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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BIZ Food & Drink Top Stories Visitor Economy November 16th, 2023

Dare County occupancy grows 9% in Sept., meals down slightly; Aug. retail sales up nearly double digits

Despite a cooler-than-normal September and a visit from Tropical Storm Ophelia, Dare County saw occupancy collections grow by nine percent and meals income drop by only a fraction of a percent from a year ago. And retail sales in August were up double-digits to set a new all-time monthly high to wrap up the summer…Read More from Dare County occupancy grows 9% in Sept., meals down slightly; Aug. retail sales up nearly double digits

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BIZ GOV November 16th, 2023

Marine Fisheries Commission votes to send draft striped mullet plan out for review, public comment

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission on Thursday voted to send out a draft amendment for review and public comment of the state’s management plan for the striped mullet fishery. The commission voted in May to shut down the taking of striped mullet from early November through the end of the year, also known as jumping…Read More from Marine Fisheries Commission votes to send draft striped mullet plan out for review, public comment

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OBX Life November 16th, 2023

VIDEO: Groundbreaking for Cape Hatteras Light Station Multi-use Path

Groundbreaking took place Tuesday for a $3.2 million project that will construct an approximately 1.25 mile-long, 10 to 12-foot-wide paved multi-use pathway from the intersection of N.C. 12 and Lighthouse Road in Buxton to the Cape Hatteras Light Station and Old Lighthouse Beach Access. Terra Site Constructors LLC of Front Royal, Virginia, will also fabricate…Read More from VIDEO: Groundbreaking for Cape Hatteras Light Station Multi-use Path

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Top Stories Visitor Economy November 15th, 2023

Over 100 apply for panel to implement Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan

Over 100 Dare County full-time and seasonal residents have applied for consideration to serve on a special committee for the Dare County Tourism Board to help with the implementation of the Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan.  The intent of the panel is to evaluate the strategic goals in the Long-Range Tourism Management Plan, make…Read More from Over 100 apply for panel to implement Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan

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GOV Weather November 15th, 2023

UPDATED: Two threatened oceanfront homes in Rodanthe bought by National Park Service demolished

UPDATED, Thursday 4:30 p.m.: The Island Free Press reports both of a pair of threatened oceanfront houses in Rodanthe recently purchased by the National Park Service have been torn down as part of a pilot program designed to address nearly two dozen homes that are at risk of falling into the ocean along the Cape…Read More from UPDATED: Two threatened oceanfront homes in Rodanthe bought by National Park Service demolished

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BIZ November 15th, 2023

Twiford Funeral Homes spreads holiday joy through Operation Toy Soldier

Since 2012, Twiford Funeral Homes has been actively involved in making Christmas a little brighter for the children of our active duty and military veterans of the Armed Forces through their impactful program, Operation Toy Soldier. Through this initiative, over 15,000 toys have been collected and distributed by the NC National Guard Family Services to…Read More from Twiford Funeral Homes spreads holiday joy through Operation Toy Soldier

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Real Estate November 14th, 2023

Median price of Outer Banks homes, residential lots set new all-time highs in October

While the Outer Banks real estate market continues to match the national trend of slower home sales, the median price of both single family homes and residential lots reached a new all-time high in the month of October locally. The Outer Banks Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service Statistical Report released Tuesday notes the housing…Read More from Median price of Outer Banks homes, residential lots set new all-time highs in October

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Visitor Economy November 13th, 2023

Thanksgiving holiday travel expected to be third-busiest this century in U.S.

An estimated 55.4 million travelers are expected to hit American roads and airways for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. AAA projects this year’s Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3% over last year and marks the third-highest since the auto club began tracking holiday travel in 2000. The top two years for the number of people…Read More from Thanksgiving holiday travel expected to be third-busiest this century in U.S.

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Real Estate November 12th, 2023

Dare Register of Deeds offers free property, mortgage detection notification system

Did you know the Dare County Register of Deeds provides a free 24/7 system that alerts Dare County property owners if someone attempts to illegally acquire their property? By signing up for this free fraud detection system, you’ll receive an alert via email when a document is recorded within the Register of Deeds office that…Read More from Dare Register of Deeds offers free property, mortgage detection notification system

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GOV November 11th, 2023

Six Dare County employees receive length-of-service pins in November 2023

Six Dare County employees were recognized with a service pin presentation at the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting that was held on Monday, November 6. Douglas Oberbeck, Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant for the Dare County Sheriff’s Office, 25-year pin. Heather Gardiner, Public Health Nurse II for the Dare County Department of Health & Human Services’…Read More from Six Dare County employees receive length-of-service pins in November 2023

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