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109. Sea Chef Dockside Kitchen at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center

This week Justin talks with Jeff and Mac Buben of Sea Chef Dockside Kitchen at the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Jeff, a James Beard award winner, and his son, Mac, had a vision of opening a restaurant on the Outer Banks that embraces local culture by way of the fresh, locally sourced seafood they prepare. With the... Read More

Get Behind the Scenes at the Coastal Studies Institute

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, April 2, 2025
When you’re driving along Highway 345 toward Wanchese, Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) is a surprising sight. Perched along the Croatan Sound, the white, many-windowed, modern building stands in stark contrast to the acres of surrounding marshland and inspires curiosity about what's going on inside. A world-class... Read More
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108. Introducing Sports Zone Hobbies & Brianna's Closet

Justin takes the show on the road to Sports Zone Hobbies & Brianna's Closet on E. Driftwood Street in Nags Head. Jason and Brianna Bailets moved here from Pennsylvania after running a successful storefront of the same kind to live on the Outer Banks and bring their passions with them! If your hobbies include cars... Read More

Spring Cleaning the Outer Banks Beaches

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, March 26, 2025
After a winter of nor'easters, gales and blows, it's time to give our beaches and roadways a good spring cleaning. If you too have been noticing all those dastardly plastic grocery bags tangled up in bushes and trees and all the Mylar balloons and ribbons on the beaches, there are a few opportunities coming up to get... Read More

It's Time to Buy Tickets for OBX Spring and Summer Events

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, March 20, 2025
Spring has finally arrived, and that means we're all ready to get out of the house and do things. And things are coming up. If you're excited about getting out and socializing, there's plenty to do on the Outer Banks this spring.  Some events require tickets are so popular that purchasing tickets in advance is highly... Read More