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Outer Banks Fireworks & 4th of July Celebrations
The summer’s biggest holiday is a big deal on the Outer Banks. We’re talking six major fireworks shows, two parades, a sand sculpture contest, live music, an apple pie contest, a road race, a beer run and so much more over the weekend and into Monday, July 5.
Since we didn’t get to party for the 4th in 2020, we all... Read More
12 New Outer Banks Restaurants to Try
With record numbers of visitors in town this summer, the Outer Banks restaurants are hopping busy. It’s a good thing there are so many new restaurants in town to fill all the hungry bellies. Here’s a list of 12 new places to try from Corolla to Hatteras Island, plus six new sweets shops.
If you missed visiting last... Read More
Wow! The Lost Colony Has Upped Its Game
As an Outer Banks resident working for local media outlets for the past 26 years, I’m sure I have seen The Lost Colony close to 20 times, although this is nothing compared to some of the people in Dare County. The Lost Colony is in its 84th season, and there are lifelong natives around here who have seen the show... Read More
A Day in Downtown Manteo
Looking for a charming little town where you can park the car and spend the day poking around on foot? Downtown Manteo is that place. This town has it all – a walkable waterfront with docks and boats, parks, attractions, restaurants, stores, watersports activities, boat tours, beautiful homes to admire and more …... Read More
Get to Know a Local: Tshombe Selby
Manteo native and professional opera tenor Tshombe Selby lives most of the year in New York City, but this month he’s back with his family on Roanoke Island and will take the stage at two events in Manteo: Homegrown, A Collaborative Fashion Festival on June 11 and the Juneteenth Celebration on June 19.
How did a... Read More