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...
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St. Andrew’s: A Century by the Sea
There is a panorama — possibly taken in the 1920s with a $2 Kodak camera — that depicts old Nags Head from sound to sea. It shows a virtually barren landscape that’s dotted with...
OBX Seafood Fest Sunshine, Food & Fun
The Outer Banks needed that. We needed the Outer Banks Seafood Festival—the perfect weather that came with it, the fantastic music and great seafood from local restaurants. We needed all of that; we needed...
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...
Fido on Federal Lands
With beautiful pristine beaches and nature at the Outer Banks doorstep there are very few places anywhere that call more to the spirit to be outdoors. There is something magical about spending a day...
Kelly’s St. Patty’s Parade-27 Great Memories
With 27 Kelly’s St. Patricks Day Parades as part of Outer Banks lore reflecting back on the history of the parades seems natural. That doesn’t mean the 2016 version somehow lacked anything—it was as...
Frank Stick Show-Creativity & Great Art
The Frank Stick Memorial Art Show is unlike any other art show on the Outer Banks. An open entry format, meaning entries are not juried in and as a consequence it becomes, as...
Dare County Schools Art Show a Joy
As a reporter I get to cover a lot of stories. Some are serious, some fun, some are important because they mean a lot to Outer Banks community. The one story, though, that...
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...
Independence Day Celebrations
It looks like there’s a weekend of fireworks and celebrations this year for Independence Day on the Outer Banks. With July 4th falling on Saturday, in Duck and Corolla—areas most heavily impacted by changeover...
