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Visiting Buxton, Causey says insuring vulnerable beach homes is a federal issue
By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
In Buxton on Monday, Oct. 20 NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey delivered a sobering message about the state’s role in insuring vulnerable oceanfront homes there.

Visiting Buxton, Causey says insuring vulnerable beach homes is a federal issue

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice On Monday, Oct. 20 NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey stood before perhaps 20 people at Fatty’s Eatery in Buxton and delivered a sobering message about the state…

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 6h

Having resumed its debris cleanup on Hatteras, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) reports that on Monday, Oct. 20, two dozen CHNS staff filled 52 pickup trucks with debris associated with recent house collapses in Buxton.

Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 6h

CHNS update on Buxton debris cleanup
All large debris now off the beach and removed from the former Naval site

CHNS update on Buxton debris cleanup

All large debris now off the beach and removed from the former Naval site Having resumed its debris cleanup on Hatteras, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) reports that on Monday, Oct. 20, …

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 1d

NC Insurance Commissioner Causey to hold press conference in Buxton Monday, public invited to attend

The Buxton Civic Association (BCA) reports on its Facebook page that North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey will hold a press conference on the morning of Monday, Oct. 20 to discuss t…

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Sun, seafood and song at the 13th Annual OBX Seafood Festival
By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
With temperatures hovering around 70 degrees and bright sunshine, the 13th Annual Outer Banks Seafood Festival was held in nearly perfect weather.

Sun, seafood and song at the 13th Annual OBX Seafood Festival

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice With temperatures hovering around 70 degrees and bright sunshine, the 13th Annual Outer Banks Seafood Festival was held in nearly perfect weather.

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 2d

Another oceanfront home collapses in Buxton
(Photo credit: Jenni Koontz/Epic Shutter Photography)
10th home to collapse on Cape Hatteras National Seashore since Sept. 30

Another oceanfront home collapses in Buxton

10th home to collapse on Cape Hatteras National Seashore since Sept. 30 Photo Credit: Jenni Koontz/Epic Shutter Photography The Cape Hatteras National Seashore has reported that an unoccupied hous…

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 2d

He was addressing scientists, coastal engineers and anyone fascinated by the unpredictable dance between wind, waves and sand on the Outer Banks.

Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 2d

At CSI, Surfline reveals the science behind the surf
By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice
When Kurt Korte, Vice President of Forecasting for Surfline, stood before the audience at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 17, he wasn’t just speaking to surfers.

At CSI, Surfline reveals the science behind the surf

By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice When Kurt Korte, Vice President of Forecasting for Surfline, stood before the audience at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 17,…

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 2d

‘No Kings’ protestors gather in Kitty Hawk
Demonstrators gathered in Kitty Hawk at the ‘No Kings’ protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, one of more than 2,500 such events slated across the country. Participants lined both sides of 158, starting from S. Dogwood and moving toward Duck Woods Drive.

‘No Kings’ protestors gather in Kitty Hawk

Demonstrators gathered in Kitty Hawk at the ‘No Kings’ protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, one of more than 2,500 such events slated across the country. Participants lined both sides of 158, starting fro…

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 3d

Kill Devil Hills opposes proposed changes to blue crab harvests, asks public to weigh in
The Town of Kill Devil Hills is asking the public to voice opposition to proposed restrictions on blue crab harvests being considered by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries.

Kill Devil Hills opposes proposed changes to blue crab harvests, asks public to weigh in

The Town of Kill Devil Hills is asking the public to voice opposition to proposed restrictions on blue crab harvests being considered by the NC Division of Marine Fisheries.

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 4d

No serious injuries in accident involving Currituck County school bus

The Currituck County Schools has released this information about an accident involving a school bus that occurred on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 16. Here is the information.

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 4d

Manteo’s Halloween Island is frightfully good fun
By Abigail Ali | Outer Banks Voice
Halloween Island in Manteo returns for a second year of haunted fun featuring “13 spooky shops, 13 themed bars and 13 eerie inns” on weekends in October from Thursday through Saturday, leading up to Halloween.

Manteo’s Halloween Island is frightfully good fun

Event runs on weekends through October By Abigail Ali | Outer Banks Voice Halloween Island in Manteo has returned for a second year of haunted fun featuring “13 spooky shops, 13 themed bars and 13 …

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 5d

At Kitty Hawk candidate forum, topics include beach nourishment and workforce housing
By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
Dare County League of Women Voters forum in Kitty Hawk featured the two competitors vying for the mayor’s job, former mayor Gary Perry and current Council Member Charlotte Walker.

At Kitty Hawk candidate forum, topics include beach nourishment and workforce housing

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice The Oct. 14 Dare County League of Women Voters (LWV) candidate forum in Kitty Hawk featured the two competitors vying for the mayor’s job, former mayor Gary Perry an…

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 5d

NCDOT reopening NC 12 on Ocracoke
NCDOT Ferries have resumed Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry on an amended schedule
Update: On Wednesday, Oct. 15, NCDOT announced that NC 12 on Ocracoke will re-open at 5 p.m. NCDOT crews will continue to work until dark and return in the morning to reinforce the dunes.

NCDOT reopening NC 12 on Ocracoke

NCDOT Ferries have resumed Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry on an amended schedule Update: On the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 15, NCDOT announced that NC 12 on Ocracoke will re-open at 5 p.m. NCDOT crews w…

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 5d

Cases continued until Dec. 8 for suspects in fatal shooting of Zane Hughes
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
The three teenaged suspects in the fatal shooting of Zane Hughes at Avalon Pier on July 31 have a new Dare County court date of Dec. 8 according to First Judicial District DA Jeff Cruden.

Cases continued until Dec. 8 for suspects in fatal shooting of Zane Hughes

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice The three teenaged suspects in the fatal shooting of Zane Hughes at Avalon Pier on July 31 have a new Dare County court date of Dec. 8, according to First Judi…

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 5d

Coastal Flood Advisory for Hatteras through Friday
Dare County warns motorists of standing water on roadways

Coastal Flood Advisory for Hatteras through Friday

Dare County warns motorists of standing water on roadways While the Coastal Flood Advisory issued by the National Weather Service at Newport/Morehead City remains in effect for Northern Outer Banks…

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 5d

Early Voting in Dare County begins on Thursday, Oct. 16
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
On Thursday, Oct. 16, early in-person voting for the 2025 municipal elections in Dare County will begin at two locations—the Dare County Administration Building in Manteo and the Kill Devil Hills Town Hall.

Early Voting in Dare County begins on Thursday, Oct. 16

On Thursday, Oct. 16, early in-person voting for the 2025 municipal elections in Dare County will begin at two locations—the Dare County Administration Building (954 Marshall C. Collins Drive) in …

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 6d

NC 12 reopens from Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe
UPDATE: At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, NCDOT re-opened NC12 on Hatteras from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe. NCDOT crews will continue reinforcing the dune Wednesday. NC is still closed on Ocracoke.

NC 12 reopens from Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe

Update: At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, NCDOT re-opened NC12 on Hatteras from the Basnight Bridge to Rodanthe. NCDOT crews will continue reinforcing the dune Wednesday. NC is still closed on Ocrac…

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 6d

Oct. 14 at 6:45 p.m. Update: The Dare County Schools has announced that Cape Hatteras Elementary and Cape Hatteras Secondary will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, October 15. Dare Early College staff will continue to provide virtual options for Hatteras Early College students.

Hatteras Schools on two-hour delay Wednesday, October 15

Oct. 14 at 6:45 p.m. Update: The Dare County Schools has announced that Cape Hatteras Elementary and Cape Hatteras Secondary will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, October 15. Dare Early C…

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 6d

NC 12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe closed again
October 14 at 2:30 p.m. Update: NCDOT has announced that NC 12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe has been closed again due to unsafe conditions brought on by ocean overwash. Crews are working to repair the dune.

NC 12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe closed again

October 14 at 2:30 p.m. Update: NCDOT has announced that NC 12 between the Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe has been closed again due to unsafe conditions brought on by ocean overwash. Crews are workin…

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 6d

A Sign of the times
Work moves ahead, but no date yet for Cook Out's KDH opening
The Cook Out sign now standing on the old Burger King site in Kill Devil Hills is a reminder that work is proceeding at the fast-food chain’s new restaurant location.

A Sign of the times

Work moves ahead, but no date yet for Cook Out’s KDH opening The Cook Out sign now standing on the old Burger King site in Kill Devil Hills is a reminder that work is proceeding at the fast-f…

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 6d

Flooding threat for OBX remains through Wednesday
Debris cleanup efforts following the collapse of nine homes in Buxton and Rodanthe from Sept. 30-Oct. 3 are continuing on some level or about to resume.

Flooding threat for OBX remains through Wednesday

The latest update issued by the National Weather Service at Newport/Morehead City on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 14 indicates a continuing flood threat to the Outer Banks through Wednesday, Oct. 1…

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 7d

Nags Head beach nourishment project could begin in summer 2026
On Monday, Oct. 13, the Town of Nags Head announced a schedule for the upcoming beach nourishment project.

Nags Head beach nourishment project could begin in summer 2026

On Monday, Oct. 13, the Town of Nags Head announced a schedule for the upcoming beach nourishment project. Here is the information.

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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 7d

NC12 on Hatteras to re-open at 5 p.m. Monday
Oct. 13 at 3:45 p.m. UPDATE: The North Carolina of Transportation has announced that NC12 on Hatteras Island will reopen at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13. NC12 on Ocracoke, however, will remain closed.
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Outer Banks Voice @outerbanksvoice.bsky.social · 7d

They show the impact of surf and winds eating away at the dune line, the surf reaching the base of the Pelican's Perch cottage, and the churn ocean with high-energy waves breaking close to shore.