Ocracoke beach off Ramp 72 late afternoon Sept. 30, 2025. Photo: C. Leinbach/Ocracoke Observer By Joy Crist, Island Free Press, and Sam Walker Coastal flooding and hazardous ocean conditions are ...

NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Swimming is prohibited along Nags Head beaches on Friday after double red “no swimming” flags were posted ...

The town of Nags Head is debuting a new beach safety flag system this season. On particularly dangerous days, the town will fly double red flags declaring it unlawful to enter the Atlantic Ocean. The ...

Five oceanfront homes in Buxton collapsed into the water on Tuesday, with another falling Wednesday morning. In total, 18 ...

NAGS HEAD, N.C. (WAVY) – A driver in Nags Head is facing several charges after police said they drove on the beach without a permit while under the influence. According to officials, the driver was ...

NAGS HEAD, N.C. — At a recent Town of Nags Head Board of Commissioners meeting, a group of first responders received a standing ovation for their role in helping to save a man's life after a dramatic ...

NAGS HEAD — A juvenile dwarf sperm whale washed up Friday afternoon on the beach near Jennette’s Pier. The “very young” male was alive when it first washed up, but then died, according to Karen Clark, ...

NAGS HEAD, N.C — The Nags Head Board of Commissioners thanked several first responders on Wednesday for their efforts in saving the life of a cardiac arrest victim. On June 9, Dounia Hage, a ...