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Holiday Spirit Bridges Distances of Water and Time
Only in a few places do residents have as much appreciation for history as they do on the Outer Banks. Whether it is due to the awareness of our place in the story of European colonization of the New World and the later development of powered flight or a well-honed sensitivity to the ephemeral nature of an existence... Read More
A Silver Anniversary Brightens the OBX Holiday Season
Our sense of time changes as we age. When you're 6 years old the period of time between Halloween and Christmas seems an eternity. At the age of 12 it seems you'll never reach 16 and the nearly mystical freedom promised by a driver's license. By the time we enter our second quarter-century, time begins to take on a... Read More
A Time of Feasting, Santa Sightings and a Twinkle or Two
Let me begin by wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday. Many of us will be surrounded by family and friends and a world of plenty for the next several days. But some of us - both two-legged folks as well as four-legged folks - will experience loneliness and want during the holiday just as they do... Read More
Wags & Whiskers, a Rockfish Rodeo and a Meal of Thanks
The upcoming trifecta of holidays reminds us to be thankful, to appreciate the act of giving and sharing, and to acknowledge the past as we look toward the future. While we're reflecting during the holidays we should also take time to consider the furry family members with whom so many of us are fortunate to share our... Read More
Hatteras Island Gallery Tour: Great Art & Giveaways
When thinking of Hatteras Island, most people instantly think sun, sand and surf...and with good reason, of course. After a little additional consideration, many people will also point toward the number of sites and attractions, from shipwrecks to museums and wildlife reserves to lighthouses, before also noting the... Read More