The Outer Banks consist of a collection of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast. The area is split into three regions, according to the Visitors Bureau: the Northern Beaches, Roanoke ...

The best time to visit the Outer Banks is between March and May or September and November, when lodging rates drop and crowds dissipate. Most mainland North Carolina residents and out-of-towners ...

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Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Among 370 savings accounts from 157 banks and credit unions, we found Capital One 360 Performance Savings to be the best high-yield ...

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SoFi Checking and Savings is a combination checking and savings account that earns an APY of 3.80% (variable and subject to change) on the money you keep in the savings portion of the account.

Checking accounts are designed to be added to and withdrawn from frequently. Most banks come with mobile apps and desktop login options so that you can handle your banking without needing to go to ...

This story is brought to you through our news gathering partnership with WTKR News 3. OUTER BANKS, N.C. — Nearly 400 birds — mostly brown pelicans — were found dead from suspected highly ...