The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton was originally expected to reopen this summer following a planned 18-month historic restoration project, but the National Park Service announced that the timeline has been set back by about a year after unexpected structural support issues were uncovered in its top section.

The turbulent waters off the Outer Banks have claimed thousands of vessels and threatened countless lives throughout history. Fortunately, a steadfast supply of courageous souls have stood ready to dive into the fray.

History has always moved Shea LaFountaine. Today, she helps make it a captivating experience for others via her podcast, “History Fix.”

The intertwining of local and national history was shared during the fifth annual Juneteenth celebration at the Pea Island Cookhouse Museum in Manteo on Thursday evening.

The Secotan Alliance works to introduce people to Chief Wingina’s and other tribes’ collective role in our past, while also sharing the Indigenous “Earth ethic” of living sustainably and respecting the environment and all living creatures in a modern context.

Residents who trace their roots to the Indigenous people of the Outer Banks invite volunteers to help clean up the Scarborough Cemetery.

A new PBS North Carolina Weekend episode, “Salt and Seas,” features two Outer Banks sites connected to U.S. Life-Saving Service stations.