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12 Bars of Christmas launches Thursday at a dozen Outer Banks establishments

November 29th, 2023

2023 Atlantic hurricane season was the fourth-busiest; Idalia, Ophelia left biggest marks on eastern N.C.

November 28th, 2023

Lighted boat parade, First Friday ArtWalk, SantaCon, Xmas parade highlight Elizabeth City events this weekend

November 28th, 2023

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Builders and Shapers

Scholarship fund established at Outer Banks Community Foundation for students to pursue veterinary medicine

November 29th, 2023

Outer Banks Association of Realtors Surf Fishing Tourney raises nearly $10K for charity

November 29th, 2023

Nominations now being accepted for 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

November 9th, 2023

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Visitor Economy

Still time to get events, travel packages, specials on Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s “OBXMas”

November 25th, 2023

Family travel continues strong growth since the end of pandemic

November 23rd, 2023

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

November 20th, 2023

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Business

Currituck maintains state’s best economic ranking; Pasquotank, Gates drop into Tier 1

November 30th, 2023

Best-performing North Carolina stocks for the week of Nov. 17-Nov. 24

November 27th, 2023

Eight ways to prepare your small business for Cyber Monday

November 25th, 2023

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Sound Strategy

Sound Strategy: Thanks residents & visitors, may we continue to enjoy the Greater Outer Banks together

November 22nd, 2023

Sound Strategy: Despite some times depressing headlines, Greater Outer Banks still great place to live, work, play

November 16th, 2023

Sound Strategy: Look at international examples to help plan Greater Outer Banks’ future

November 9th, 2023

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Government

Currituck maintains state’s best economic ranking; Pasquotank, Gates drop into Tier 1

November 30th, 2023

Results of Town of Nags Head property owner survey available online

November 25th, 2023

Perfect employee safety score lead to $30K in savings for Currituck County Government

November 25th, 2023

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Real Estate

After more than two years, Kinnakeet Shores sewer moratorium lifted

November 29th, 2023

Southern Shores, Ocracoke, Point Harbor, Kitty Hawk had some of N.C.’s fastest growing home prices in Oct.

November 27th, 2023

Seven Outer Banks towns and villages had N.C.’s highest home values in October

November 26th, 2023

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Commentary

Sound Strategy: Thanks residents & visitors, may we continue to enjoy the Greater Outer Banks together

November 22nd, 2023

Celebrating our local businesses: A Thanksgiving tribute to community pillars

November 21st, 2023

Sound Strategy: Despite some times depressing headlines, Greater Outer Banks still great place to live, work, play

November 16th, 2023

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OBX Life

Celebration of neighborhood unity, town hall on key issues, Monday Dec. 4 in Corolla

November 27th, 2023

Island Farm celebrates Christmas on the North End this Friday and Saturday

November 27th, 2023

Ocracoke Seafood Company keeps fresh fish on the table

November 22nd, 2023

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Out & About

Unwrap the joy with series of free Christmas carol sing-along concerts across Greater Outer Banks

November 30th, 2023

Tree lighting on Friday, Christmas parade on Saturday in Downtown Manteo

November 29th, 2023

Lighted boat parade, First Friday ArtWalk, SantaCon, Xmas parade highlight Elizabeth City events this weekend

November 28th, 2023

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Community

Donations needed for the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Free Holiday Christmas Shop

November 11th, 2023

Surf or Sound Realty makes $10,000 donation to Hatteras Island Meals

November 10th, 2023

Veterans History Project informational meeting in Corolla on Thursday

November 7th, 2023

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News

Section of Halstead Blvd. Extended in Elizabeth City closed Dec. 1-5 for railroad repairs

November 30th, 2023

College of The Albemarle announces Paramedic Program graduates

November 22nd, 2023

Lake Mattamuskeet gets $1 million to remove invasive carp

November 17th, 2023

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Weather

Nags Head oceanfront property owners eligible to be reimbursed for moving sand

November 29th, 2023

2023 Atlantic hurricane season was the fourth-busiest; Idalia, Ophelia left biggest marks on eastern N.C.

November 28th, 2023

Dare Emergency Management receives national award for ‘Love the Beach, Respect the Ocean’ campaign

November 28th, 2023

View all Weather

Top Stories

12 Bars of Christmas launches Thursday at a dozen Outer Banks establishments

November 29th, 2023

2023 Atlantic hurricane season was the fourth-busiest; Idalia, Ophelia left biggest marks on eastern N.C.

November 28th, 2023

Lighted boat parade, First Friday ArtWalk, SantaCon, Xmas parade highlight Elizabeth City events this weekend

November 28th, 2023

View all Top Stories

Builders and Shapers

Scholarship fund established at Outer Banks Community Foundation for students to pursue veterinary medicine

November 29th, 2023

Outer Banks Association of Realtors Surf Fishing Tourney raises nearly $10K for charity

November 29th, 2023

Nominations now being accepted for 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

November 9th, 2023

View all Builders and Shapers

Visitor Economy

Still time to get events, travel packages, specials on Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s “OBXMas”

November 25th, 2023

Family travel continues strong growth since the end of pandemic

November 23rd, 2023

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

November 20th, 2023

View all Visitor Economy

Business

Currituck maintains state’s best economic ranking; Pasquotank, Gates drop into Tier 1

November 30th, 2023

Best-performing North Carolina stocks for the week of Nov. 17-Nov. 24

November 27th, 2023

Eight ways to prepare your small business for Cyber Monday

November 25th, 2023

View all Business

Sound Strategy

Sound Strategy: Thanks residents & visitors, may we continue to enjoy the Greater Outer Banks together

November 22nd, 2023

Sound Strategy: Despite some times depressing headlines, Greater Outer Banks still great place to live, work, play

November 16th, 2023

Sound Strategy: Look at international examples to help plan Greater Outer Banks’ future

November 9th, 2023

View all Sound Strategy

Government

Currituck maintains state’s best economic ranking; Pasquotank, Gates drop into Tier 1

November 30th, 2023

Results of Town of Nags Head property owner survey available online

November 25th, 2023

Perfect employee safety score lead to $30K in savings for Currituck County Government

November 25th, 2023

View all Government

Real Estate

After more than two years, Kinnakeet Shores sewer moratorium lifted

November 29th, 2023

Southern Shores, Ocracoke, Point Harbor, Kitty Hawk had some of N.C.’s fastest growing home prices in Oct.

November 27th, 2023

Seven Outer Banks towns and villages had N.C.’s highest home values in October

November 26th, 2023

View all Real Estate

Commentary

Sound Strategy: Thanks residents & visitors, may we continue to enjoy the Greater Outer Banks together

November 22nd, 2023

Celebrating our local businesses: A Thanksgiving tribute to community pillars

November 21st, 2023

Sound Strategy: Despite some times depressing headlines, Greater Outer Banks still great place to live, work, play

November 16th, 2023

View all Commentary

OBX Life

Celebration of neighborhood unity, town hall on key issues, Monday Dec. 4 in Corolla

November 27th, 2023

Island Farm celebrates Christmas on the North End this Friday and Saturday

November 27th, 2023

Ocracoke Seafood Company keeps fresh fish on the table

November 22nd, 2023

View all OBX Life

Out & About

Unwrap the joy with series of free Christmas carol sing-along concerts across Greater Outer Banks

November 30th, 2023

Tree lighting on Friday, Christmas parade on Saturday in Downtown Manteo

November 29th, 2023

Lighted boat parade, First Friday ArtWalk, SantaCon, Xmas parade highlight Elizabeth City events this weekend

November 28th, 2023

View all Out & About

Community

Donations needed for the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Free Holiday Christmas Shop

November 11th, 2023

Surf or Sound Realty makes $10,000 donation to Hatteras Island Meals

November 10th, 2023

Veterans History Project informational meeting in Corolla on Thursday

November 7th, 2023

View all Community

News

Section of Halstead Blvd. Extended in Elizabeth City closed Dec. 1-5 for railroad repairs

November 30th, 2023

College of The Albemarle announces Paramedic Program graduates

November 22nd, 2023

Lake Mattamuskeet gets $1 million to remove invasive carp

November 17th, 2023

View all News

Weather

Nags Head oceanfront property owners eligible to be reimbursed for moving sand

November 29th, 2023

2023 Atlantic hurricane season was the fourth-busiest; Idalia, Ophelia left biggest marks on eastern N.C.

November 28th, 2023

Dare Emergency Management receives national award for ‘Love the Beach, Respect the Ocean’ campaign

November 28th, 2023

View all Weather

VIDEO: Replacement of apron at Dare County Regional Airport completed

June 4th, 2022 · GOV

VIDEO: Replacement of apron at Dare County Regional Airport completed

The Dare County Regional Airport has served the Outer Banks community from its Roanoke Island location since 1943 and facilitates more than 32,000 landings and takeoffs each year. After nearly 80 years of service, the airport’s apron — also known as a ramp or tarmac — had experienced significant wear and tear and was in…Read More from VIDEO: Replacement of apron at Dare County Regional Airport completed

by WOBX staff

Dare Days returns this weekend with three days celebrating the Outer Banks

June 2nd, 2022 · Out & About

Dare Days returns this weekend with three days celebrating the Outer Banks

There are birthdays, holidays, barefoot days, wear your PJs to school days, take your child to work days, and then there are Dare Days. Dare Days 2022, showcasing and celebrating our great community, its diverse culture, and rich history over three days in three ways in three different locations in Manteo. Friday, June 3 Dare…Read More from Dare Days returns this weekend with three days celebrating the Outer Banks

by WOBX staff