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Commissioners unanimously adopted amendments to town code that regulate beach concierge and equipment setup services, following repeated complaints about overcrowded beach access points, unattended equipment and unpermitted vendors.
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Kill Devil Hills approves beach equipment setup and vendor rules, tables flood water driving ordinance | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 14, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Commissioners unanimously adopted amendments to town code that regulate beach concierge and equipment setup services, following repeated complaints about overcrowded beach access points, unattended equipment and unpermitted vendors.
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After an outstanding start to the bluefin tuna season, with schools reported less than three miles off the Outer Banks, NOAA Fisheries will close the 2026 recreational season for giant bluefins tonight after the quota was exceeded in less than thirteen days.
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Recreational giant bluefin tuna fishery closed after just 13 days | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM
After an outstanding start to the bluefin tuna season, with schools reported less than three miles off the Outer Banks, NOAA Fisheries will close the 2026 recreational season for giant bluefins tonight after the quota was exceeded in less than thirteen days.
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A most MAGICAL Medal Monday!
January 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
A most MAGICAL Medal Monday!
Lamb held the longest active real estate license in North Carolina, dating back to 1957.
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Joe Lamb Jr., Outer Banks real estate pioneer, passes away at age 93 | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 10, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Lamb held the longest active real estate license in North Carolina, dating back to 1957.
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8 years ago today, we were getting ready for Olympic curling ON THE BYPASS!
January 6, 2026 at 12:35 PM
8 years ago today, we were getting ready for Olympic curling ON THE BYPASS!
The Currituck Board of Commissioners approved placing a referendum on the ballot that would give voters the choice of adopting a new system with six true electoral districts and one at-large seat or keeping the current election structure.
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Currituck commissioners move to place redistricting referendum on 2026 ballot | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 6, 2026 at 12:14 AM
The Currituck Board of Commissioners approved placing a referendum on the ballot that would give voters the choice of adopting a new system with six true electoral districts and one at-large seat or keeping the current election structure.
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The testing is part of a districtwide monitoring program initiated in 2023, after issues surfaced at First Flight Elementary and Middle when a boiler replacement project temporarily disrupted humidity control and led to isolated surface mold growth.
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Dare County Schools air quality tests show clean results across all campuses | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
The testing is part of a districtwide monitoring program initiated in 2023, after issues surfaced at First Flight Elementary and Middle when a boiler replacement project temporarily disrupted humidity control and led to isolated surface mold growth.
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A public hearing and possible vote on which proposal will be put to voters for redistricting of the seven seats on the Currituck County Board of Commissioners highlights the board's first meeting of 2026.
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Public hearing on Currituck redistricting highlights Board of Commissioners meeting Monday | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 4, 2026 at 7:31 PM
A public hearing and possible vote on which proposal will be put to voters for redistricting of the seven seats on the Currituck County Board of Commissioners highlights the board's first meeting of 2026.
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8 years ago today: SnOBX 2018v1. Strong low pressure and extended period of Arctic air, dropped a layer of freezing rain followed by heavy snow and blizzard conditions to OBX. Top wind gust 77mph in Waves, highest snowfall amount 4" in Manns Harbor. (My view of Jockey's Ridge 1/4/18)
January 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
8 years ago today: SnOBX 2018v1. Strong low pressure and extended period of Arctic air, dropped a layer of freezing rain followed by heavy snow and blizzard conditions to OBX. Top wind gust 77mph in Waves, highest snowfall amount 4" in Manns Harbor. (My view of Jockey's Ridge 1/4/18)
Anish and Carc calling the Mayo Bowl makes me realize we are only 2 months away from lacrosse season!
January 3, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Anish and Carc calling the Mayo Bowl makes me realize we are only 2 months away from lacrosse season!
That BETTER be OBX Catch crab!
January 3, 2026 at 1:53 AM
That BETTER be OBX Catch crab!
You are looking live from the home of @rhoback.bsky.social! @joeovies.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 1:51 AM
You are looking live from the home of @rhoback.bsky.social! @joeovies.bsky.social
A little disappointed Asado Wing and Taco in Charlottesville isn't all in on #GoACC to close out Bowl Season. Just the Battle for all the Mayo and the Rocky marathon on AMC. @sickoscommittee.org
January 3, 2026 at 1:45 AM
A little disappointed Asado Wing and Taco in Charlottesville isn't all in on #GoACC to close out Bowl Season. Just the Battle for all the Mayo and the Rocky marathon on AMC. @sickoscommittee.org
In the early morning hours of January 2, the Outer Banks community welcomed its New Year’s baby, Lucca Hernandez, born at 2:05 a.m.
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Outer Banks Health Hospital welcomes the first baby of 2026 | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 2, 2026 at 11:09 PM
In the early morning hours of January 2, the Outer Banks community welcomed its New Year’s baby, Lucca Hernandez, born at 2:05 a.m.
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An eyewitness who spoke with us moments after the incident said they narrowly missed colliding head on with a large pickup truck being driven northbound in the southbound lanes of Virginia Highway 168 in the Great Bridge area around 8:40 p.m.
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Wrong way driver charged with DWI, felony hit-and-run after multiple New Year's Eve wrecks on Chesapeake Expressway | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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January 1, 2026 at 8:24 PM
An eyewitness who spoke with us moments after the incident said they narrowly missed colliding head on with a large pickup truck being driven northbound in the southbound lanes of Virginia Highway 168 in the Great Bridge area around 8:40 p.m.
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Anglers are reminded that it is illegal to fish for bluefin tuna from the beach or pier, and all vessels regardless of size must have the proper permits to target the species.
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Recreational Atlantic bluefin tuna season opens Thursday; land-based fishing remains illegal | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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December 31, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Anglers are reminded that it is illegal to fish for bluefin tuna from the beach or pier, and all vessels regardless of size must have the proper permits to target the species.
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The nonprofit that supports the tallest living system of sand dunes on the East Coast is praising the restoration of Area of Environmental Concern protections , citing adjustments that cleared the way for approval after an over two-year regulatory standoff.
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Friends of Jockey's Ridge applaud final approval of protections for tallest dunes on East Coast | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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December 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The nonprofit that supports the tallest living system of sand dunes on the East Coast is praising the restoration of Area of Environmental Concern protections , citing adjustments that cleared the way for approval after an over two-year regulatory standoff.
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At 6:40 PM EST, 3 E Knotts Island [Currituck Co, NC] Mesonet reports Marine Tstm Wind of M43 MPH. The Carova Beach Fire Department mesonet measured a gust to 37 kt (43 mph). #ncwx Link
December 30, 2025 at 2:15 AM
At 6:40 PM EST, 3 E Knotts Island [Currituck Co, NC] Mesonet reports Marine Tstm Wind of M43 MPH. The Carova Beach Fire Department mesonet measured a gust to 37 kt (43 mph). #ncwx Link
The opening was created when Tod Clissold was elected mayor in November, leaving unexpired the remainder of a four-year commissioner term that runs through 2027. www.patreon.com/posts/146329...
Deadline nearing to apply for open Manteo commissioners seat | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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December 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The opening was created when Tod Clissold was elected mayor in November, leaving unexpired the remainder of a four-year commissioner term that runs through 2027. www.patreon.com/posts/146329...
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I recorded this Christmas organ version of "Brass Bonanza." The original version was the official theme song of the Hartford Whalers, who played in the National Hockey League from 1979-1997.
December 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Don't just show a clip or two ESPN, SHOW THE FULL PERFORMANCE!
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Don't just show a clip or two ESPN, SHOW THE FULL PERFORMANCE!
Nags Head police and fire personnel were dispatched at approximately 1:34 p.m. on Sunday to a report of a man in distress at the water’s edge.
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Currituck County surfer dies after medical incident near Jennette's Pier | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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December 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Nags Head police and fire personnel were dispatched at approximately 1:34 p.m. on Sunday to a report of a man in distress at the water’s edge.
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Recent genetic testing of shrimp served at randomly selected Outer Banks restaurants found that nearly two-thirds of establishments surveyed were not serving wild-caught shrimp from American waters, despite verbally claiming — or strongly implying — that they were.
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Genetic testing claims just 36% of surveyed Outer Banks restaurants sold wild domestic shrimp | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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December 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Recent genetic testing of shrimp served at randomly selected Outer Banks restaurants found that nearly two-thirds of establishments surveyed were not serving wild-caught shrimp from American waters, despite verbally claiming — or strongly implying — that they were.
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