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Remembering Gee Gee Rosell of Buxton Village Books
This winter the Outer Banks lost a beloved longtime resident: Gee Gee Rosell, owner of Buxton Village Books. A resident of Hatteras Island since the 1970s, Gee Gee had a deep appreciation for the Outer Banks and lived what some would consider a storybook island life, rambling through the woods and on the beaches, ... Read More
26.9 St. Patrick's Day Weekend, Taste of the Beach... Oh Yeah, The Outer Banks is Waking Up!
With the warm weather rolling in, things are really starting to come alive on the Outer Banks. From can’t-miss events to fun local happenings, the calendar is filling up fast. In this episode, we’ll take you on a bit of a magic carpet ride through it all, highlighting the best festivities around so you can make plans... Read More
The OBX Springs Back to Life: Make Plans for This Weekend and the Months Ahead
Around this time every year – early March right around Daylight Saving Time – it feels like somebody flips a switch, and all of a sudden the Outer Banks is back on. After a long, quiet winter with empty beaches and early bedtimes, here come the spring breakers, reopening businesses, later sunsets and a ton of events... Read More
26.8 Signs of an OBX Spring? It's MARCH!
Ahhh, March — the time of year when our favorite OBX spots start stretching, blooming and waking up from their long winter’s nap. Spring is in the air, and we’re here to fill you in on the places reopening their doors and getting ready for another fantastic season. We’ll also get you up to speed on some exciting... Read More
For Events, Wildlife and Small-Town Charm, Columbia is a Waterfront Gem in Nearby Tyrrell County
If you’ve ever traveled to the Outer Banks from the west, you’ve passed through Tyrrell County. This rural waterfront county is bordered by the Albemarle Sound and the Alligator River and spans about 600 square miles — nearly a third of it water. Its coastal plains, swamps and wetlands create prime habitat for black... Read More