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The Summer of the Mask
A year from now, we’ll all be looking back on the summer of 2020 as the Summer of the Mask, and probably not fondly. For now, though, wearing a mask/face covering is what we must do to keep coronavirus from spreading. Many people do this out of care and concern for their fellow humans, but for those who just can’t... Read More
Outer Banks COVID Check-In: Patience is a Virtue
One month in on the re-opening of the Outer Banks, and these islands are nearing capacity. Since the bridges opened on May 22, carloads of visitors have been streaming in from all over the country. I’ve seen a ton of plates from all of those places that are easy to drive from – Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West... Read More
Ocracoke is Open!
Those are the three words that Ocracoke business owners want you to know.
It seems there is some confusion out there beyond the Banks about the visitation status of Ocracoke Island. And that’s understandable because the island has seen some hard times in the past year. Ocracoke was closed for visitors last fall and... Read More
The New Way to Vacation on the Outer Banks
On Saturday, May 16 at 12:01 a.m., visitors will be allowed on the Outer Banks once again! The bridges will be open, and visitors will be welcomed back to all the beach towns from Corolla through Ocracoke Island, including Roanoke Island/Manteo.
Dare, Currituck and Hyde counties restricted visitor and nonresident... Read More
Outer Banks Coping with COVID-19
Everyone across the world is coping with Coronavirus (aka COVID-19) in one way or another, and the Outer Banks is no exception. While there has not been a case of Coronavirus documented on the Outer Banks so far, people here are following federal, state and local mandates for the safety of everyone.
All gatherings... Read More