HARKERS ISLAND, N.C. (WNCN) — Officials at the North Carolina coast are warning about a new problem at a tiny island with a phantom sandbar that can vanish — trapping visitors as the tide quickly ...

A dreamy summer vacation turned into a messy, sweaty nightmare for 10,000 tourists on the Outer Banks when the power went off and air conditioners stopped humming, and officials ordered visitors to ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Reflects on Coastal Community Stewardship MANTEO, N.C., Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The ...

The Outer Banks tops Google's "Year in Search" list, thanks to its scenic shores, Southern charm, and sky-high reviews.

This time of year, the holidays bring together families and loved ones and often spark conversations of next year's vacation or get together. For those interested in experiencing the Outer Banks in ...

DARE COUNTY, N.C., Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau invites visitors and residents to discover OBXmas together, a holiday celebration with a full lineup of festive events ...

The October 2025 Dare County meal and occupancy collection numbers just reported by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau reveal a notable drop from the October 2024 numbers.

The time is now for making spring and summer plans. And for residents of North Carolina, those plans often include a trip to the breathtaking Outer Banks. For those who haven’t made the trip, this is ...