Articles
Independent Bookstores for Independent People
Indie bookstores are enjoying a resurgence, and nowhere is this more evident than on the Outer Banks. You may have heard that brick-and-mortar (or, more appropriately for the Outer Banks, shipwreck-timber-and-nail) bookstores are a dying breed. Who reads books anymore, right? But it turns out the answer is — lots of... Read More
Berkley Manor Reborn
Sam Jones, the quirky but beloved man who built Berkley Manor in the early 1950s, used to advise his guests that the mansion was, “A place of contentment and rest where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great.” This handsome structure has been a central location of the island’s events and celebrations over the... Read More
When Good Things Happen to Good Businesses
For nearly 50 years the rental, sales and property management firm of Joe Lamb Jr. and Associates has built its reputation on core values of trust, loyalty and dedication to community. Civic service is key to this company and its founders, Joe and Ann Lamb. From serving in local government to establishing and... Read More
Small by Design
When you make a reservation with Carova Rentals, it won’t be though some call center or an unfeeling computer screen. Instead, you’ll likely speak directly with owner Karen Gregory. She’d prefer the chance to talk to each guest so that she can get to know them and their needs and help them choose which of the company’... Read More
Creating Your Nest
Nancy Seitz loves to travel, and when she does she loves to find new clothing, ladies accessories, home decor items and kitchen and dining accessories to bring home to customers at her “nest.” That was the inspiration for her shop in downtown Manteo, which feels less like a store and more like stepping into Nancy’s... Read More