Some of the most significant hot spots impacted by ocean overwash are at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, Rodanthe, ...

Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for a laid-back oyster roast at Oden’s Dock in Hatteras Village on Saturday, February 7, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. An oyster roast for the coast!

American Oystercatcher nesting on Ocracoke Island. Photo P. Vankevich By Peter Vankevich Here is a 2025 nesting overview for the region. Except for one notable bright spot, 2025 proved another ...

America's top trending Google destination is this North Carolina region of barrier islands, historic towns, wild beaches, and ...

Real estate and land-use decisions made headlines throughout 2025, signaling significant shifts in how property is owned, ...

Since the Island Free Press (IFP) was launched 18 years ago, it has become an annual tradition to look back on the stories ...

In the past week, more than 120 cold-stunned sea turtles have been rescued and transported to the North Carolina Aquarium on ...

Stabilizing Outer Banks beaches is becoming more challenging with the quickly evolving and often unpredictable consequences ...

On Thursday at 12:29 p.m. a coastal flood advisory was released by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid for Friday between ...

At 12:58 a.m. on Thursday, the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released a high surf advisory valid for Friday between 1 a.m. and ...

By Peter Vankevich On the North Carolina license plate is “First in Flight,” noting the remarkable achievements of the Wright Brothers in the early years of the 20th century. Could North Carolina ...

BUXTON, N.C. — During low tide and a calm ocean, you can truly see the devastation in Buxton after 15 home collapses in the last six weeks. This week, two Hatteras Island residents were able to meet ...