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Get to Know the Locals: Laura & Phil Wayland of Chip’s Wine & Beer, Front Porch Cafe and Outer Banks Olive Oil
Behind every Outer Banks business are people doing their best to make a living while still finding time to enjoy this beautiful place they call home. In this edition of Get to Know the Locals, you’ll meet two of them: Laura and Phil Wayland, owners of three thriving Outer Banks businesses: Chip’s Wine & Beer,... Read More
Famous Outer Banks Shipwrecks
A close call for a shrimping vessel and a dramatic rescue from the Coast Guard occurred on the beach in Southern Shores this week, bringing a reminder of the dangerous conditions boaters and fishermen often face off the Outer Banks.
The 78-foot shrimping vessel, Bald Eagle II, communicated to the U.S. Coast Guard at... Read More
9 Ways to Get Merry on the Outer Banks
The Outer Banks is a fun place to be during the holiday season. If you’re looking to entertain your family and gather with friends, here are nine ways to get a shot of the holiday spirit.
WinterLights
Through January 16
Holiday magic is alive and well at The Elizabethan Gardens. This event is a true crowd pleaser,... Read More
Family Time, Outer Banks Style
The Thanksgiving holiday is about more than gratitude, it’s also about togetherness. Whether you’re bonding with family or friends on the Outer Banks this Thanksgiving, there are plenty of fun things to do together. Here are some ideas for group activities this weekend. For more, see our Daytime and Nightlife listings... Read More
Let the Shopping Begin: Outer Banks Holiday Markets
Local artists and artisans are bringing out all of their fun goods to make it easy for us to buy holiday gifts again this year. I went to Dowdy Park Market last Saturday morning and was blown away at the variety of goods for sale: jewelry, pottery, photography, woodworks, baked goods, bath and body products, macrame,... Read More