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Eastern North Carolina has lots of history, beautiful nature, and different cultures. There are cute towns by the coast and lively cities. Anyone visiting can find lots of interesting things to see and do in this pretty part of...
Published: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 @ 11:48 am
By: Francesca
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On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1957, the Great American Outdoors Act.
Published: Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 @ 10:49 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina is betting on an expensive project to increase consumer spending in a small area of the state, and this time it's starting with a $6 million down payment
Published: Thursday, January 4th, 2018 @ 8:43 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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A law banning plastic grocery bags in some Outer Banks communities may be unconstitutional, says a prominent former lawmaker
Published: Tuesday, August 22nd, 2017 @ 10:28 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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A state of emergency in Dare and Hyde counties puts into effect a state law protecting people from price gouging
Published: Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 @ 3:03 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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In one day on North Carolina's Outer Banks, I travel nearly 160 miles, and see one of the East Coast's most spectacular national seashores: abundant sand, sea, and an expansive estuary.
Published: Friday, December 30th, 2016 @ 5:37 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Congressmen Walter B. Jones (NC-03) joined local citizens' group 'Fight For Cape Lookout' in pushing back on the National Park Service's draft Director's Order #100, a proposal that could have far-reaching implications for park management in Eastern North Carolina and across the country
Published: Monday, November 21st, 2016 @ 10:35 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Congressmen Walter B. Jones (NC-03) is calling on the National Park Service to find long-term solutions to the flooding that has affected Buxton and Frisco in recent years
Published: Thursday, November 17th, 2016 @ 5:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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OIA is the national trade association for suppliers, manufacturers and retailers in the $646 billion outdoor recreation industry.
Published: Friday, September 2nd, 2016 @ 12:27 pm
By: Russell Allen
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Is Ocean Villas really qualified to have ascribed to it the timeshare "gold standard" of Gold Crown? As someone who usually picks the resorts they stay at by the quality of their RCI designation, I would have to admit ... yes.
Published: Saturday, August 27th, 2016 @ 12:15 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Students committed to environmental and natural resource conservation and management can apply now for the 2016 North Carolina Wildlife Federation scholarship
Published: Friday, April 8th, 2016 @ 7:10 pm
By: Christopher Maye
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This is the tenth of a new series of images from across North Carolina from my travels, and from the long intervals that I have spent with my camera making a record of where I have been.
Published: Wednesday, January 13th, 2016 @ 3:39 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Water, water everywhere and the cradle of much of North Carolina's rich history.
Published: Friday, April 17th, 2015 @ 8:19 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is raising strong objections to the National Park Service's push for unprecedented new restrictions on public access to Cape Lookout National Seashore.
Published: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 @ 7:52 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) requested a 90-day extension of the public comment period on the National Park Service’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for off-road vehicle (ORV) management at Cape Lookout National Seashore.
Published: Thursday, September 4th, 2014 @ 12:01 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Congressman Walter Jones takes action and relates it to his constituents through these press releases.
Published: Saturday, July 26th, 2014 @ 3:10 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory was at the Outer Banks today to celebrate "Tourism Week" in North Carolina and to discuss the newest tourism statistics from the U.S. Travel Association.
Published: Thursday, May 22nd, 2014 @ 2:02 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) is pleased to announce that three Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches will be staffed by lifeguards for the summer.
Published: Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 @ 12:33 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Senator Bill Cook (R-District 1) filed a bill on Thursday, May 15, 2014, that would authorize a purchase or exchange of federally owned land around Oregon Inlet in Dare County, N.C.
Published: Monday, May 19th, 2014 @ 7:55 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the House of Representatives voted to approve Congressman Walter B. Jones' (NC-3) proposal to repeal excessive restrictions on human access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.
Published: Monday, February 17th, 2014 @ 12:59 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) asserted his opposition to a Draft Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) that would direct 43 percent of sand dredged from Morehead City Harbor to Shackleford Banks.
Published: Sunday, February 9th, 2014 @ 11:24 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Rep. Paul Tine (Dare – D) sent a letter today to North Carolina’s leadership for help in lobbying the President and Congress to open the nation’s parks during the federal shutdown.
Published: Sunday, October 13th, 2013 @ 5:03 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Due to North Carolina's rich resource of both mountains and beaches, tourists and vacationers, as well as medical patients have visited the state for vacation and for well-being.
Published: Sunday, September 1st, 2013 @ 11:41 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Sparsely populated but frequently visited, Hyde County might be North Carolina's least known yet most historically important county.
Published: Friday, December 21st, 2012 @ 8:42 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The Outer Banks are a series of barrier islands that stretch nearly 200 miles along the North Carolina coast.
Published: Sunday, December 9th, 2012 @ 10:02 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Born in Washington, North Carolina, on May 16, 1891, Herbert Covington Bonner as the son of Macon and Hannah Bonner. Herbert attended the Graham School in Warrenton from 1906 until 1909.
Published: Sunday, November 25th, 2012 @ 3:06 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Dare County, one of North Carolina's coastal counties, has a rich history with national significance.
Published: Saturday, November 24th, 2012 @ 6:05 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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One needs to take a break from time to time. If you are having trouble finding the time to get away, please take some time to take a peak at our favorite places to vacate.
Published: Sunday, September 18th, 2011 @ 1:23 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Hilton Head Island possesses some of the most beautiful natural beaches in South Carolina, and a perfect alternative to those who do not wish to melt playing golf or tennis in the heat of Summer.
Published: Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 @ 6:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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