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Remembering Marc Basnight, an Outer Banks Legend
People all along the Outer Banks and in eastern North Carolina are lamenting the loss of former State Senator Marc Basnight this week. The Dare County native, who served in the North Carolina Senate for 26 years (17 of those as President Pro Tem, the longest-running pro tem in state history), passed away after a long... Read More
How to Catch the Holiday Spirit on the Outer Banks
If you're looking for a taste of holiday spirit to take your mind off the pandemic, here are some places on the Outer Banks to find it.
WinterLights
Strolling around in the glow of millions of lights, listening to children squeal with delight, my heart grew three sizes that night.
Yes, I have been feeling a little... Read More
Virtually Celebrating 150 Years of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and 117 Years of Flight
If there's one thing that symbolizes the entire Outer Banks, it's Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The 193-foot tower with its iconic black and white candy stripe daymark stands proudly over Cape Hatteras, and its beacon has been in continuous service since it was first lit on December 16, 1870. This week Outer Bankers are... Read More
Get That Shopping Done on the Outer Banks
As usual, I have procrastinated on holiday shopping (I've made exactly one gift purchase so far), but I'm really not stressing about it. I know I can find everything I need on the Outer Banks, and I'm really looking forward to getting out and visiting the local places this weekend and next. Here's what I plan to buy... Read More
Feeling Festive on Roanoke Island
With an annual tree-lighting, parade and home tour, Roanoke Island and Manteo have long been the epicenter of an Outer Banks Christmas. Those things aren’t happening this year, but there is still plenty of holiday-oriented fun around the island. If you want to get into holiday spirit, this is the place to do it.
For... Read More