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OBX Tourism Hit Hard

OBX Tourism Hit Hard

Bonnie Rowe, Property Mgr. Photo: Leoneda Inge

The Outer Banks of North Carolina is one of the top vacation destination spots in the state. In fact, most of the visitors to these nearly 140 miles of barrier islands come from out of state. But with a tight economy, high gas prices and restrictions on beach driving, tourism in the Outer Banks is slowing down. Leoneda Inge reports that Outer Banks residents are working to preserve their economy no matter what threats are lurking.

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