Now a HIGH rip current risk at all ocean beaches from Duck to Cape Hatteras. Ocean rescue supervisors are reporting 3-4 foot surf with strong rip currents. Ocean swimming is not recommended, stay ...

On Friday at 11:04 a.m. a beach hazards statement was released by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC in effect until 8 p.m. for ...

Cape Hatteras National Seashore authorities are appealing to the public for information after it was discovered Bodie Island Lighthouse was "forcibly entered" overnight Monday into Tuesday. Seashore ...

For today, Saturday, April 26, there is a high rip current risk and cool water temperatures south of Cape Hatteras, including Frisco, Hatteras Village, and Ocracoke. Ocean conditions will lead to ...

Standing tall since 1825, the Cape Florida Lighthouse (aka El Farito) has witnessed centuries of change—from guiding mariners to illuminating stories of freedom. As we approach its 200th ...

Snow near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in January. Photo by Don Bowers. The start of 2025 was relatively even with the previous year for Dare County hotels, vacation rentals and restaurants, while ...

The 1848 Bodie Island Lighthouse, in Nags Head, opened Friday for daily, self-guided climbs through Oct. 13. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, its famous companion 43 miles down N.C. 12 to the south ...

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, its famous companion 43 miles ... and their shadows cast by the afternoon sun after a winter storm dumped eight inches of snow on the Outer Banks in January 2003.