During ocean overwash events, NC-12 on the north end of Ocracoke Island is usually one of the first parts of the highway to ...

Advocates also hope an emergency declaration might make it possible to get federal highway funds to help pay for repairs.

A journey through North Carolina’s Outer Banks is a classic American road trip, offering 138 miles of windswept dunes, wild mustangs and coastal history. From the pioneering spirit of Kitty Hawk to ...

All year long, people gather at the NPS boat launch area to watch the sunset on Ocracoke. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer A new year begins on Ocracoke and we reflect on some of the notable ...

At least six great white sharks, one of them a massive 13-foot, 1,400-pound female, have pinged in Florida waters since New ...

C. Leinbach By Amy Howard A common belief is that people who live on Ocracoke are rich. We aren’t. We are industrious and work hard to be able to ...

As an Australian who grew up by the beach, I can’t recommend beach life enough. If you’re looking for a beach getaway to ...

Not every story makes the biggest splash or dominates the headlines. Throughout 2025, a number of unusual, surprising, and quietly fascinating events unfolded across Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands ...

As 2026 begins, multiple unresolved and fast-moving issues are expected to dominate public discussion across Dare and Hyde counties, from a crowded slate of primary elections to persistent shoreline ...

Brooke German with Little Rituals Holistic Island Boutique and Clayton Jernigan with Jerniman’s Campground joined HRS with ...

This recipe is one of Slate’s 10 Best Recipes of 2025. While barrier islands border a number of Southern states, including Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia, North Carolina’s barrier islands are ...

The state has been pushing for the new terminal for several years, saying it would benefit travelers by reducing operating ...