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How Andy Griffith Gave Back to the Outer Banks – and How You Can Too with Outer Banks Community Foundation

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, October 12, 2023
Have you ever walked on a clean, trash-free Outer Banks beach at sunrise, attended a performance with a view of the sound or seen Outer Banks locals coming together to support a neighbor and thought about how much you love this place? And have you ever thought that you would love to give back to a place that gives you... Read More
Outer Banks Podcast

33. The Lost Colony Wasn't Lost

Autumn talks with Scott Dawson, author of The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island and Croatoan: Birthplace of America. A native of Hatteras Island, a history buff, an amateur archaeologist and founder of the Croatoan Archaeological Society, Dawson explains why he believes the lost colony of Roanoke Island was never... Read More

Beaches Helping Beaches! A Luau Benefit for Maui at Bonzer Shack

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, October 5, 2023
As you know, two months ago, wildfires destroyed the historic town of Lahaina on West Maui. The Maui fires killed 97 people, making them the deadliest U.S. wildfires in at least 100 years, and affected 2,200 structures. Recovery has not been easy. Logistical challenges of the island have complicated cleanup, many... Read More
Outer Banks Podcast

32. Are You Ready for Wicked Woods?

Autumn and Justin invite a couple of the Wicked Woods ghouls (Mr. Jingles and the Crazed Clown Hooligan) to the studio. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this Halloween season, Wicked Woods in East Lake is northeastern North Carolina’s scariest and most thrilling haunted attraction. Outer Banks This Week Podcast... Read More

The Happiest of Hours: Outer Banks Waterfront Drinks at Sunset

By Molly Harrison | Thursday, September 28, 2023
Visiting friends asked me this week where they could get a drink – with a few stipulations: outside in the nice fall weather, by the water, with a view of the sunset. Simple enough question, but my mind started swimming with all the possibilities. Locals know exactly what I’m talking about: Friends are in town or... Read More