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Kari Pugh

Kari Pugh is the communities editor for The Virginian-Pilot and Coast OBX. A Northern Virginia native, she worked for many years as a newspaper reporter and editor in the D.C. area. She now lives and works on North Carolina's Outer Banks.

The National Park Service is warning Outer Banks beachgoers to stay out of the ocean and away from threatened oceanfront houses in Rodanthe as distant Hurricane Ernesto passes by this weekend.

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Coastal flooding, high surf advisories up for the Outer Banks due to distant Ernesto

August 16, 2024 at 3:51 p.m.

The National Park Service is warning Outer Banks beachgoers to stay out of the ocean and away from threatened oceanfront houses in Rodanthe as distant Hurricane Ernesto passes by this...

The weather service says the Outer Banks will begin to feel Ernesto's impacts early Friday. Strong swells will combine with high astronomical tides, creating rip currents and ocean overwash flooding along vulnerable areas of the Outer Banks.

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Forecasters warn of deadly rip currents along the Outer Banks as Ernesto passes by

August 14, 2024 at 5:16 p.m.

The weather service says the Outer Banks will begin to feel Ernesto's impacts early Friday. Strong swells will combine with high astronomical tides, creating rip currents and ocean overwash flooding...

In addition to free entrance for the day and ranger-led educational programs, the park will stay open late for a special viewing of Disney’s “Up” on the lawn of the visitor center.

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Celebrate National Aviation Day on the Outer Banks

August 12, 2024 at 9:21 a.m.

In addition to free entrance for the day and ranger-led educational programs, the park will stay open late for a special viewing of Disney’s “Up” on the lawn of the...

State water quality officials are advising the public to avoid swimming in North Carolina coastal waters from the Wright Memorial Bridge in Kitty Hawk to the South Carolina line due to heavy rain accompanying Tropical Storm Debby.

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Swimming advisory issued for N.C. coast from Kitty Hawk to South Carolina line

August 8, 2024 at 5:29 p.m.

State water quality officials are advising the public to avoid swimming in North Carolina coastal waters from the Wright Memorial Bridge in Kitty Hawk to the South Carolina line due...

A flood watch is in effect along the Outer Banks and North Carolina is under a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Debby makes its way north. The flood watch is in effect from noon Tuesday through 8 p.m. Friday from Ocracoke to Duck.

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N.C. governor declares state of emergency, Outer Banks under flood watch as Debby approaches

August 6, 2024 at 2:44 p.m.

A flood watch is in effect along the Outer Banks and North Carolina is under a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Debby makes its way north. The flood watch...

The free back-to-school event will provide backpacks, school supplies, immunizations and health screenings, preschool and kindergarten registration information, community resources, raffles and more for Norfolk students and families.

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Back-to-school celebration returns to Norfolk with free school supplies

August 5, 2024 at 9:44 a.m.

The free back-to-school event will provide backpacks, school supplies, immunizations and health screenings, preschool and kindergarten registration information, community resources, raffles and more for Norfolk students and families.

A waterspout spun up Sunday afternoon during thunderstorms on the Outer Banks, slamming into Avalon Pier in Kill Devils Hills before heading out to sea.

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Waterspout in Kill Devil Hills damages Avalon Pier, tosses people and beach gear

August 5, 2024 at 3:35 p.m.

A waterspout spun up Sunday afternoon during thunderstorms on the Outer Banks, slamming into Avalon Pier in Kill Devils Hills before heading out to sea.

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Weather |
Coastal flooding, high surf advisories up for the Outer Banks due to distant Ernesto

Local News |
Forecasters warn of deadly rip currents along the Outer Banks as Ernesto passes by

Things To Do |
Celebrate National Aviation Day on the Outer Banks

Local News |
Swimming advisory issued for N.C. coast from Kitty Hawk to South Carolina line

Weather |
N.C. governor declares state of emergency, Outer Banks under flood watch as Debby approaches

Education |
Back-to-school celebration returns to Norfolk with free school supplies

Weather |
Waterspout in Kill Devil Hills damages Avalon Pier, tosses people and beach gear

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New Kill Devil Hills fire station to be celebrated in ribbon-cutting event

Pets and Animals |
After tragic loss of young stallion, Outer Banks wild horse herd welcomes new foal

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Virginia Zoo hosts back-to-school event Saturday