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Coast Guard aids troubled vessel near Oregon Inlet

Coast Guard aids troubled vessel near Oregon Inlet

(U.S. Coast Guard) The Coast Guard assisted four mariners after their vessel began to take on water in the vicinity of Oregon Inlet on Saturday, March 6. No injuries were reported…

(U.S. Coast Guard)

The Coast Guard assisted four mariners after their vessel began to take on water in the vicinity of Oregon Inlet on Saturday, March 6. No injuries were reported in the incident.

Watch standers at Coast Guard Sector North Carolina received a report via VHF Channel 16 from the operator of the pleasure craft Hawg Hunter, that his vessel began to take on water from the stern due to an unknown source and their bilge pump was malfunctioning. The operator reported they were making way approximately 23 miles southeast of Oregon Inlet.

Putting NC COVID numbers in perspective

Putting NC COVID numbers in perspective

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reported 2,027 cases of COVID-19 on March 6, a number quite typical of the daily case counts the state have…

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reported 2,027 cases of COVID-19 on March 6, a number quite typical of the daily case counts the state have…

Facing backlash, Currituck restores Corolla recycling

Facing backlash, Currituck restores Corolla recycling

By Matthew Zabierek | Outer Banks Voice Facing significant pushback from residents and property owners over its decision to end curbside recycling services in Corolla, the Currituck County Board of…

By Matthew Zabierek | Outer Banks Voice Facing significant pushback from residents and property owners over its decision to end curbside recycling services in Corolla, the Currituck County Board of…

Dare County reports only 22 active COVID cases

Dare County reports only 22 active COVID cases

The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) reported only 3 cases of COVID-19 on March 5, bringing the total number of cases reported by the county since…

The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) reported only 3 cases of COVID-19 on March 5, bringing the total number of cases reported by the county since…

In Kitty Hawk, a debate over a beach access

In Kitty Hawk, a debate over a beach access

During its March 1 meeting, the Kitty Hawk Town Council voted 4 to1 to approve a survey of Hurdle Street, an undeveloped “paper” street that the town is eyeing as…

During its March 1 meeting, the Kitty Hawk Town Council voted 4 to1 to approve a survey of Hurdle Street, an undeveloped “paper” street that the town is eyeing as…

Grandy fire sends four to hospital

Grandy fire sends four to hospital

Update at 1 p.m.: Lower Currituck Fire and Rescue Chief Vernon Hart says there is currently no update on the condition of the four people who were taken to the…

Update at 1 p.m.: Lower Currituck Fire and Rescue Chief Vernon Hart says there is currently no update on the condition of the four people who were taken to the…

Jug Handle Bridge 63% Complete; Opening Date Slated for Late 2021 or Early 2022

Jug Handle Bridge 63% Complete; Opening Date Slated for Late 2021 or Early 2022

By Joy Crist | Island Free Press The 2.4 mile-long Jug Handle Bridge is 63% complete as of March 4, with a projected opening date of late 2021 or early…

By Joy Crist | Island Free Press The 2.4 mile-long Jug Handle Bridge is 63% complete as of March 4, with a projected opening date of late 2021 or early…

MES educator Shelawn Burton named ‘School Hero’

MES educator Shelawn Burton named ‘School Hero’

(NC Education Lottery) For the last 20 years, the driving force behind the success of the After-School Enrichment Program at Manteo Elementary School has come from the radiant, positive…

(NC Education Lottery) For the last 20 years, the driving force behind the success of the After-School Enrichment Program at Manteo Elementary School has come from the radiant, positive…

Is the OBX housing boom cause for concern?

Is the OBX housing boom cause for concern?

As home sales continue at unprecedented rates and housing inventories fall, the Outer Banks may be entering uncharted territory. According to the Outer Banks Association of Realtors, every community on…

As home sales continue at unprecedented rates and housing inventories fall, the Outer Banks may be entering uncharted territory. According to the Outer Banks Association of Realtors, every community on…

Kitty Hawk Kites tandem hang gliding lesson

Kitty Hawk Kites tandem hang gliding lesson

Tandem Hang Gliding Lessons with Kitty Hawk Kites
Fly Higher this Spring

Tandem Hang Gliding Lessons with Kitty Hawk Kites
Fly Higher this Spring

There is nothing like it…and it’s the closest you can get to flying like a bird. Tandem hang gliding is one of the most exciting activities available on…

Sponsored story by Kitty Hawk Kites

There is nothing like it…and it’s the closest you can get to flying like a bird. Tandem hang gliding is one of the most exciting activities available on…

Sponsored story by Kitty Hawk Kites

Featured Stories

The long journey of Jamie Smith

The long journey of Jamie Smith

‘A very strong culture of philanthropy’

‘A very strong culture of philanthropy’

For GBR, community service starts in a garage

For GBR, community service starts in a garage

Dare County Employee Receives 10-Year Service Pin

Dare County Employee Receives 10-Year Service Pin

NC Wildlife warns that aquarium moss balls may contain invasive zebra mussels

NC Wildlife warns that aquarium moss balls may contain invasive zebra mussels

Cape Hatteras National Seashore seeks public input on plan for improvements at Oregon Inlet Marina

Cape Hatteras National Seashore seeks public input on plan for improvements at Oregon Inlet Marina

Marlene A. Slate of Carova Beach, February 28

Marlene A. Slate of Carova Beach, February 28

Elbert M. Bishop, Jr. of Coinjock, February 24

Elbert M. Bishop, Jr. of Coinjock, February 24

Misty Gayle Owens of Harbinger, March 4

Misty Gayle Owens of Harbinger, March 4

OBX Daydreams

Welcome Back to the OBX from Outer Banks Visitors Bureau on Vimeo.

Visit Currituck

Find Yourself Again from Currituck Outer Banks on Vimeo.

First Flight wins, Manteo loses, in season openers

First Flight wins, Manteo loses, in season openers

Sign her up!

Sign her up!

Lady Nighthawks basketball seasons ends with playoff loss to North Pitt Panthers

Lady Nighthawks basketball seasons ends with playoff loss to North Pitt Panthers

Women Warriors: Past, Present, Future Exhibit

Women Warriors: Past, Present, Future Exhibit

Stream On: You’ve come a long way, baby—(La Femme) Nikita and Killing Eve

Stream On: You’ve come a long way, baby—(La Femme) Nikita and Killing Eve

The March Courthouse Sessions

The March Courthouse Sessions

Dare County now accepting vaccine registration requests for Phase 3: Front Line Essential Workers.

Dare County now accepting vaccine registration requests for Phase 3: Front Line Essential Workers.

Jones Named Director of Cancer Services at The Outer Banks Hospital

Jones Named Director of Cancer Services at The Outer Banks Hospital

Dare considers sale of home & hospice agency

More News

New COVID Alert Map highlights dramatic change

New COVID Alert Map highlights dramatic change

Mar 4

The new COVID-19 County Alert map released on March 4 by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services illustrates how much difference a month makes. On Feb. 4,…

NC marks one year since first COVID case

NC marks one year since first COVID case

Mar 3

March 3, 2021 marks exactly one year since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in North Carolina. Since then, the state has officially reported more than 860,000 cases (it’s…

Currituck Board advances revised Moyock project

Currituck Board advances revised Moyock project

Mar 3

Flora Farms plan would add 277 housing units By Matthew Zabierek | Outer Banks Voice A new development that would bring 277 new housing units to Moyock moved one step…

Positive news on COVID cases and available doses

Positive news on COVID cases and available doses

Mar 2

March 2 was a day for optimism as both North Carolina and Dare County officials provided updates on the battle against the COVID pandemic. At a 2 p.m. press briefing,…

Marlin Bowl postponed amid COVID concerns

Marlin Bowl postponed amid COVID concerns

Mar 2

The Marlin Bowl, scheduled to be played between Dare County rivals Manteo High School and First Flight High School on Friday, March 5, has been postponed as a result of…

Dare considers sale of home & hospice agency

Dare considers sale of home & hospice agency

Mar 2

Currently, only 3 nurses to serve 56 patients With Dare County’s Home Health and Hospice agency facing challenges in retaining enough nurses to meet local demand, the Dare County Board…

Dare Parks & Rec announce activities now resuming

Dare Parks & Rec announce activities now resuming

Mar 1

(Dare County Parks and Recreation) The Dare County Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the dates and times of several activities that will resume this month following previous COVID-19…

Dare County to buy Mako Mike’s from Kelly

Dare County to buy Mako Mike’s from Kelly

Mar 1

Dare County today agreed to buy Mako Mike’s restaurant from owner Mike Kelly as part of a project that would involve a new Dare County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) facility…

J&J one-shot vaccine to arrive this week

J&J one-shot vaccine to arrive this week

Mar 1

With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reporting the fewest number of daily COVID cases in three months on March 1, there was additional good news…

Despite COVID, CHNS had most visits in 17 years

Despite COVID, CHNS had most visits in 17 years

Mar 1

(National Park Service) Numbers from the National Park Service (NPS) released on March 1 show that despite several months of being off limits to visitors, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore…

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