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All the latest information from Carova to Ocracoke as the coastal storm's impacts continue along the Outer Banks:
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An initial view of the damage to NC 12 at Pea Island Visitor Center that appeared to have been a crack across the entire highway may actually have been a large piece of the shoulder from the northbound lane pushed across the road by the waves. Latest:
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Ocean overwash could reach vulnerable sections of N.C. 12 on Hatteras Island as early as Wednesday’s high tide around 6 p.m., Dare County Emergency Management Director Drew Pearson warned.
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Tuesday afternoon coastal storm update. Full details: patreon.com/SamWalkerOBXNews…
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State highway crews are reinforcing dunes and staging equipment along the Outer Banks as emergency officials urge residents and visitors to prepare for possible N.C. 12 closures, dangerous surf and several days of coastal flooding.
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Coastal flood watches now cover the Outer Banks as a nor’easter threatens up to 3 feet of flooding along the beaches, with the most significant impacts on Hatteras and Ocracoke expected around high tide Thursday evening and Friday morning. Full details: patreon.com/SamWalkerOBXNews…
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Monday afternoon’s updated forecasts show increasing confidence that a strengthening offshore low will affect the coast. Its track and strength will determine how severe the winds and flooding become and how long they last.
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Demand for Dare County vacation rentals declined in August while hotels posted small gains in occupancy and revenue, according to the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s latest monthly research report.
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National Weather Service forecasters expressed high confidence Sunday in a prolonged period of dangerous ocean conditions. The offshore low’s track and strength will determine peak winds and the extent of shoreline impacts.
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A possible nor’easter could bring ocean overwash, coastal flooding and dangerous surf to the Outer Banks next week, with northeast winds and seas expected to build around midweek.
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Live lightning tracker for Clemson-UNC...this could be a while...
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The Ferry Division has multiple openings at multiple locations. The positions are entry level, training is provided, and employees will work a seven-days-on, seven-days-off schedule.
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Players transferring, combining teams with Manteo or switching to eight-player football is not possible due to a host of eligibility restrictions, and administrative and scheduling obstacles.
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A juvenile is facing at least one felony count after a reported social media threat prompted the evacuation of Kitty Hawk Elementary School and its adjacent ballfields Wednesday evening.
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The Outer Banks Association of Realtors’ August market report recorded 94 completed sales of single-family homes, townhouses and condominiums, down from 123 in August 2025.
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Grab a plate at 8, it don't cost nothin'! And something special for @Canes fans in hour 2. On your radio and on 991THESOUND.COM
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The Atlantic hurricane season will likely reach an unusual milestone on Saturday: its longest wait for a first hurricane in the satellite era, surpassing a September benchmark shared by two previous seasons.
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