Tagged: Kill Devil Hills

July 4th-A Day of Celebration

Four firework displays, two community fairs and one parade…the goal: go to as many Outer Banks July 4th events as is possible. The method: I was hoping for the North Beach Sun would spring...

OBX July 4th Events Explode

Independence Day is upon us here on the Outer Banks and there is so much to do that for the uninitiated it can be somewhat overwhelming. Actually, even for the initiated—whatever that is—it can...

Exterior of Southern Shores flat top "Oh So Sandy".

Historic Home Tours Highlight Weekend

There is pride in owning an historic home on the Outer Banks. Pride in the history of the home; pride in family memories; pride in making it a part of the community. There were...

Artists with their completed masterpieces. Front Row (LtoR): Jake, Caden, Abby, Seth; Back Row: Bella, Brad Price, Hunter, Reagan. (I hope I have the names in the right order.)

Spinning Art

When I was a kid one of the highlights of our family vacations was making spin art. It was at a miniature golf course and I remember putting a 6”x6” piece of paper down...

Kitty Hawk Votes to Continue Nourishment

A troubled and divided Kitty Hawk Town Council voted 4 to 1 to continue to participate in the Dare County Intralocal beach nourishment project after bids on the venture came in higher than forecast....

OBX Wedding Expo Fun for All

The transformation of the First Flight Middle and High School gyms into a showcase for Outer Banks wedding professionals is almost a work of art. Perhaps after 10 or 12 years the sense of...

Outer Banks Year in Review

It’s been an interesting year on the Outer Banks. Progress on replacing the Bonner Bridge is real and there is reason to believe the Mid Currituck Bridge may be moving forward. There has been...

What a Way to Celebrate Christmas

For 27 years the Outer Banks Hotline Festival of Trees has been a part of the local celebration of the holidays. Held for the past few years at the Outer Banks Brewing Station in...

Artrageous Outrageous

Nothing quite compares to the Dare County Arts Council’s annual Artrageous celebration of the arts in Dare County. With around 2100 kids and parents attending the Saturday event and over 125 volunteers with 53...