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Currituck began requiring beach parking permits in the spring of 2018 for the 14-mile strand from the beach access at the end of N.C. 12 north of Corolla to the Virginia state line, citing safety concerns tied to increasing number of vehicles on the beach.
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Currituck gives initial approval to shortening beach parking permit season | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Currituck began requiring beach parking permits in the spring of 2018 for the 14-mile strand from the beach access at the end of N.C. 12 north of Corolla to the Virginia state line, citing safety concerns tied to increasing number of vehicles on the beach.
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The chances continue to increase for #SnOBX this weekend, along with strong winds and high surf...we're updating this story as more info comes in:
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Chances increasing for weekend #SnOBX, along with strong winds and coastal flooding | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 27, 2026 at 2:11 PM
The chances continue to increase for #SnOBX this weekend, along with strong winds and high surf...we're updating this story as more info comes in:
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The man's remains were found in the dunes south of ORV Ramp 2 and Coquina Beach sometime on Sunday.
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Body found Sunday on Bodie Island, not related to pair of Outer Banks missing persons cases | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 27, 2026 at 12:12 AM
The man's remains were found in the dunes south of ORV Ramp 2 and Coquina Beach sometime on Sunday.
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#SnOBX could be in play this coming weekend as forecasters monitor a potential storm system that could bring snow, strong winds and coastal flooding to the Outer Banks and eastern North Carolina.
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Another weekend storm could produce #SnOBX, strong winds and coastal flooding possible | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 26, 2026 at 7:48 PM
#SnOBX could be in play this coming weekend as forecasters monitor a potential storm system that could bring snow, strong winds and coastal flooding to the Outer Banks and eastern North Carolina.
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Lodging revenue across the Outer Banks is expected to post modest gains over the next several years, following a decline in 2024 and amid continued uncertainty in the national economy and travel sector.
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Modest growth in Outer Banks lodging revenue forecast through 2027 amid economic uncertainty | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 25, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Lodging revenue across the Outer Banks is expected to post modest gains over the next several years, following a decline in 2024 and amid continued uncertainty in the national economy and travel sector.
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While the Outer Banks and areas just west of the sounds are now only seeing rain and temperatures continuing to rise this morning, areas further inland are getting a mixed bag of wintry precipitation that is only expected to get worse as the day goes on.
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#NoSnOBX: Sunday 8 a.m. update | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 25, 2026 at 1:21 PM
While the Outer Banks and areas just west of the sounds are now only seeing rain and temperatures continuing to rise this morning, areas further inland are getting a mixed bag of wintry precipitation that is only expected to get worse as the day goes on.
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The family of Christopher Lee Palmer, whose last known location was believed to be on Hatteras Island, has asked that active search efforts come to an end after a recent discovery has led them to believe he died in the ocean.
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Family of Arkansas man missing along Hatteras Island requests search efforts end | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 25, 2026 at 1:03 AM
The family of Christopher Lee Palmer, whose last known location was believed to be on Hatteras Island, has asked that active search efforts come to an end after a recent discovery has led them to believe he died in the ocean.
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Starting to see more precip moving into the area, but temperatures will start to rise and we'll see it become all rain overnight on the Outer Banks and just west of the sounds. All the details in our latest audio update:
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#NoSnOBX Update: Saturday 7 p.m. | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 25, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Starting to see more precip moving into the area, but temperatures will start to rise and we'll see it become all rain overnight on the Outer Banks and just west of the sounds. All the details in our latest audio update:
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FWIW, temperature has risen 4 degrees between 3 pm (23) and 6:30 p.m. (27) at the Church's Island newsroom. Expect that trend to continue through the night: tempestwx.com/station/5281...
January 24, 2026 at 11:41 PM
FWIW, temperature has risen 4 degrees between 3 pm (23) and 6:30 p.m. (27) at the Church's Island newsroom. Expect that trend to continue through the night: tempestwx.com/station/5281...
UPDATE, Saturday 9:45 a.m.: A vehicle crash is the cause of the outage that is down to around 650 Dominion customers in South Nags Head. No other details on the collision. Restoration estimated between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
January 24, 2026 at 2:48 PM
UPDATE, Saturday 9:45 a.m.: A vehicle crash is the cause of the outage that is down to around 650 Dominion customers in South Nags Head. No other details on the collision. Restoration estimated between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
UPDATE, Saturday 9:30 a.m.: A vehicle crash is the cause of the outage impacting nearly 1,100 Dominion customers in South Nags Head. No other details on the collision. Restoration estimated between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
January 24, 2026 at 2:36 PM
UPDATE, Saturday 9:30 a.m.: A vehicle crash is the cause of the outage impacting nearly 1,100 Dominion customers in South Nags Head. No other details on the collision. Restoration estimated between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Saturday 7:50am: Blowing sand reported along NC 12 south of Oregon Inlet. Crews are out clearing. Ferries to-and-from Ocracoke have been suspended.
January 24, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Saturday 7:50am: Blowing sand reported along NC 12 south of Oregon Inlet. Crews are out clearing. Ferries to-and-from Ocracoke have been suspended.
A weekend winter storm is expected to bring a crippling ice storm to much of North Carolina, while the Outer Banks will likely see just a taste of wintry weather before it becomes an all-rain event.
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Just a taste of #SnOBX expected on Saturday from weekend winter storm | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 24, 2026 at 12:18 AM
A weekend winter storm is expected to bring a crippling ice storm to much of North Carolina, while the Outer Banks will likely see just a taste of wintry weather before it becomes an all-rain event.
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BREAKING: Officer involved shooting late Thursday in Hatteras village. Suspect flown to Norfolk hospital.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:31 PM
BREAKING: Officer involved shooting late Thursday in Hatteras village. Suspect flown to Norfolk hospital.
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The Island Free Press has details:
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While a major winter storm is forecast to bring widespread snow and ice to areas from the Deep South to New England over the weekend, including much of inland North Carolina, the Outer Banks is likely to miss out on any significant impacts.
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Ice storm cometh inland, any #SnOBX will be short lived | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 23, 2026 at 1:24 PM
While a major winter storm is forecast to bring widespread snow and ice to areas from the Deep South to New England over the weekend, including much of inland North Carolina, the Outer Banks is likely to miss out on any significant impacts.
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While 82 of the state's 100 counties are in the watch box Thursday morning, the Outer Banks and immediate coastal areas are likely to only see a brief period of wintry weather before changing to all rain.
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Winter Storm Watch posted for much of North Carolina, #SnOBX unlikely | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 22, 2026 at 1:22 PM
While 82 of the state's 100 counties are in the watch box Thursday morning, the Outer Banks and immediate coastal areas are likely to only see a brief period of wintry weather before changing to all rain.
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The highest forecast uncertainty remains for Currituck and Dare counties, where temperatures have trended slightly warmer over the last 24 hours.
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#SnOBX looking less likely this weekend while ice storm chances rise for inland NENC | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 21, 2026 at 12:17 PM
The highest forecast uncertainty remains for Currituck and Dare counties, where temperatures have trended slightly warmer over the last 24 hours.
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Anyone who was in the Cape Point area on the evening of Jan. 11, 2026, or who may have information related to Chris Palmer’s whereabouts, is encouraged to come forward.
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National Park Service seeks public’s help to locate missing person | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 20, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Anyone who was in the Cape Point area on the evening of Jan. 11, 2026, or who may have information related to Chris Palmer’s whereabouts, is encouraged to come forward.
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HOW DID HE SCORE?!?!?! WOOOOOOW!!!
January 20, 2026 at 3:38 AM
HOW DID HE SCORE?!?!?! WOOOOOOW!!!
Still a faint tinge of pink...Big Dipper really pops though!
January 20, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Still a faint tinge of pink...Big Dipper really pops though!
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January 19, 2026 at 11:48 PM
who the fuck WANTS their posts to go viral, have you ever had that actually happen? it's like getting a winning pull on a slot machine if wasps started pouring out the bottom instead of quarters
It's back! Aurora Borealis in the skies to the north of the Outer Banks, visible with night vision on your phone camera!
January 20, 2026 at 12:20 AM
It's back! Aurora Borealis in the skies to the north of the Outer Banks, visible with night vision on your phone camera!