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10/19/2026

Meet Tripp, the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week.

10/16/2026

A mandatory evacuation for all visitors on Hatteras Island takes effect at 8 p.m. tonight (Friday, October 16). A state of emergency has also been issued for Hatteras Island.

The order applies to visitors in Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Village. Residents of Hatteras Island and areas north of Oregon Inlet are not under an evacuation order.

An updated forecast indicates an increased threat from a developing coastal nor’easter. Prolonged coastal flooding and repeated ocean overwash are expected to threaten N.C. Highway 12, potentially cutting off roadway access to and from Hatteras Island for an extended period.

Visitors should leave before conditions deteriorate and roadway access is compromised. Conditions are expected to worsen Saturday and into Sunday morning, with the potential for ocean overwash around high tide.

Visitors with upcoming reservations should contact their accommodations provider to adjust their plans. Do not travel to Hatteras Island while the evacuation order is in effect.

For updates and preparedness information, visit DareNC.gov/Storm. For road conditions, visit DriveNC.gov and follow NCDOT N.C. 12 on Facebook.

Sign up for emergency text alerts by texting DareEmergencyAlerts to 77295.

10/15/2026

Early voting starts today! Make sure to make your plans to get to the polls.

10/12/2026

Meet Butterball, the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week.

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

The ocean holds incredible potential as a source of clean, reliable energy, and right here on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, researchers are helping turn that potential into real-world technology. Through the Coastal Studies Institute and the Jeanette’s Pier Marine Energy Test Center, developers can test innovative marine energy technologies in both controlled laboratory environments and real ocean conditions, gathering critical data and learning how their systems respond to waves, currents, weather and corrosion. Together, these resources are creating a pathway to move promising ideas from the laboratory to the ocean and closer to real-world deployment.

10/05/2026

Meet Boba, the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week.

10/01/2026

The Town of Duck Jazz Festival returns October 10–11 to Duck Town Park, rain or shine! Come prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, water, and your favorite snacks. Bring a picnic and cooler, check out the food trucks, explore local businesses, and stop by the sponsor tables. Find your spot, make some new friends, and get ready to soak up the music and enjoy an unforgettable weekend of jazz!

09/30/2026

Nicole Farrell is being celebrated for the dedication, creativity, and care she brings to her students and fellow educators. From creating hands-on learning experiences and building friendships to teaching students how to solve problems and navigate their emotions, Nicole helps make her classroom a place where every child can thrive. Her colleagues recognize not only the work they see in the classroom, but also the organizing, planning, and behind-the-scenes effort that makes a difference throughout the school. We’re proud to celebrate Nicole and her well-deserved recognition as Teacher of the Year!

09/29/2026

N.C. Highway 12 will reopen to northbound traffic leaving Hatteras Island at 3 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 29). A temporary one-lane gravel roadway will initially carry traffic in one direction only.

Southbound traffic will not be permitted until further notice. When southbound access resumes, current State of Emergency restrictions will remain in place, meaning only Priority One and Priority Two individuals will be permitted to enter Hatteras Island. There is no timeline for when visitor access will be restored.

Heavy congestion is expected when the temporary roadway opens. Drivers should be patient, pay attention and use caution.

Emergency ferry service between Rodanthe and Stumpy Point will continue 24 hours a day until congestion subsides and officials determine the route is no longer needed.

Visitors with upcoming Hatteras Island reservations should not travel toward the island at this time. Contact your accommodations provider directly with questions about your reservation.

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