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Need Among Luxury and Leisure: An Outer Banks Challenge

By Michael Lay | Wednesday, October 15, 2014
At this time of year, when local events are still coming at us fast and furious, I typically jump right into the mix of what's happening where and when and try to cover as much as I can. But recently a topic has been on my mind that is particularly pertinent to the Outer Banks. A person would have to have been pulling... Read More

Home Tour and Music Festivals North and South Highlight the Weekend

By Michael Lay | Wednesday, October 8, 2014
So, you live on the Outer Banks or want to, or maybe you vacation here or own rental property here. How do you best keep abreast of new housing designs, innovative technologies, new products and best building practices? Well, I suppose you could spend a few weeks watching marathon sessions of HGTV or the DIY network.... Read More
René Marie headlines the 8th Annual Duck Jazz Festival.

8th Annual Duck Jazz Festival Promises Top Talent

By Michael Lay | Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Last October, the morning of the Duck Jazz Festival dawned gray and dreary and I slowly sipped my way through one cup of coffee and then another while pondering whether I really wanted to drive all the way from Manteo to Duck just to get rained on and drive back home soaking wet. But late in the morning the clouds... Read More

Spectacular Kite Thrills Highlight The Weekend

By Michael Lay | Wednesday, September 24, 2014
As I write this installment of the OuterBanksThisWeek.com blog, we are in the beginning stages of a blow and it looks as though Outer Bankers and visitors alike will be hunkered down against driving downpours, potential flooding and gusting winds for the next day or two. Here's hoping things clear up by the weekend -... Read More

Hatteras Waves and Wind Meet Chili and Chowder

By Michael Lay | Thursday, September 18, 2014
Hatteras has it goin' on this week! First, stop by the Hatteras Wave Jam (running through Saturday, September 20) based in Avon and see why wind and water conditions off Cape Hatteras make this chain of barrier islands the premier wavesailing destination on the East Coast. Pre-registration is required. See the website... Read More