they are estimated to take place and just what … Read more

Another Teenager Drowns On NC Coast Another teenager drowns at the beach on the North Carolina coast. A 17-year-old boy from Wayne County drowned at Emerald Isle beach at the Crystal Coast on Saturday. He was one of two teenagers swimming at the beach at Emerald Isle on Saturday. Both were caught in a rip … Read more

Outer Banks Drowning On Hatteras Island Near Frisco Outer Banks drowning on Hatteras Island. A search took place yesterday for a missing swimmer on Hatteras Island. The missing swimmer was last seen in the water at a Frisco beach near Ramp 49. Just after 1:00pm Tuesday a young man was reported missing on the beach … Read more

Kitten Thrown From Bridge At OBX Rescued  A kitten thrown from bridge at the Outer Banks was rescued and given a new home. An adorable kitten that was thrown from a car on a bridge in Dare County at the Outer Banks was rescued and given a brand new life. Wednesday morning about 7:00am the … Read more

Irene Nolan Owner of Island Free Press Dies Irene Nolan, owner of Island Free Press, died March 3, 2017 after a brief stay in the hospital due to a respiratory illness. Irene was the editor and co-owner of The Island Free Press which she started up in 2007. She worked as a journalist all her … Read more

Hurricane Hermine Causes Mandatory Evacuation For Non-residents of Ocracoke Island The approaching Hurricane Hermine has caused the NCDOT to order a mandatory evacuation for non-residents on Ocracoke Island located at the North Carolina Outer Banks.   The NCDOT has just released a mandatory evacuation for visitors on Ocracoke Island due to the approaching Hurricane Hermine. … Read more

Manatee Visits Hatteras Island at the Outer Banks A manatee was visiting the Outer Banks last week. It was first seen on Tuesday. The manatee was seen at several different locations around Hatteras Island. The 8-10 foot manatee was spotted by many including area locals, visitors and charter boat crews. The manatee was seen in … Read more

Recent NC Shark Attacks On NC Coast Two shark attacks have taken place this summer at a North Carolina beach. The first shark attack took place on Saturday June 11, 2016 when an 18-year-old was bitten on his hands and wrist. The teenage was swimming in the waters at Atlantic Beach. A second shark attack occurred … Read more

Eleven Employees Fired From Ocracoke’s Silver Lake Ferry The NC Ferry Division unexpected fired 11 employees from the Silver Lake Ferry terminal operations. Of the eleven employees seven were career employees and four were temporary employees. The reason for the four temporary employees being fired was reported to be “unacceptable personal conduct”. No reason was made public … Read more