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Big Changes Coming to Outer Banks Sporting Events, Including the 2018 Triathlon Weekend
Ray Robinson, where to begin? Nonprofit wizard? Community leader? The ultimate fellow-man? They all apply. His motto is, “Create lasting change in our community,” which he’s done by dedicating his life to nonprofit organizations wherever he is. Ray moved to the Outer Banks in April 2017, when he accepted the executive... Read More
Benefit, Barbecue and Blues at OBX Marina on Labor Day Weekend
Sunny September is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for a good, Carolina-style barbecue. And does it really get any better than when the barbecue is also a benefit? I’ll tell you, it doesn’t. Who doesn’t love the idea of chowing down on delicious food while supporting a great cause? Guess what? You're... Read More
Outer Banks Take-Out Options for Every Occasion
Confession: I love getting take-out more than going out to eat. What’s not to like? You get to enjoy the flavors of your favorite cuisine in the comfort of your own home, maybe even wearing your best sweatpants and watching a movie. Then there’s the convenience factor: In mere minutes, your meal (or meals!) is ready,... Read More
Remembering Hatteras Island Heroes: The Mirlo Centennial Commemoration
This Thursday, August 16, 2018, marks history. We’re talking big history too, with local, national and even international significance. The wildest part? It’s all happening right here on Hatteras Island, in the little village of Rodanthe.
One hundred years ago, on August 16, 1918, one of the most heroic ocean rescues... Read More
Soak Up the Sun at Outer Banks Backyard Bars and Beer Gardens
It seems like beer gardens, bar backyards and general outdoor hangouts are all the rage these days, and with obvious reason: When the weather is pleasant, it doesn’t get much better than cracking open a cold one, feeling the ocean breeze tousle your hair and breathing in the aroma of salt water, sand and sea grass... Read More