Outer Banks Voice

Proudly owned and operated by locals, we have deep roots in the Outer Banks community. The Voice has been delivering news about the Outer Banks for a decade and is recognized as the top digital news source in Dare County. Unlike other so-called 'local' news outlets that are run by corporations from states like New Jersey, Delaware, Alabama, and Virginia, our founders, Rob Morris and Russ Lay, are long-time residents of the Outer Banks. Before starting the Outer Banks Voice, we spent over twenty years living and working here, giving us an in-depth understanding of the people, businesses, lifestyle, and challenges of the area.

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‘Art From the Edge’ helps mark Jockey’s Ridge 50th birthday

1 week ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Mary Riddle

By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice on April 14, 2025 Painting by Willow Rea Temple “It Feels Like the World is Ending But Let’s Go Fly a Kite Anyways.” By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks VoiceJockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head has touched the lives of countless people over the last half century.
A beautiful day for the Flying Pirate Half Marathon

1 week ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Kip Tabb

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice on April 13, 2025 An iconic moment as Lindsay Snyder (L) and Renee Long (R) run past the Wright Brothers Monument. (Photo by Kip Tabb)Lincoln Aquirre gave high fives and encouragement to runners as he waited for his dad, Christian.
Southern Shores closer to transitioning its Volunteer Fire Department

1 week ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Mark Jurkowitz

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice on April 12, 2025 (Town of Southern Shores)The Town of Southern Shores reported on April 11 that it has taken another step toward transitioning the Southern Shores Volunteer Fire Department to a municipal department. Here is the information.
First Buxton RAB meeting characterized as a success

1 week ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Kip Tabb

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice on April 11, 2025 Concerns are voiced about contamination at Coast Guard siteBy Kip Tabb | Outer Banks VoiceWith a modest crowd on hand, the Buxton Naval Facility Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) held its first meeting at the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club in Buxton on April 10.
With Dare County tax rate announced, the towns are next

2 weeks ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Mark Jurkowitz

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice on April 9, 2025 Key budget meetings slated in municipalities within the next month By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice At the April 7 Dare Commissioners meeting, when they said the new county property tax rate would drop from 40.05 cents per $100 of value to 26.32 cents and be “revenue neutral,” Chairman Bob Woodard advised residents of the six municipalities to keep a close eye on the tax rates to be set in those towns. “If you live in a municipality,...
Sandy Run Park: Town trail an overlooked Outer Banks gem

2 weeks ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Kip Tabb

http://www.outerbanksvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20250408-181100.mp3April 9: Currituck Commissioners approve referendum on partisan ed board elections/Dee Callahan named Administrative Director of Friends of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum/Ocracoke Island Waterfowl Festival this weekend..
As property values increase sharply, Dare officials say tax rate to drop significantly

2 weeks ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Mark Jurkowitz

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice on April 7, 2025 New rate aims to keep make overall tax collections “revenue neutral” from this year By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice During the April 7 Dare County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Chair Bob Woodard and County Manager Bobby Outten said the tax rate for the next fiscal year will go down by a substantial amount so that the total tax money collected by the county will be “revenue neutral” compared with this year. That information...
Most of Dare Early College inaugural class of about 50 students has been selected

2 weeks ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Mark Jurkowitz

http://www.outerbanksvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/20250406-164237.mp3April 7: Large item pickup for unincorporated Dare begins today/ Aquarium on Roanoke Island wins Newsweek’s Readers’ Choice Award/ Retiring Chief Warrant Officer Ryan Gentry honored after nearly 29 years in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Outer Banks Taste of the Beach brings celebrants from far and wide

2 weeks ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Kip Tabb

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice on April 6, 2025 With over 300 ticket holders attending, the Chowder Cook Off on Saturday was “just a great day” Quinn Capps, Marketing Manager for the Outer Banks Restaurant Association told the Voice. (Photos by Kip Tabb)Learning how to Eat Like a Pirate at Jolly Roger. That’s (LtoR) Kimberly, Yvonne, Monica, and Abby Griffith from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Ryan Gentry honored for nearly 29 years of service with the U.S. Coast Guard

2 weeks ago | outerbanksvoice.com | Joy Crist

By Island Free Press on April 5, 2025 By: Joy Crist | Island Free PressDozens of community members and colleagues gathered at the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station (LSS) in Rodanthe on Friday morning, April 4, to honor Chief Warrant Officer (CWO4) Ryan Gentry, who is retiring after nearly 29 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard.