Articles

The Epicenter of Outer Banks Nightlife

By Molly Harrison
Established in central Kill Devil Hills 21 years ago, Outer Banks Brewing Station is at the physical and literal heart of the Outer Banks social scene. With inviting indoor and outdoor bars, friendly longtime staff, fresh-brewed beers, an ever-evolving menu of high-quality food and near-daily live music, the Brew Pub... Read More

Respect for the Horses

By Chris Huntemann
Taking comfort in the familiar is something many people have clung to over the last two years. Despite the many changes we see in our daily lives, it is nice to know that some things stay the same. For Outer Banks residents and visitors, that includes being able to make your way to the northern Currituck beaches to... Read More

Art For All, Outer Banks Murals

By Molly Harrison
Art isn’t just for indoor spaces. Artistic creations are also found outdoors in the form of monuments, architecture, sculpture, murals and graffiti. This art is public art, free for all to enjoy at any time. On the Outer Banks you’ll find many outdoor murals, mostly on the exterior walls of local businesses, that... Read More

Worth 1,000 Words: Life through the Lens

By Molly Harrison
The renowned photographer David Alan Harvey, who lives on the Outer Banks by the way, is quoted as giving this photographic advice: “Don’t shoot what it looks like. Shoot what it feels like.” When a photographer rises to that challenge, you immediately know it. The photograph is more than an assemblage of subject,... Read More

The Joy of Music Making

By Molly Harrison
You may not expect to find a world-class music academy in a laid-back beach community like the Outer Banks, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Ascencion Music Academy in Kill Devil Hills. Lifelong musical teaching artists and performers Gordon Kreplin and Cathy Pescevich Kreplin have built a year-round, highly... Read More