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What caused parts of the ocean along the Outer Banks to appear yellowish?
Outer Banks beachgoers from South Nags Head to Corolla reported sections of the Atlantic Ocean appearing neon greenish to yellow-hued over a span of several days in late June.

Corinne Saunders
Jul 13 min read


FUDS Restoration Advisory Board’s first meeting: Appreciation for work done, concerns over remaining contamination
The Buxton FUDS Restoration Advisory Board, during the first of what will be quarterly meetings, expressed appreciation for the work done so far at the site and hopes that remaining contamination will be addressed.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 114 min read


Parts of Outer Banks see second snowfall in less than a month
Parts of the Outer Banks on Wednesday saw a second significant snowfall in less than a month.

Corinne Saunders
Feb 202 min read


SNOBX: Outer Banks sees first significant snowfall in 7 years
The Outer Banks has seen its first significant snowfall in seven years, almost to the day.

Corinne Saunders
Jan 223 min read


Dead humpback whale washes up in Kitty Hawk
A dead female juvenile humpback whale washed up near Bennett Street Beach Access in Kitty Hawk on Friday, Dec. 27.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 27, 20243 min read


U.S. Army Corps of Engineers takes remediation action at Buxton beach, perspectives differ as to why
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Oct. 2 began removing petroleum-contaminated soils from the former Buxton Naval Facility site.

Corinne Saunders
Nov 7, 20246 min read
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