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An active-duty Fort Bragg soldier has been arrested and charged following an Internet crimes investigation that began in Manteo late last year.
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Manteo police arrest Fort Bragg soldier on child solicitation, exploitation charges | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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February 5, 2026 at 9:37 PM
An active-duty Fort Bragg soldier has been arrested and charged following an Internet crimes investigation that began in Manteo late last year.
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Ferry may be impacted...
February 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will close all Coastal and Joint fishing waters in North Carolina to both commercial and recreational spotted seatrout, known more commonly as speckled trout, harvest at 4 p.m. on Friday until June 30.
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State closes harvest of all speckled trout due to cold stun events from Hyde to Pender counties | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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February 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will close all Coastal and Joint fishing waters in North Carolina to both commercial and recreational spotted seatrout, known more commonly as speckled trout, harvest at 4 p.m. on Friday until June 30.
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In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the board increased the number of people who can participate in a demonstration on public property without a permit from 15 to 30.
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Nags Head raises protest permit threshold after residents cite free speech concerns | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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February 4, 2026 at 8:34 PM
In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the board increased the number of people who can participate in a demonstration on public property without a permit from 15 to 30.
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Dare County will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11 to provide general information and answer questions from the community about the Buxton beach nourishment project that is scheduled to begin this summer.
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Public meeting next Wednesday ahead of Buxton beach nourishment project | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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February 4, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Dare County will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11 to provide general information and answer questions from the community about the Buxton beach nourishment project that is scheduled to begin this summer.
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When the project will take place is not yet known, but beach nourishment along the Outer Banks has to take place during the late spring through summer to avoid strong wind and wave events in the Atlantic during the rest of the year.
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UPDATE: Nags Head awards $36.4M beach renourishment contract for this summer | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
When the project will take place is not yet known, but beach nourishment along the Outer Banks has to take place during the late spring through summer to avoid strong wind and wave events in the Atlantic during the rest of the year.
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Local and state law enforcement leaders and the area's District Attorney on Tuesday announced the launch of a new multi-agency drug task force they described as a “force multiplier” for the fight against drug trafficking across northeastern North Carolina.
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NENC law enforcement, SBI launch regional drug task force trageting traffickers | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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February 4, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Local and state law enforcement leaders and the area's District Attorney on Tuesday announced the launch of a new multi-agency drug task force they described as a “force multiplier” for the fight against drug trafficking across northeastern North Carolina.
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The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday morning to officially move the town’s 2026 beach renourishment project into the construction phase, including awarding a $36.4 million contract to Weeks Marine.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:04 AM
The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will vote Wednesday morning to officially move the town’s 2026 beach renourishment project into the construction phase, including awarding a $36.4 million contract to Weeks Marine.
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The combination of ocean overwash, strong winds, and extreme cold combined to cause travel issues on Hatteras and Ocracoke during and after the weekend #SnOBX, but those are finally starting to alleviate on Tuesday.
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N.C. 12 reopens on Pea Island, Ocracoke at 3 p.m., Ocracoke ferries resume operations on limited schedule | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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February 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The combination of ocean overwash, strong winds, and extreme cold combined to cause travel issues on Hatteras and Ocracoke during and after the weekend #SnOBX, but those are finally starting to alleviate on Tuesday.
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Monday 1pm: On scene at the Whalebone Junction signal gantry. Several 4" bolts in the center flange broke as it bounced in the high winds during #SnOBX! Temporary bolts installed while it is removed. Will be replaced with temporary wooden poles and wires for signals on Tuesday.
February 2, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Monday 1pm: On scene at the Whalebone Junction signal gantry. Several 4" bolts in the center flange broke as it bounced in the high winds during #SnOBX! Temporary bolts installed while it is removed. Will be replaced with temporary wooden poles and wires for signals on Tuesday.
BREAKING NEWS: Two more oceanfront homes collapsed in Buxton, with one falling Sunday night and another falling on Monday morning ahead of the approximate 7:30 a.m. high tide. More from The Island Free Press:
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February 2, 2026 at 12:47 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Two more oceanfront homes collapsed in Buxton, with one falling Sunday night and another falling on Monday morning ahead of the approximate 7:30 a.m. high tide. More from The Island Free Press:
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#SnOBX Update: Feb. 1, 2026 11:15 a.m. The winter storm is pulling away, but the impacts are still being felt all along the Outer Banks. The latest on road conditions, power outages, soundside flooding, a house collapse in Buxton, a house fire in Nags Head and more.
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SnOBX Update: Feb. 1, 2026, 11:15 am
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February 1, 2026 at 4:19 PM
#SnOBX Update: Feb. 1, 2026 11:15 a.m. The winter storm is pulling away, but the impacts are still being felt all along the Outer Banks. The latest on road conditions, power outages, soundside flooding, a house collapse in Buxton, a house fire in Nags Head and more.
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#SnOBX Saturday 2 p.m. update: The snow and wind has really picked up over the last several hours. We're reporting "LIVE" from Corolla with the latest!
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SnOBX Update: Jan. 31 2026 2pm from Corolla
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January 31, 2026 at 7:39 PM
#SnOBX Saturday 2 p.m. update: The snow and wind has really picked up over the last several hours. We're reporting "LIVE" from Corolla with the latest!
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Saturday 10 a.m.: There's some snow starting to blow at Jennette's Pier on the Surfchex.com camera! #SnOBX
January 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Saturday 10 a.m.: There's some snow starting to blow at Jennette's Pier on the Surfchex.com camera! #SnOBX
Precipitation has been a little slower to arrive overnight, but we are starting to see the snow falling in some locations in northeastern North Carolina.
It should really pick-up as we get into the afternoon and evening hours, along with the winds.
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It should really pick-up as we get into the afternoon and evening hours, along with the winds.
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SnOBX Update: Jan. 31, 2026 8am
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January 31, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Precipitation has been a little slower to arrive overnight, but we are starting to see the snow falling in some locations in northeastern North Carolina.
It should really pick-up as we get into the afternoon and evening hours, along with the winds.
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It should really pick-up as we get into the afternoon and evening hours, along with the winds.
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Even though temperatures will remain at or below freezing for an extended period during #SnOBX, and area bodies of water are seeing some ice formation, any ice must be at least 4 inches thick for people, vehicles and animals to stand, walk or ride across.
January 30, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Even though temperatures will remain at or below freezing for an extended period during #SnOBX, and area bodies of water are seeing some ice formation, any ice must be at least 4 inches thick for people, vehicles and animals to stand, walk or ride across.
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The /Canes were down 4-2 with two minutes remaining. They won 5-4 in regulation. 🤯
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January 30, 2026 at 3:01 AM
The /Canes were down 4-2 with two minutes remaining. They won 5-4 in regulation. 🤯
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The major winter storm expected to intensify off the coast this weekend is prompting emergency preparations along the Outer Banks, with forecasters warning of heavy snow, strong winds, coastal flooding and extreme cold that could linger into next week.
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Significant #SnOBX likely this weekend with possible blizzard conditions; ocean overwash, soundside flooding also expected | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 29, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The major winter storm expected to intensify off the coast this weekend is prompting emergency preparations along the Outer Banks, with forecasters warning of heavy snow, strong winds, coastal flooding and extreme cold that could linger into next week.
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A rapidly strengthening coastal storm could bring heavy snow, dangerous travel conditions, storm-force winds and coastal flooding this weekend. #SnOBX
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Winter Storm, High Wind watches issued for the weekend as #SnOBX and coastal flooding are likely | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 29, 2026 at 3:10 PM
A rapidly strengthening coastal storm could bring heavy snow, dangerous travel conditions, storm-force winds and coastal flooding this weekend. #SnOBX
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A winter storm expected to develop along the coast this weekend could bring significant snowfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to the Outer Banks and much of eastern North Carolina, with forecasters warning the likelihood of major impacts is increasing. #snOBX
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Major weekend winter storm forecast with #SnOBX, possible blizzard conditions, ocean and soundside flooding | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 28, 2026 at 8:11 PM
A winter storm expected to develop along the coast this weekend could bring significant snowfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to the Outer Banks and much of eastern North Carolina, with forecasters warning the likelihood of major impacts is increasing. #snOBX
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