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.

Author: <span>Sam Walker</span>

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TECH November 24th, 2023

VIDEO: Gov. Roy Cooper on efforts to bring universal, affordable broadband access to all of North Carolina

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Washington, D.C. on November 14 to participate in a broadband event hosted by The Pew Charitable Trusts focused on the role of states in achieving universal, affordable broadband access. The same day, Cooper sent a letter in partnership with Gov. Spencer Cox (R-Utah) and co-signed by 24 other…Read More from VIDEO: Gov. Roy Cooper on efforts to bring universal, affordable broadband access to all of North Carolina

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Out & About November 24th, 2023

Art exhibit at COA Dare ties Outer Banks and High Arctic together

College of The Albemarle is pleased to present “Sea Marks: Explorations from the High Arctic to the Outer Banks,” an exhibition of works by Christina Lorena Weisner, through December 13, in the Professional Arts Building at COA – Dare.  In June of 2023, Weisner took part in “The Arctic Circle Residency,” an annual expeditionary program…Read More from Art exhibit at COA Dare ties Outer Banks and High Arctic together

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Visitor Economy November 23rd, 2023

Family travel continues strong growth since the end of pandemic

Recent data from the “2023 US Family Travel Survey Results,” by the Family Travel Association, shows that the family travel market will continue its strong growth seen since the end of the pandemic. More than three-quarters of parents say they are likely to travel with their children in the next year and many families plan…Read More from Family travel continues strong growth since the end of pandemic

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GOV Real Estate Top Stories November 21st, 2023

Southern Shores Planning Board recommends denial of Ginguite Creek mixed-use development

Following discussions that spanned the last three months, the Town of Southern Shores Planning Board voted unanimously Monday to recommend denial of a special use permit for a proposed development with a mix of condos and commercial uses along U.S. 158 and Ginguite Creek. The planning board serves only as an advisory panel to the…Read More from Southern Shores Planning Board recommends denial of Ginguite Creek mixed-use development

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BIZ Food & Drink Visitor Economy November 20th, 2023

Visit NC, NCRLA, Google partner to provide free insights & strategies for restaurants & hotels

Visit NC, in collaboration with the N.C. Restaurant & Lodging Assn. and Google, will be putting on an insightful, free 60-minute webinar at 10 am on Nov. 30 for hotels and restaurants in North Carolina to discover essential strategies to supercharge their business’s online presence with Google. Attendees will learn best practices for setting up…Read More from Visit NC, NCRLA, Google partner to provide free insights & strategies for restaurants & hotels

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BIZ November 20th, 2023

Norfolk International Airport continues streak of new monthly passenger records

Norfolk International Airport continued its string of setting new monthly records for the number of passengers flying through the closest international airport to the Greater Outer Banks. ORF reported a 11.7 percent increase in passenger activity for the month of October 2023 with 402,648 passengers, marking the ninth consecutive record-setting month. The October 2022 passenger…Read More from Norfolk International Airport continues streak of new monthly passenger records

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TECH November 20th, 2023

Mediacom offers $60K in scholarships to high school seniors in their service areas

Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 23rd consecutive year and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial awards to support post-secondary…Read More from Mediacom offers $60K in scholarships to high school seniors in their service areas

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Work November 19th, 2023

North Carolina employment nears 5.1 million in October, jobless rate down 0.5% from a year ago

The total number of people employed in North Carolina set a new record for a fourth straight month in October, while the percentage of residents who were out of work has declined by a half-percent from one year ago. According to the N.C. Department of Commerce report released Friday, the total number of people employed…Read More from North Carolina employment nears 5.1 million in October, jobless rate down 0.5% from a year ago

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BIZ Top Stories November 18th, 2023

Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks

Food truck commissary coming to Camden; new plant store opens in downtown Elizabeth City The operator of a popular food truck is opening a commissary in the former Track One Restaurant in Camden. Mr. Joe’s Fun Food has a permanent location at Morris Farm in Barco, is a regular at Seven Sounds Brewing in Downtown…Read More from Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks

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