Articles

Make Your OBX Happy Place Even Happier

By Molly Harrison
Head farther down N.C. Highway 12 to Hatteras Island, and you’ll find a vacation destination with less traffic, charming villages and warmer ocean water plus many authentic experiences and opportunities to discover a new Outer Banks Happy Place.   Amazingly, many seasoned OBX regulars – even ones who may have... Read More

Any Way the Wind Blows

By Molly Harrison
How Outer Banks lives are affected by and dependent on the wind. When I was growing up in central North Carolina, daily wind speed and direction were the farthest things from my mind. I didn’t think about the wind unless it was cold and uncomfortable, and to be quite honest, direction didn’t matter because I had no... Read More

Christmas in Edenton

By Beth P. Storie
The magic of the holiday season transcends time and age. The traditions preserved are elements that excite us, whether we’re 2 or 92. It’s that feeling of joy and nostalgia that hits you when you catch a whiff of spiced gingerbread or hear Bing Crosby sing "White Christmas". Edenton captures this magic like no other.... Read More

Making Priceless Memories at The Cotton Gin

By Hannah Lee Leidy
“Out with the old, in with the new” is a trend often found in the retail world. Nevertheless, each passing year at The Cotton Gin proves that its shoppers can have both. The family-owned business never stops looking for new ways to combine retail, recreation and the surrounding natural resources to create an... Read More

Fashion Beyond the Beach

By Molly Harrison
Lady Victorian might be located at the beach, but that doesn’t mean you can only shop here for resort wear in the summertime. This treasure trove of contemporary fashion is open year round and is always bringing in new fashions that help customers transition between seasons with style. The range of women’s clothing... Read More