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  • John Neal Webb, Sr.
    by Staff Reporter on May 12, 2025 at 3:19 pm

    The family is sad to announce the death of John Neal Webb, Sr. John was born on VJ Day, August 14, 1945, and died May 6, 2025, surrounded by the The post John Neal Webb, Sr. appeared first on Island Free Press.

  • Brian Matthew Hill
    by Staff Reporter on May 12, 2025 at 3:14 pm

    With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brian Matthew Hill, who died in a tragic car accident in Richmond, Virginia, on May 8, 2025, at the age of 55. The post Brian Matthew Hill appeared first on Island Free Press.

  • Dare County announces Memorial Day closures; No changes to trash collection schedule
    by Joy Crist on May 12, 2025 at 12:35 pm

    All Dare County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. These offices and facilities will reopen and operate with their regularly scheduled hours on The post Dare County announces Memorial Day closures; No changes to trash collection schedule appeared first on Island Free Press.

  • North Carolinians still planning to travel this summer despite economic concerns
    by Sam Walker on May 12, 2025 at 11:22 am

    From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Even though there are concerns about their economic futures, the percentage of North Carolina residents planning to travel this summer is higher than it was a year ago. The post North Carolinians still planning to travel this summer despite economic concerns appeared first on Island Free Press.

  • Annual Buxton and Ocracoke Ceremonies honoring WWII sailors in photos
    by Staff Reporter on May 12, 2025 at 11:00 am

    Two annual ceremonies were held recently held to honor the World War II British and Canadian sailors who lost their lives off the Outer Banks 83 years ago. On May The post Annual Buxton and Ocracoke Ceremonies honoring WWII sailors in photos appeared first on Island Free Press.

Outer Banks Local Links

Outer Banks Restaurant Guide– Get the latest menus and information on the Outer Banks best restaurants

Outer Banks Visitors Bureau– Find out what’s happening on the Outer Banks and general information

Outer Banks Wedding Guide– Want to get married on the Outer Banks? Check out the OBX Wedding guide

Jockeys Ridge State Park– Check out the largest sand dune on the east coast

Wright Brothers Memorial– First in Flight, see where the Wright Brothers took to flight

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center– World class offshore fishing center

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse– Visit this historic lighthouse on Hatteras Island

Bodie Island Lighthouse– Go climb this amazing lighthouse and check out the views

Currituck Beach Lighthouse– Visit this lighthouse in the heart of Corolla

Cape Hatteras National Seashore– Take a drive and explore this national seashore

The Lost Colony– Come watch the oldest outdoor drama in USA

North Carolina Aquarium Roanoke Island– Spend the day looking at fish, otters, alligators, and more

Elizabethan Gardens– Wander the magical gardens on Roanoke Island

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