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By the late 1960s, the Outer Banks had more than 150 lodging establishments that accommodated guests from all 50 states and around the world.(8) Most were independent and locally owned.

Appeals court sides with Outer Banks property owner in case of 15K-square-foot beach house expand Bonner Bridge carries N.C. 12 over the Oregon Inlet at the Outer Banks.