Articles

Old Traditions and New Experiences at The Cotton Gin

By Leah Wingenroth
Whether you’re looking for gifts for your family or a treat for yourself, shopping trips can be a tiring, all-day affair, but there is a way to save yourself from all that driving around. Thankfully, The Cotton Gin stores have everything you could need in one place. Between their bounty of coastal decor, beach wear... Read More

Broadway Vibes, Outer Banks Style

By Heather Frese
For the 86th season of the popular and long-running outdoor drama The Lost Colony, Roanoke Island Historical Association, Director and Choreographer Jeff Whiting and a talented team of theater professionals have managed to bring an undeniable touch of Broadway flair and excitement to an historic production. With a... Read More

How You Remember It, Only Better

By Heather Frese
The Froggy Dog has been a centerpiece restaurant in Avon for five decades, starting as a hot dog stand in the 1970s and evolving into a casual seafood restaurant that became a well-loved Hatteras dining and nightlife tradition. The restaurant looks pretty much the same on the outside, a sprawling wooden building with... Read More

Through the Painter's Eye

By Beth P. Storie
There’s a scene in the Broadway play Sunday in the Park with George where the lead character, painter George Seurat, is trying to explain the process in his mind as he paints: There's only color and light Yellow and white Just blue and yellow and white Look at the air, miss See what I mean? No, look over there,... Read More

So Much to Love About Manteo

By Molly Harrison
The little town of Manteo, which became an NC Main Street town in July 2023, is having its moment. What used to be mainly a quaint waterfront daytrip destination for shopping, dining and attractions is feeling surprisingly cosmopolitan and becoming an increasingly popular place to stay now that it’s home to nighttime... Read More