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13 Nights of Fun & Fright: The Return of Halloween Island

By Molly Harrison | Tuesday, September 30, 2025
For as long as anyone can remember, Manteo has been Halloween central for the kids, with family-friendly trick-or-treating, costumes, candy and games in Downtown Manteo on Halloween night. And while that tradition is still in place, the times have certainly changed. Halloween in Manteo is now a month-long... Read More

132. Let's Go To The Jolly Roger!

Justin takes the show on the road to Jolly Roger Restaurant at milepost 6 3/4 on the beach road in Kill Devil Hills. He talks with owner Carol Ann Angelos and General Manager Andrea Sullivan about the restaurant's history, the food, their new bar area, entertainment and what the future holds for Jolly's as they set... Read More

Live Music Is Better: Two Can’t-Miss Fall Music Festivals on the Outer Banks

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, September 24, 2025
There’s something magical about music in the crisp fall air, especially when it’s paired with salty breezes, luscious lawns, a cold drink and your favorite people. Live music and fall weather go hand in hand — and the Outer Banks delivers in a big way. This October, get ready for two incredible music festivals, both... Read More

Whalehead at 100: A Centennial Celebration in Historic Corolla

By Molly Harrison | Wednesday, September 17, 2025
This fall, one of the Outer Banks’ most beloved landmarks is turning 100. Whalehead in Historic Corolla — the bright yellow, copper-roofed Art Nouveau mansion that sits along the Currituck Sound in the heart of Corolla — celebrates its centennial this October with a month of special events that invite locals and... Read More

SOUND to SEA™: An Outer Banks–Inspired Card Game

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, September 11, 2025
Imagine the perfect Outer Banks beach day: spotting dolphins at sunrise, climbing a lighthouse, strolling trails where red wolves roam. That spirit is now captured in a new card game — SOUND to SEA™, created by Outer Banks local Margie Farmer and brought to life through the watercolor illustrations of artist Jessica... Read More