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Spectrum internet outage reported across the country
Oct 10, 2024 · From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Internet services through Spectrum appears to be down across the country on Thursday morning, including the Outer Banks and northeastern North Carolina. Business and residential customers of the service provided by cable giant Charter Communications began reporting their internet dropped out around 8:30 a.m. DownDetector.com, a website that monitors outages, shows ...
Frank Webb Williams, Jr. | Island Free Press
Dec 2, 2024 · KITTY HAWK — Frank Webb Williams, Jr. of Kitty Hawk, born November 1, 1935, passed away on November 25, 2024. Webb was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Webb Williams, Sr. and Pauline Menzell Williams and a sister, Lucille MacDonald. Webb is survived by his wife, Sylvia Barkley Williams, and sons, Craig (Penny) and [...] Obituaries | Full Article
Sheriff's Blotter November 2024 | Island Free Press
November 1, 2024 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 39000 block of Cobia Way, Avon. A contractor took money and never completed any work. Under investigation. November 4, 2024 Burglary. 100 block of Maddox Xing, Colington. After too much tequila, the victim’s inebriated friend broke into the victim’s home and assaulted him. The victim declined to …
Annual Christmas Light Festival is brightening Frisco until …
Dec 3, 2024 · Christmas Light Festival in Frisco. The annual Christmas Light Festival at the Frisco Woods Campground is underway, and the drive-through or walk-through celebration of lights will be available for sightseers until Friday, December 15.. The nightly event, which officially began on Dec. 1, is a self-guided tour of thousands of Christmas lights …
IFP columnist and shell expert featured in Outer Banks Visitors …
Dec 2, 2024 · Island Free Press columnist and professional beachcomber Kristin Hissong recently shared her expertise and love of shelling through a new video released by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. The video includes a couple of tips for determining the best beachcombing conditions, as well as the importance of picking up trash as well as …
Severe weather threat increases from Helene for the Outer Banks, …
Sep 26, 2024 · From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The severe weather threat for eastern North Carolina from Hurricane Helene has increased, as well as the potential for minor coastal flooding on the beaches of Hatteras and Ocracoke, as well as along the sounds, rivers, and creeks in the border counties. Helene is expected to make landfall this evening along the Florida [...] Local News | Full Article
Outer Banks News | Island Free Press
Dec 27, 2024 · On December 18 at approximately 4:30 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet received a distress call on Channel 16 from the 21-foot recreational vessel Roe Boat, reporting an engine failure.
Five Commissioners sworn into office; Woodard and House …
Dec 3, 2024 · At the Dec. 2 Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting, five county commissioners were sworn into office after being elected, or re-elected, on Tuesday, November 5. Commissioner Bob Woodard begins his fourth term on the board representing District 2 (Nags Head, Colington and Kill Devil Hills) and Commissioner Steve House begins his third term representing [...] Local News | Full Article
Coastal Flood Advisory continues on Tuesday; Overwash reported …
Sep 24, 2024 · NOON UPDATE: Ocean overwash was reported ahead of Tuesday’s approximate 2:00 p.m. high tide on northern Ocracoke Island, northern Buxton, and side roads in Rodanthe.N.C. Highway 12 is open and passable, however, travelers are advised to use caution as oceanside flooding may increase before and after high tide.