Nags Head News

Researchers will be presenting their findings this week in one of the most esoteric areas of green energy: ocean waves, tides and currents.

As North Carolina sterilized more than 7,600 men, women and children, it moved rapidly, usually not granting any excuses.

Surfersvillage Global Surf News , 30 May, 2012 : - - The NC Chapter of the Atlantic Surfing Federation is kicking off the summer with Contest #7 on Sunday, June 3rd, at Jennette's Pier in Nags Head.

Sanctuary is a word often associated with the small beach community of Duck. And whether you seek a quiet couple's getaway or a family destination away from the beach crowds, The Sanderling Resort and Spa here can deliver.

Brad Weaver speaks at Moyock United Methodist Church about his bicycle tour "Prayer Across America" in Moyock, Saturday.

A bugler plays "Taps" during the burial service for nine WW II Army airmen at Arlington National Cemetery Sept.

The beach is a wonderful place to run.A The Outer Banks has plenty of beaches open to all.A At low tide, a good beach run as the sun comes up is a wonderful start to the day.A But, like anywhere, there are weather conditions that put a damper on that ideal beach run; high tide, 25 mph winds, the winter cold or the summer heat.A All is not lost, ... (more)

People are famous for saying they'd like a chance to "get away from it all." I suppose everyone has their own definition of "it all." For most, it probably includes our jobs, getting up early, cleaning, perhaps cooking.

An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Dare County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality standards.A The advisory affects waters at Jockey's Ridge sound-side access in Nags Head, where test results taken on May ... (more)

Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Dan House will name the WBPD Officer of the Year at the top of the town meeting on Thursday, May 10.

WECT TV6-WECT.com:News, weather & sports Wilmington, NC Beach town leaders work to avoid lawsuits, protect authority over beach rules The lawsuit between the town and condemned property owners in the Outer Banks served as reality check for Pender beach town officials and their roles in executing the rules.

Part of the North Carolina Aquarium Society, Jennette's Pier in Nags Head was recently re-built and now replaces what was the oldest pier along the state's Outer Banks.

What do North Carolina pirates and the daughter of Thomas Jefferson's vice president have in common? They are both an important part of North Carolina author Michael Parker's recent book, "The Watery Part of the World." Aaron Burr's daughter, Theodosia was shipwrecked off the coast of North Carolina in 1812 and may have been taken in by the Outer ... (more)

For many years there has been speculation about the provenance of the Outer Banks ponies.