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November 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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Bids for the next beach nourishment project off the Town of Nags Head show it will cost from just under $35 million to almost $43 million, depending on if it takes place in 2026 or 2027.
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Bids for Nags Head's next beach nourishment project run between $35 million and $43 million | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Bids for the next beach nourishment project off the Town of Nags Head show it will cost from just under $35 million to almost $43 million, depending on if it takes place in 2026 or 2027.
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BREAKING: Less than a day before the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission convenes for its November meeting, a controversial proposal that sought sweeping limits on the commercial blue crab industry has been removed from the agenda.
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Blue crab vote pulled from Marine Fisheries Commission agenda hours before meeting | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
BREAKING: Less than a day before the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission convenes for its November meeting, a controversial proposal that sought sweeping limits on the commercial blue crab industry has been removed from the agenda.
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To better explain the filing, its methodology and the conditions driving it, the Rate Bureau’s Chief Operating Officer Jarred Chappell sat down for an extended interview to walk through the data, the process and the outlook for the years ahead.
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Q&A: Inside the N.C. Rate Bureau's new dwelling insurance rate filing | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
To better explain the filing, its methodology and the conditions driving it, the Rate Bureau’s Chief Operating Officer Jarred Chappell sat down for an extended interview to walk through the data, the process and the outlook for the years ahead.
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After years of coordinated engagement among several coastal agencies, a winter dredging campaign is slated for the 2025–2026 season to safeguard year-round access to Ocracoke Island and the greater Outer Banks. More from @ocracokeobserver.bsky.social: ocracokeobserver.com/2025/11/18/w...
Winter dredging set to keep Ocracoke’s lifelines open
The dredge Merritt works in the Hatteras Inlet. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer From our news services After years of coordinated engagement among several coastal agencies, a winter dredging c…
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November 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
After years of coordinated engagement among several coastal agencies, a winter dredging campaign is slated for the 2025–2026 season to safeguard year-round access to Ocracoke Island and the greater Outer Banks. More from @ocracokeobserver.bsky.social: ocracokeobserver.com/2025/11/18/w...
The forecast represents a 2% increase over last year and marks the highest Thanksgiving travel volume the state has ever recorded.
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AAA forecasts record Thanksgiving travel, 2.3 million N.C. residents expected to hit the road | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The forecast represents a 2% increase over last year and marks the highest Thanksgiving travel volume the state has ever recorded.
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Director Jed Dixon told members of the General Assembly's Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee at a November 6 hearing that years of deferred maintenance, aging vessels, and strained shipyard capacity have pushed the system to a critical point. www.patreon.com/posts/ferry-...
Ferry Division outlines $92 million in budget needs to lawmakers, warns of aging fleet and facility risks | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Director Jed Dixon told members of the General Assembly's Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee at a November 6 hearing that years of deferred maintenance, aging vessels, and strained shipyard capacity have pushed the system to a critical point. www.patreon.com/posts/ferry-...
A man with a Canadian address previously charged with felony burglary in Kitty Hawk has been arrested for allegedly trespassing at Manteo Elementary School, and his status to legally be in the United States may now be in question.
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UPDATE: Immigration status questioned of man arrested for alleged trespassing at Manteo Elementary | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A man with a Canadian address previously charged with felony burglary in Kitty Hawk has been arrested for allegedly trespassing at Manteo Elementary School, and his status to legally be in the United States may now be in question.
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A man with a Canadian address previously charged with felony burglary in Kitty Hawk has been arrested for allegedly trespassing at Manteo Elementary. The suspect was scheduled to appear in court on the earlier count the same day as the incident at the school.
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Man facing felony burglary in Kitty Hawk arrested for alleged trespassing at Manteo Elementary | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A man with a Canadian address previously charged with felony burglary in Kitty Hawk has been arrested for allegedly trespassing at Manteo Elementary. The suspect was scheduled to appear in court on the earlier count the same day as the incident at the school.
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Charter captain arrested for animal cruelty, Canvass Day for municipal elections, US 64 repave nearing completion, high school football playoffs resume, more dry and quiet weather ahead, and news about what's next for me.
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FREE PREVIEW: The Morning Update for Nov. 14, 2025 | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Charter captain arrested for animal cruelty, Canvass Day for municipal elections, US 64 repave nearing completion, high school football playoffs resume, more dry and quiet weather ahead, and news about what's next for me.
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Britton T. Shackelford, 57, of Wanchese, was charged with felony cruelty to animals and misdemeanor discharging a firearm within 300 yards of an occupied dwelling. www.patreon.com/posts/143512...
Wanchese charter boat captain charged with felony animal cruelty | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Britton T. Shackelford, 57, of Wanchese, was charged with felony cruelty to animals and misdemeanor discharging a firearm within 300 yards of an occupied dwelling. www.patreon.com/posts/143512...
Wednesday 8pm Aurora Borealis update from the Outer Banks:
November 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Wednesday 8pm Aurora Borealis update from the Outer Banks:
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“Jerad,” they said. “If you could do a yearlong investigation on any topic, what would you pick?”
November 13, 2025 at 12:42 AM
“Jerad,” they said. “If you could do a yearlong investigation on any topic, what would you pick?”
An electrical panel platform at The Soundside Event Site in Nags Head caught fire Wednesday, with firefighters quickly extinguishing the flames before they could spread further. Thanks to Renee Myers for the photos. www.patreon.com/posts/143447...
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November 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
An electrical panel platform at The Soundside Event Site in Nags Head caught fire Wednesday, with firefighters quickly extinguishing the flames before they could spread further. Thanks to Renee Myers for the photos. www.patreon.com/posts/143447...
Northern Lights put on a show over Outer Banks and northeastern NC...thanks to everyone for the submissions!
November 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Northern Lights put on a show over Outer Banks and northeastern NC...thanks to everyone for the submissions!
Average wait times at driver license offices across northeastern NC dropped sharply this fall, with the NCDMV Nags Head office showing one of the biggest improvements in the state — from more than 2 hours in Sept. to under an hour by the end of Oct.
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Nags Head DMV sees major drop in wait times; Elizabeth City now among fastest in state | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Average wait times at driver license offices across northeastern NC dropped sharply this fall, with the NCDMV Nags Head office showing one of the biggest improvements in the state — from more than 2 hours in Sept. to under an hour by the end of Oct.
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The first Arctic blast of cold air of the season set a slough of new records, including one that stood for nearly 90 years, in northeastern North Carolina and along the Outer Banks on Tuesday.
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Arctic blast sets new records for cold, snow in eastern North Carolina | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 12, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The first Arctic blast of cold air of the season set a slough of new records, including one that stood for nearly 90 years, in northeastern North Carolina and along the Outer Banks on Tuesday.
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REMINDER: Before you head to Grandy this afternoon to take the trash, you'll need to go to Barco or Spot instead...
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Grandy 'dump' closed Tuesday, Wednesday for long-awaited driveway resurfacing | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
REMINDER: Before you head to Grandy this afternoon to take the trash, you'll need to go to Barco or Spot instead...
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ICYMI: The early morning snow shower this in Downtown Manteo...
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 PM
ICYMI: The early morning snow shower this in Downtown Manteo...
Go Behind The Scenes of the 99.1 The Sound photo shoot for Outer Banks Milepost ahead of the return of all of the gang, starting with LOCAL NEWS from ME beginning Monday morning!
November 11, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Go Behind The Scenes of the 99.1 The Sound photo shoot for Outer Banks Milepost ahead of the return of all of the gang, starting with LOCAL NEWS from ME beginning Monday morning!
The National Weather Service has posted a Coastal Flood Advisory for soundside areas of the Outer Banks through Tuesday night, as an Arctic front sweeps through the area with strong westerly winds and temperatures dropping to around freezing inland.
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Minor soundside flooding possible as westerly winds increase with coldest temps of season, maybe even a few snowflakes overnight | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The National Weather Service has posted a Coastal Flood Advisory for soundside areas of the Outer Banks through Tuesday night, as an Arctic front sweeps through the area with strong westerly winds and temperatures dropping to around freezing inland.
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Pile driving for the new bridge over the Alligator River has resumed after a seasonal pause, and crews have now installed about 75 percent of the piles that will support the $450 million span. www.patreon.com/posts/143282...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Pile driving for the new bridge over the Alligator River has resumed after a seasonal pause, and crews have now installed about 75 percent of the piles that will support the $450 million span. www.patreon.com/posts/143282...
Nags Head commissioners approved text amendments to the town’s Unified Development Ordinance to clarify rules related to the town’s crowd gathering permit process, ensuring regulations governing public events and uses of town property are consistent and up to date.
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Nags Head approves clarifications to event permitting process | SamWalkerOBXNews.com
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November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Nags Head commissioners approved text amendments to the town’s Unified Development Ordinance to clarify rules related to the town’s crowd gathering permit process, ensuring regulations governing public events and uses of town property are consistent and up to date.
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