Mid-Currituck Bridge dealt major setback as NCDOT says current financing 'not feasible' | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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Southern Shores Councilwoman Paula Sherlock says NCDOT representatives informed the Albemarle Rural Planning Organization last week that the current financial plan for the Mid-Currituck Bridge is no longer feasible.
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06.03.2026 16:54
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Outer Banks officials push state lawmakers for long-term solutions to protect N.C. 12 | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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Dare and Hyde county leaders traveled to Raleigh on Thursday to press state lawmakers for long-term solutions to protect N.C. Highway 12 along Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.
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06.03.2026 13:25
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Dare mainland wildfire spreads to 1,200 acres, smoke expected to blanket parts of Outer Banks | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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State and federal fire crews are responding to a wildfire on the Dare County mainland that has now scorched at least 1,200 acres, and is expected to send a plume of smoke across parts of Roanoke Island the northern Outer Banks as it burns.
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05.03.2026 21:43
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Dare mainland wildfire covering 250 acres sends smoke across parts of Outer Banks | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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The North Carolina Forest Service says the East Tower Fire started Wednesday in a remote area of Alligator National Wildlife Refuge near the military bombing ranges and Stumpy Point.
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05.03.2026 15:19
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High-speed chase across two counties ends in four-vehicle crash at Midway intersection | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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According to court documents, the suspect told the investigating state trooper she fled "due to the government chasing her and wanting to kill herself before she was caught."
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03.03.2026 21:01
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Dare A250 Faire moved to downtown Manteo, Roanoke Island Festival Park | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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The Dare A250 Faire was originally scheduled at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, but was relocated to Manteo and Roanoke Island Festival Park to allow all aspects of the planning committeeβs vision to be included in the celebration.
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27.02.2026 19:23
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Surfing For Autism expands mission with Sandbar Socials for neurodivergent adults | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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Surfing for Autism recently launched Sandbar Socials, a monthly social initiative designed specifically for neurodivergent adults who often see their structured supports disappear once they age out of school-based programs.
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24.02.2026 02:01
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Or, what radio used to be.
22.02.2026 20:53
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Windy, rainy, maybe a little #SnOBX and soundside flooding from major winter storm moving up the coast | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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A powerful winter storm moving up the East Coast is expected to bring blizzard conditions from Virginiaβs Eastern Shore to New England, while delivering a mix of rain, gusty winds, minor flooding and possibly light snow to the Outer Banks.
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22.02.2026 14:45
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Body, boat belonging to Wanchese man missing since fall believed to have been found Saturday | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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A body was found in a boat discovered Saturday in a marsh near Wanchese that authorities believe is that of a man that has been missing since at least November.
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22.02.2026 04:53
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Minor #SnOBX accumulations expected on northern beaches, mainland from next winter storm | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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A winter storm forecast to dump more than a foot of snow on parts of the mid-Atlantic and northeastern U.S. will likely just bring some minor accumulations of #SnOBX to the northern beaches and mainland areas late Sunday and early Monday.
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21.02.2026 12:46
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And who is using driver at mini-golf? I mean, I've put one on the bypass a time or two at Professor Hackers, but at least with the equipment they give you.
18.02.2026 20:58
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Wildfire in Moyock continues to smolder, as concerns grow it could ignite nutrient-rich peat | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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Fire crews in Moyock have continued to respond as a weekend brush fire near the Virginia state line has flared up multiple times in drought-dried soils, raising concerns about the potential for a fire that could burn long-term in the ground.
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17.02.2026 23:34
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Campaign sign thefts reported just ahead of early voting start, and it's a crime under N.C. law | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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As early voting for the March 2026 primary begins on Thursday, there have been reports once again of candidates having their roadside signs being stolen in Currituck and Dare counties, including in broad daylight.
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11.02.2026 19:07
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I don't have a problem claiming them! I myself have repatriotated an entire family of Buckeyes!
#FirstInFlight
09.02.2026 21:55
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Another frozen sunrise from Echo Base on the Currituck Sound #SnOBX #yestv
08.02.2026 12:06
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Manteo police arrest Fort Bragg soldier on child solicitation, exploitation charges | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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An active-duty Fort Bragg soldier has been arrested and charged following an Internet crimes investigation that began in Manteo late last year.
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05.02.2026 21:37
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Ferry may be impacted...
05.02.2026 13:47
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State closes harvest of all speckled trout due to cold stun events from Hyde to Pender counties | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will close all Coastal and Joint fishing waters in North Carolina to both commercial and recreational spotted seatrout, known more commonly as speckled trout, harvest at 4 p.m. on Friday until June 30.
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04.02.2026 21:20
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Nags Head raises protest permit threshold after residents cite free speech concerns | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the board increased the number of people who can participate in a demonstration on public property without a permit from 15 to 30.
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04.02.2026 20:34
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Public meeting next Wednesday ahead of Buxton beach nourishment project | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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Dare County will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11 to provide general information and answer questions from the community about the Buxton beach nourishment project that is scheduled to begin this summer.
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04.02.2026 17:42
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UPDATE: Nags Head awards $36.4M beach renourishment contract for this summer | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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When the project will take place is not yet known, but beach nourishment along the Outer Banks has to take place during the late spring through summer to avoid strong wind and wave events in the Atlantic during the rest of the year.
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04.02.2026 15:48
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NENC law enforcement, SBI launch regional drug task force trageting traffickers | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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Local and state law enforcement leaders and the area's District Attorney on Tuesday announced the launch of a new multi-agency drug task force they described as a βforce multiplierβ for the fight against drug trafficking across northeastern North Carolina.
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04.02.2026 13:10
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Nags Head set to award $36.4M beach renourishment contract for this summer | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday morning to officially move the townβs 2026 beach renourishment project into the construction phase, including awarding a $36.4 million contract to Weeks Marine.
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04.02.2026 00:04
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N.C. 12 reopens on Pea Island, Ocracoke at 3 p.m., Ocracoke ferries resume operations on limited schedule | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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The combination of ocean overwash, strong winds, and extreme cold combined to cause travel issues on Hatteras and Ocracoke during and after the weekend #SnOBX, but those are finally starting to alleviate on Tuesday.
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03.02.2026 17:49
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More video of the gantry in Nags Head where US 158 and US 64 meet...
#SnOBX
02.02.2026 18:36
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