Articles
50 Years of Memories at Cape Hatteras Motel
As owner of Cape Hatteras Motel in Buxton for the last 50 years, Dave Dawson has been through all the ups and downs that Cape Hatteras can dish out. He’s cleaned up from nor’easters, rebuilt from hurricanes and shoveled enough sand to fill the Sahara, but he’s also fished epic bluefish blitzes, met friends from all... Read More
From a Funny Conversation to a Fantastic Restaurant
Dirty Dick’s Crab House started out as a funny conversation between friends all the way back in 1970. Ken Hersey, founder of the establishment, had the idea while vacationing on the Outer Banks from his hometown in Northern Virginia. He realized that while this string of islands had a lot to offer, there wasn’t much... Read More
Pamlico Station: Your Hatteras Island Happy Place
You know, some places of business just have that certain vibe that makes you feel good. It’s not one specific thing; it’s the look, the happy feeling you get from the people there, the smells wafting on the air. That’s what you get at Pamlico Station, and the owners of the shops are coming bringing a collective energy... Read More
A Breath of Fresh Air at Sanctuary Vineyards
Experience the great outdoors any day of the week by visiting Sanctuary Vineyards winery. Owned and operated by the Wright family, the same folks behind The Cotton Gin, this winery put Currituck on the map with its award-winning wines. In the grassy fields surrounding the vineyards, sample wines al fresco while... Read More
A Microcosm of Outer Banks Values
On the Outer Banks, we locals have a few values that we all agree on. From the laid-back beach lifestyle to fun-for-the-whole family entertainment to supporting local industries, we may not agree on everything, but these are the things we all get behind. The things that make the Outer Banks what it is. After... Read More