1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (15+ words) USCG Auxiliary offers virtual classes on OBX waterways on April 6 and 20Island Free Press...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (182+ words) Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations suspended on Friday morning due to dense fog'Island Free Press 8:30 A.M. UPDATE: The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry is currently operating an amended schedule due to low visibility from dense fog. Departing Hatteras: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m. Departing Ocracoke: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations have…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (298+ words) The ongoing restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will extend through at least the end of 2026 as newly discovered structural challenges require additional engineering review, according to an update from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. "As a result of the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (359+ words) The Fire Horse year encourages everyone " not just those born under the sign " to embrace new beginnings, bold decisions and self-expression.There are a few traditions to honor for Lunar New Year 2026: Enjoy Donna's elaborate Year of the Fire Horse…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (294+ words) Registration opens Feb. 18 for Fessenden Center spring 2026 programs'Island Free Press Registration opens Feb. 18 for Fessenden Center spring 2026 programs Registration for the Fessenden Center's spring 2026 youth programs will open Wednesday, Feb. 18, with a wide range of sports, fitness and enrichment activities…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (151+ words) Season two of "The Outer Edge" now available on YouTube'islandfreepress.org Season two of "The Outer Edge" now available on YouTube The second season of the acclaimed The Outer Edge short video series produced by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (172+ words) Itching to share your ideas on federal fisheries management? The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries encourages fishermen to attend one of four upcoming South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Lines of Communication meetings scheduled for North…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (717+ words) Ferry navigation safety in the emergency ferry channel between Stumpy Point and Rodanthe appears likely to be assured before the height of this summer's hurricane season, with work on both sides of the route targeting proactive maintenance plans. Dredging of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (211+ words) Shop the OBX debuts as new online marketplace for the Outer Banks'Island Free Press Shop the OBX debuts as new online marketplace for the Outer Banks A new online marketplace aimed at showcasing and supporting local businesses throughout the Outer…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (372+ words) This month, the North Carolina Coastal Federation is excited to kick off its 12th annual Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project, enlisting the support of 21 dedicated commercial fishermen and women. This initiative aims to locate and remove displaced and potentially dangerous fishing…...