Articles

Wicked Fishing at OBX Marina

By Heather Frese
There’s a four-letter word that draws visitors, fishing enthusiasts and television crews from all over the world to OBX Marina in Wanchese, North Carolina, and that word is t-u-n-a. The lure of this fish is so powerful that it’s beckoned National Geographic’s reality television show Wicked Tuna to film its annual... Read More

Summer on the Farm

By Jennifer Armstrong
Situated on 25 acres in Currituck County, Sanctuary Vineyards is known for its affordable, award-winning, regionally inspired wines. The Wright family has stewarded this land for seven generations, and they invite visitors and locals alike to experience its delights and its gifts. Visitors can stroll the vineyard,... Read More

The Brindley Beach Bonus - Hands-On Ownership, Service First . . . Fun Always

By Heather Frese
Sometimes building and running a successful business boils down to the intangibles: energy, enthusiasm and passion for what you do. This certainly seems to be the case when it comes to Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales. Owner Doug Brindley is about as hands-on as owners can get, meeting personally with new clients... Read More

Fishing Royalty

By Beth P. Storie
Picture a kid back in the mid-1950s. He’s about 9, and his passion, his obsession, really, is fishing. He’s grown up – so far – in Elizabeth City, which certainly gives him waterways where he can bait a hook, but he knows that the real fishing is on the Outer Banks, which isn’t that far away, but at 9 his hands are... Read More

A World Away on Pamlico Sound

By Lexi Holian
From the bustle of boats at work on the water to the tranquility of sunset hour, the views at Open Water Grill are distinctly Hatteras Island. But amid an abundance of fresh, local seafood, the innovative concepts at play in the kitchen can be traced back to destinations all over the world. Defined by bold,... Read More