What Kind of Local News Does The Outer Banks Voice Cover?

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The Outer Banks Voice (outerbanksvoice.com) is a local news site focused on Dare County and the wider Outer Banks, including Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Duck, Southern Shores, and Kitty Hawk. It covers breaking weather and storm updates, community news such as elections, obituaries, business, events, and sports, plus recurring lifestyle features and links to other regional resources. It is most useful if you want one place to follow Outer Banks-specific news and community information rather than national coverage.

Breaking News and Weather

Weather and storm coverage is a prominent part of the site, especially during coastal events. A representative example is a Flood Watch update tied to Hurricane Isaias, which the site reported was released by the National Weather Service at Newport/Morehead City, including projected rainfall totals, surf conditions, and timing graphics.

For readers in or traveling to the Outer Banks, this means the site functions as a local relay for:

  • Flood watches and rainfall projections
  • Dangerous surf and rip current risk
  • Storm impact timing for the barrier islands

Community News Categories

The site's navigation reflects the range of local topics it covers:

  • Community
  • Elections
  • Traffic
  • Obituaries
  • Sports
  • Newsletter
  • Events
  • Business

These categories indicate the site is built around day-to-day Outer Banks life, not just weather. Election coverage, obituaries, and traffic updates are the kind of information residents check regularly.

Lifestyle and Recurring Features

Beyond hard news, The Outer Banks Voice carries recurring features:

  • Beach's Best
  • Wellness
  • Recipes
  • Pet Tributes
  • Help Wanted
  • Real Estate

These sections suit readers looking for local recommendations, community announcements, and lighter local content alongside the news.

Local Links and Regional Resources

The site also aggregates links to other Outer Banks and coastal North Carolina resources, including:

  • Coastal Review Online
  • Currituck County
  • Dare County
  • Duck
  • Island Free Press
  • Kill Devil Hills
  • Kitty Hawk
  • N.E.S.T. (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles)
  • Nags Head
  • OBX Marine Stranding Network
  • OBX Surf Info
  • Ocracoke Observer
  • Southern Shores

This makes it a practical starting point for finding official county and town information, plus specialized local organizations.

Radio and Newsletter Access

The site lists several local radio stations under "Listen Live," including Dixie 105.7, Pirate 95.3, Killer Hits 102.5, 96.7 The Coast, 104.9 The Block, 98.1 The Score. It also offers a Daily Newsletter signup with Breaking News Alerts, requiring first name, last name, and email.

Who It's For

The Outer Banks Voice is worth following if you live in or visit Dare County and the northern Outer Banks, want storm and flood updates specific to the barrier islands, or want local elections, obituaries, events, and business news in one place. If you need national or international news, this site is not designed for that.