Nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, this remote lake is an excellent spot for fishing and kayaking, and it's the ...

Photos and text by Greg Hardin Not everyone has a view of a group of river otters from their living room, but local resident Greg Hardin does. He took these pictures and provided this account of ...

Looking for something to watch during the holiday break or the long winter months? Fire up your favorite video streaming ...

The north end of Ocracoke on Oct. 30. NCDOT photo By Connie Leinbach As the north end of Ocracoke continues to be overwashed during King Tides and nor’easters, the Hyde County Board of ...

NPR’s staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some ...

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As 2025 comes to an end, the Outer Banks Community Foundation has awarded over $124,000 in Impact Grants to nine local nonprofits, most of which are meeting pressing needs of underserved community ...

After losing her brother to cancer, a writer set out to understand the "rogue wave that took me out." A chief MD helps walk her through.

After 40 years of business, the Christmas Mouse now operates nine stores in three states and is still going strong.

Travel this time of year feels like jumping off a grain elevator without a parachute: not because of being in the air, but ...

For those who appreciate the classics, the Baked Oysters offer a choose-your-own-adventure of preparations – Rockefeller, or Vanderbilt (bacon, fontina, and parmesan cheese), each showcasing these ...

Think beach house vacations are only for peak summer and big bank accounts? Off-season proves otherwise. Once the crowds ...