Nags Head Coverage

Boater and dog found dead off NC coast; Search resumes for second person

The U.S. Coast Guard says the boat was going from Virginia Beach to Wanchese for repairs when it was reported overdue around 11:30 p.m. Sunday.

WITN staff

NC's beaches have plenty to offer in winter

While summer is the most popular time to visit North Carolina's beaches, winter offers a unique and serene experience.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Storm intensity picking up at Nags Head in the Outer Banks

WRAL's Keely Arthur is at Nags Head in the Outer Banks where storm conditions are intensifying.

Connecticut man dies after getting pulled into the Atlantic in Nags Head

A 36-year-old man from Connecticut died after being pulled from the Atlantic Ocean in Nags Head.

WRAL Staff

Chapel Hill boy dies after being pulled from motel pool in Nags Head

A 10-year-old boy from Chapel Hill has died after being pulled from a motel pool in Nags head.

11 rescued from capsized boat in Oregon Inlet

The Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet responded to a report of a capsized fan boat with 11 people onboard.

WRAL Staff

Tar Heel Traveler: Jockey's Ridge

With many people on vacation this week, we return to the story of Jockey's Ridge, a tourist destination and the tallest living sand dune on the Atlantic.

Tar Heel Traveler: Nags Head

While most children in the Raleigh area are on spring break and heading to the coast this week, the Tar Heel Traveler revisits the history of Nags Head, known for it's history of pirates looting ships

Red flag: Rip current danger high for parts of NC coast

Red flags were posted on beaches in Nags Head Monday, a sign that swimming is prohibited because of the high threat of rip currents.

Teenage girl dies after getting hit by truck on North Carolina highway

On Saturday night, the 15-year-old girl was trying to cross South Croatian Highway in Nags Head.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Dolphins swim close to shore of Nags Head

Taylor Lee was siting on the beach and noticed a pod of dolphins swimming after some fish. Next thing she knew, they were only 5 feet from the shore and it was quite special!

Power restored to thousands along Outer Banks as Tropical Storm Isaias nears

Thousands of people in the Nag's Head area were without power as Tropical Storm Isaias got closer to North Carolina.

Rosalia Fodera, WRAL multimedia journalist

Boot binding tech startup from Nags Head raises $200,000 in debt

VADATEK, founded by Daniel Digby, raised the funds from two investors, with $300,000 remaining to be sold. The filing did not indicate how the company intends to use the funds.

Tropical Storm Arthur moves out, but forces newly reopened businesses to close for a day

This marks the first full week the Outer Banks are open to visitors after closing for coronavirus precautions.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Outer Banks brace for Arthur

Governor Roy Cooper is urging people along the North Carolina coast to pay close attention to Tropical Storm Arthur while waves of cooped-up tourists from inland locales have at last stuck their feet in Outer Banks sand.

Dead humpback whale washes up along Outer Banks

A dead humpback whale washed up along our coast on Thursday.

Elizabeth City man held on $610,000 bond after communicating threats toward Nags Head police

Nags Head police arrested a suspect and gave him a bond of $610,000 after he was charged with communicating threats and extortion against the Nags Head Police Department.

Jason O. Boyd, WRAL.com editor

Teen's quick thinking helps in rescuing swimmer off Nags Head

A teenager who was just looking to catch some waves ended up helping save a life. A Raleigh woman caught it all in pictures, too.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Crews working to restore power after Dorian slams Outer Banks

Dozens of power trucks have been deployed to get power restored on the Outer Banks after Hurricane Dorian's assault.

Outer Banks the last in NC to feel Hurricane Dorian's power

Hurricane Dorian was still impacting Nags Head at noon on Friday as the storm moved out to sea.

Nags Head residents, business owners brace for Dorian

A business owner in Nags Head says her motel is losing customers as tourists are ordered out of the area as Hurricane Dorian approaches.

Sam & Omie's a Nags Head landmark place to eat

Nags Head and the Outer Banks in general have lots of places to eat. But Scott Mason, the Tar Heel Traveler, has found a place that stands out from the rest. It's been doing just that for decades, too.

Surfin' Spoons is a mmmm good spot for refreshment on Outer Banks

Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler is spending time in Nags Head, before Labor Day. One spot he's found for a tasty treat truly can't be beat.

Osprey nest is one-of-a-kind landmark

For years an osprey nest has been posted right outside a popular Nags Head restaurant. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason explains why the nest is a one-of-a-kind landmark.