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Another Shrimp Story: Say Yes to Wild-Caught, No to Imports
Last week I wrote about a proposed ban on shrimp trawling in North Carolina’s inland waters and within a half-mile of the ocean shoreline. Thanks to an outpouring of opposition – thousands of phone calls and emails to representatives and hundreds of people showing up at the state legislature in Raleigh – that ban did... Read More
120. Jeffrey's Seafood & Hatteras Seafoods
At request of a listener, Justin makes the fun trip down Highway 12 to 57162 Altona Lane in Hatteras Village, the home of Hatteras Seafoods. There he speaks with owners Kelsey and Kelly Aiken about the history of Jeffrey's Seafood, the NEW Hatteras Seafoods and the impact the shrimp fishery has on the Outer Banks and... Read More
Take Action: NC’s Shrimping Industry is Under Threat
Do you love fresh-caught local shrimp? Of course you do! The sweet, succulent crustaceans are hands-down the nation’s most popular seafood, and North Carolina is one of the top-producing shrimp states for brown shrimp, white shrimp (greentails) and pink shrimp.
According to North Carolina Sea Grant, shrimp is the... Read More
119. Things for Teenage Girls to Do on the Outer Banks
Joining Justin in the studio this week are local teenagers Aubree and Brileigh. They discuss their favorite places to go, things to do and shops and restaurants to enjoy. Hopefully, their insights will help teenagers here on vacation with ideas to have a great time as well!
Outer Banks This Week Podcast Presented by... Read More
Time to Get Tickets: See Live From OBX's Lineup of 8 Live Music Shows
If you haven’t heard, there’s a new live music production company in town, and they have announced their lineup of summer concerts at Roanoke Island Festival Park.
Building upon VusicOBX’s legacy of bringing unforgettable live music shows to Roanoke Island Festival Park, Live From OBX has lined up eight national... Read More