But the Southern Outer Banks, also known as the Crystal Coast, is its own distinct region of North Carolina. The 85-mile ...

Here, says Blackwelder, you can “experience the Outer Banks as it was before it was developed ... The Island Express Ferry Service runs passenger ferries from Beaufort and Harkers Island.

Every twosome can benefit from a romantic getaway. But how about coupling that getaway with a spiritual pick-me-up? If your ...

Included in North Carolina’s budget bill is a proposal to increase existing toll rates and levy new ones for previously ...

In a letter dated May 13 and addressed to key state legislators, the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce formally joined the chorus of local opposition to a proposal to toll ferry routes.

Eight coastal North Carolina governments are pushing back against a state Senate proposal to charge tolls on all ferry routes — including the Currituck-Knotts Island ferry — and increase ...

If the budget proposal is adopted, toll rates for the Knotts Island ferry would be $3 for vehicles under 20 feet, $6 for vehicles over 20 feet and $1 for passengers. The proposal is part of the ...

The N.C. Ferry Division’s Pamlico Sound routes between Swan Quarter, Cedar Island and Ocracoke will temporarily remain on their spring schedules until completion of an upcoming dredging ...

KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. — It's hard to go anywhere near the beach up and down the Outer Banks without seeing a "for rent" sign of one of the many rental companies. But this year, tourism could be ...