The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued an updated weather alert at 8:32 p.m. on Friday for strong thunderstorms until 9 p.m.

A report was issued from the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Wednesday at 5:34 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:15 p.m. for East Carteret and Ocracoke Island.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore in eastern North Carolina stretches the length of 70 miles along the Outer Banks. The pa ...

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WITN) - Beachgoers along parts of the North Carolina coast need to be aware of rip currents this Fourth of July. Some Eastern Carolina beaches are flying yellow flags, indicating ...

North Carolina’s coastline is where you’ll find some of the ... you can take a guided tour to see the famous Corolla wild horses, visit the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, or wander around the Currituck ...

Ocracoke’s Lifeguard Beach was named the top beach in the nation in 2022 and 2007 aby Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka, “Dr. Beach.” Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer By Connie Leinbach ...

Peter Vankevich/Ocracoke Observer Text and photos by Peter Vankevich The Eastern glass lizard (Ophisaurus ventralis) became an object of fascination for me when I ...

Members of the Ocracoke community are speaking out against a national study that claimed the Lifeguard Beach is one of the ...

The Ocracoke fireworks have been canceled due to the threat of thunderstorms and high winds forecast for July 2nd.

The North Manitou Light Keepers will host their annual Lightkeeper Rally and Crib Cruise on Aug. 7, coinciding with National Lighthouse Day.

Currituck Beach Lighthouse is ranked #5 out of 15 things to do in Outer Banks. See pictures and our review of Currituck Beach Lighthouse.

A study claiming that Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach is the most theft-prone beach in the country has caused a stir among ...