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After Dark Brings Korean Cooking, Wine Tasting, Knitting and More Classes to the Outer Banks
On quiet winter weeknights, tucked away in the woods of Southern Shores, a local church burns with energy as people fill the inside and learn how to cook tamales, taste wine, play the ukulele, shag dance and more. All Saints Episcopal Church welcomes back one of the most beloved winter traditions on the Outer Banks,... Read More
Top 10 out of '10 - A Decade in Review Part II
Welcome back for Part II of our Decade in Review blog post! Last week we looked back on key events and goings-on in the 2010s and saw how game-changing technology, infrastructure and hurricanes shaped the Outer Banks. This week, we’re looking at top developments that impacted local history and culture.
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Top 10 out of '10 - A Decade in Review Part I
Here’s an unpopular opinion for you: I don’t like New Year’s, never have. I’m like the Grinch of the holiday. The day marks the end of holiday festivities, leaving us feeling sluggish from too many cookies and nothing but cold, dreary January ahead. However, my usual bah-humbug is a little softer this year. Even I can... Read More
Getting Out During the Holidays with Outer Banks Activities
The holidays are upon us! This week we bounce between feasting and gift swapping and cooking and entertaining and everything else your holidays hold. It’s all merry and bright, but we can still admit that even the coziest of houses may feel a bit cramped after days on end with our loved ones. When politics edge into... Read More
Outer Banks Gift Guide
With the flurry of holiday parties, gift swaps and wrapping packages for loved ones, finding the perfect gifts takes on a new pressure in the days leading up to Christmas. Sure, you could give a calendar, the nice tea towels you found at a chain store or the latest high-tech toy, but this year, I’m going to challenge... Read More