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A Little Something for Everyone on the Outer Banks
What’s everyone doing this week? That depends on who you ask. There’s so much going on around the Outer Banks that everyone can do their own thing. It all depends on your specific tastes and inclinations. With that in mind here are a few things I suggest, arranged by blatant stereotype. If you don’t fall into one of... Read More
Birthdays, Festivals and Figs — Outer Banks Points of Pride
Various figures and objects play into the images of the Outer Banks towns we see today. Whether it’s Blackbeard for Ocracoke, the Wright brothers for Kill Devil Hills or Virginia Dare for Manteo, the towns welcome them as part of their history and continue to wrap these characters into the cultures they present today... Read More
Fishing, Festivals and Fun on the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks is home to a strong community with a rich sense of culture, and accompanying that is a steady supply of annual events that celebrate both. These events are ones that people grow up with — some now even share the fun with their children. And you’re in for a treat this week, because we’re welcoming the... Read More
Outer Banks Power Outage: Lights Out? Help Out!
In case you haven't heard, the BIG news on the Outer Banks is that an underground electrical transmission line was accidentally cut on July 27 during the construction of the new Oregon Inlet bridge, suddenly cutting out power for all of Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. With only a very limited supply of generator-... Read More
Embracing Everything Outer Banks
Welcome to the Outer Banks! The way I see it, you probably fall into one of three categories: first-time visitors, those who love the Outer Banks so much you just can’t stay away (I get it) and those who choose to call this place home. No matter the category, it’s always a good time to familiarize yourself with these... Read More