Preserving Ocracoke’s Maritime Heritage
By Kelley Shinn Ocracoke Island bears witness to a complex and unique history – one of Native Americans, pirates, shipwrecks and small yet significant roles in the Civil War, World War I and World...
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Beauty + Design
By Laura Martier At first glance the scene at Seagate North Shopping Center looked like a meticulously directed photo shoot depicting a Fourth of July celebration of young creatives. A vintage camper repurposed as...
Love at First Sight
By Amanda McDanel In life, we love the story of an unlikely couple. These stories are woven into the fabric of our culture and educate us on the importance of love, kindness and acceptance....
Carving Out a Living
By Michelle Wagner Skip Raymo stands on the side of Carotoke Highway in Barco covered from head to toe in a thin layer of sawdust. It’s only 10 a.m. and the sawdust is already...
Columbia: The Small Town That’s Big On Fun & Adventure
By Michelle Wagner Kim Wheeler calls Columbia, N.C. a hidden jewel, and anyone who has spent time in this quaint town just an hour or so away from the Outer Banks would easily agree....
Whalebone Junction: Crossroads of the Outer Banks
By Michelle Wagner At one time, it was simply referred to as “the end of the road”—a sandy intersection where several roads merged together at the southern end of Nags Head. It was long...
A Yardstick of Loss
By Glen Baldwin How do you measure loss? I lost my favorite swimsuit cover-up this summer, probably on my trip to Maine. This might not be a big deal to most, but I really...
Open For Business
By Michelle Wagner There was once a time when many businesses on the Outer Banks closed up shop for the winter. Come January, the blinds were pulled and the doors locked. Owners would travel,...
Hurricane Hype
By Jeffrey Myers To say we are vulnerable to our surroundings on the Outer Banks would be an understatement. With the sound to the west and the sea to the east, we truly...
John of White Gables
By Amanda McDanel I grew up with two very handy parents. My dad is an electrician by trade and has a knack for building things, from decks and antique cars to radio controlled planes...
