Articles
Behind the Scenes at Avon’s Studio 12, a DIY Art Makers Studio & Working Gallery
At Studio 12 in Avon, summer is busy with art-seeking shoppers and art-creating makers. In the fall the studio stays open regular hours, but there’s also a lot happening behind the scenes to provide a terrific art experience for the next wave of summer visitors.
Owner and artist Dawn Eskins says her focus for the... Read More
A Better Understanding of the Banker Horses
Genealogy, the study of family history and lineage, offers insight into one’s ancestry and provides answers about identity and heritage. It gives people a connection to the past, preserve family history and even solves mysteries.
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF) has ramped up its genealogy efforts in the past few... Read More
Making Waves and Creating Excellence with Surf or Sound Realty
From their humble beginnings in 1978, Surf or Sound Realty has steadily grown into Hatteras Island’s premier property management company, leading the island in rental performance 19 years in a row.
“Hatteras Island is a special place,” says Vice President of Operations Morgan Veyna. “The natural beauty here is truly... Read More
Selectively Small but a Mighty Force
When longtime Outer Banks real estate professional Brook Sparks started her vacation rental management company in 2021, she knew the perfect person to help her. Heather Cater has been in the vacation rental business since 2002, working her way from reservationist to property manager to accounting to general manager.... Read More
Days & Nights in Manteo
Downtown Manteo has been a favorite Outer Banks daytrip destination for decades. Visitors from all along the Outer Banks and throughout eastern North Carolina have long been drawn to the town’s shops, restaurants, activities, attractions and easy walkability. Now more and more people are discovering that Manteo is an... Read More