Author: Sam Walker

Lead Reporter

Lead reporter for WOBX, Sam has been covering news, sports and weather on the radio and online in his native eastern North Carolina for over three decades. During storm events and breaking news on the Outer Banks, he makes regular appearances on The Weather Channel and other outlets around the country. Sam can be reached at sam@wobx.com or 252-202-4511.

Stories by Author: Sam Walker

BIZ June 9th, 2022

First Manteo Merchants Mingle set for Monday at NouVines

The first Manteo Merchants Mingle has been scheduled for Monday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m. at NouVines. The mingle will include discussion of details about the Main Street program, a Manteo Business Association, and how they can work together to help foster and strengthen community and economic development. For more information, contact Michelle Bunce at…Read More from First Manteo Merchants Mingle set for Monday at NouVines

by Sam Walker

GOV June 9th, 2022

Arrival dates shift for dredges working Hatteras Island beach nourishment projects

Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. has provided an update on the projected arrival dates for the two dredges that will be tasked with performing beach nourishment in the villages of Avon and Buxton. The dredge Liberty Island is now expected to arrive off Avon in late June due to navigation system upgrades. The dredge…Read More from Arrival dates shift for dredges working Hatteras Island beach nourishment projects

by Sam Walker

GOV News June 9th, 2022

Dare commissioners to hold special meeting Wednesday on essential housing projects

The Dare County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, June 15, to discuss and possibly take additional action on several essential housing projects. The meeting will take place at 9 a.m. at the Dare County Administration Building on Roanoke Island, and will be streamed live on Dare County’s Youtube channel. Dare…Read More from Dare commissioners to hold special meeting Wednesday on essential housing projects

by Sam Walker

Out & About June 8th, 2022

Rhythms on the River this Saturday in downtown Elizabeth City features Love and Valor

Join Arts of the Albemarle and Southern Bank for “Rhythms on the River”, a free evening of music featuring North Carolina-based Americana folk band Love and Valor at Mariner’s Wharf Park in downtown Elizabeth City on Saturday, June 11. Band Ryder will be opening the show at 6 PM and the music will continue until…Read More from Rhythms on the River this Saturday in downtown Elizabeth City features Love and Valor

by Sam Walker

Weather June 7th, 2022

No Swimming flags posted from Duck to Hatteras; risk of rip current continues Tuesday

A persistent onshore wind and residual waves produced by now-dissipated Tropical Storm Alex is continuing to keep the risk of rip currents elevated along all of the Outer Banks on Tuesday. No Swimming flags were posted for the beaches off Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head, and swimming is also…Read More from No Swimming flags posted from Duck to Hatteras; risk of rip current continues Tuesday

by Sam Walker

News Visitor Economy June 6th, 2022

First public meeting held on proposed Outer Banks Event Center

Several dozen members of the local community, ranging from members of the hospitality industry and even a number of pickleball enthusiasts, attended the first public meeting on the Outer Banks Event Center proposed for The Soundside event site in Nags Head. Following an introduction by Dare County Tourism Board chairman Tim Cafferty, Outer Banks Visitor…Read More from First public meeting held on proposed Outer Banks Event Center

by Sam Walker

BIZ Food & Drink Real Estate June 6th, 2022

Cook Out changing things up for its future Outer Banks location

Cook Out trays are coming to the Outer Banks soon, but how soon is still not yet known. And it looks like they will be coming from a different location than was originally planned. The Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners in December 2020 gave approval to North Carolina-based Cook Out to build a drive-thru/walk-up…Read More from Cook Out changing things up for its future Outer Banks location

by Sam Walker

Weather June 6th, 2022

High risk of rip currents today along Outer Banks thanks to waves from Alex

The Outer Banks and rest of North Carolina’s coast will see an increased threat of rip currents into the coming week, after the first tropical storm of 2022 formed off the east coast of Florida. Swells from Tropical Storm Alex will produce a high risk of rip currents for Monday along all local beaches, and…Read More from High risk of rip currents today along Outer Banks thanks to waves from Alex

by Sam Walker

Out & About June 5th, 2022

Outer Banks Seafood Festival vendor and sponsor applications available, 2022 logo released

Applications are now being accepted for arts and craft vendors, local non-profits and retail vendors, and sponsorship opportunities, while the design of merchandise and shirts for the 2022 Outer Banks Seafood Festival has been released. The festival is scheduled for October 15 at The Sounside event site in Nags Head. All vendor spaces are first-come,…Read More from Outer Banks Seafood Festival vendor and sponsor applications available, 2022 logo released

by Sam Walker

OBX Life June 4th, 2022

VIDEO: This Week on the Outer Banks – Ocrafolk Festival, Duck Cup sailing races, Beach Food Pantry

Each week during the summer, Twiddy & Co. Brand Ambassador Edward Ponton highlights a local business or group that we love as well as what else is happening “This Week on the Outer Banks”. The latest episode features the Beach Food Pantry. For details about weekly events, music venues and more about what’s happening this…Read More from VIDEO: This Week on the Outer Banks – Ocrafolk Festival, Duck Cup sailing races, Beach Food Pantry

by Sam Walker