first foal frolics in corolla

It's a boy according to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund Facebook Page. Photo, Corolla Wild Horse Fund

Latest reports indicate foal is a young stallion. The first reports of a new addition to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund were announced earlier this week. Kari Pugh covers the story for OBX Today. “The storied wild mustangs of the Currituck Outer Banks have a new addition. The first foal of the season, born Sunday… Continue reading first foal frolics in corolla

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ribbon cutting for marc basnight bridge

The official ribbon cutting for the Marc Basnight Bridge.

With the ribbon cutting for the replacement for the Bonner Bridge, the new span is officially the Marc Basnight Bridge. Rob Morris writing for the Outer Banks Voice gives a good feel for what the ceremony was like and the impact Senator Basnight had on the Outer Banks community. Celebration honors Basnight and a legacy… Continue reading ribbon cutting for marc basnight bridge

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southern shores flat top tour april 27

The Perkinsons family “Atlantica." One of the flat tops on the 2019 tour.

The Southern Shores Flat Top cottages have become an iconic piece of Outer Banks architecture. Beautiful in their functional simplicity, they seem an endangered species now, but families that own them treasure them. Discover the magic of these architectural wonders at the semi-annual tour. We’ve reprinted the press release below. Tour Benefits Flat Top Preservation… Continue reading southern shores flat top tour april 27

an obx java-junky’s paradise

Ashley Linnekin and the roaster used to create the coffee for Ashley’s Espresso Parlour. (Kip Tabb)

We’ve been by Ashley’s Espresso Parlour a few times and we agree–great coffee and great atmosphere. Check out what Outer Banks Voice writer Kip Tabb has to say about the latest entry into the coffee lover’s world. Ashley’s Espresso Parlour: A coffee lover’s emporium in KDH Pouring caffeine-laced fuel on the Outer Banks espresso scene,… Continue reading an obx java-junky’s paradise

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ocracoke passenger ferry = delayed again

Artist's rendering of the high speed catamaran passenger only ferry that will connect Hatteras and Ocracoke.

Unconfirmed reports of a failed Coast Guard Inspection. Delays have plagued the launch of a high speed passenger only Hatteras/Ocracoke ferry, and last week the NCDOT Ferry Division announced another delay. The Coastal Review Online has the story. “The North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division said Monday that the Ocracoke-Hatteras passenger ferry under construction… Continue reading ocracoke passenger ferry = delayed again

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50th anniversary of iconic obx photo

50 years ago Apollo 9 astronauts captured this image of the Outer BAnks. Photo NASA

Photo tells the tale of a delicate ecosystem. Taken from 120 miles above the Outer Banks as Apollo 9 orbited the earth, it is an iconic image of the fragile world of this string of barrier islands. Cate Kozak tells the the story writing for the Coastal Review Online on the its 50th anniversary. “Stark,… Continue reading 50th anniversary of iconic obx photo

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bourbon, blues & roosters southern kitchen

Mojo Collins and Triple Vision at Rooster's Southern Kitchen Bourbon and Blues. Mojo Collins, Guitar; Dan Martier, drums; Bill Jolly guitar. Photo Rich Coleman, Coleman Shots.

The Outer Banks is alive and well even at the tail end of winter. For proof positive, look no farther than Rooster’s Southern Kitchen Bourbon and Blues last Thursday. The concept is simple—great bourbon, great music and a worthy cause. It’s something John and Sue Woolard, owners of Roosters have been doing since they opened… Continue reading bourbon, blues & roosters southern kitchen

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new bridge name = marc basnight

The new Bonner Bridge will be named after Marc Basnight.

After months of debate the NC Board of Transportation has voted to name the new Oregon Inlet bridge after longtime Senate Pro Tem Marc Basnight, who represented Dare County until his retirement in 2011. Rob Morris of the Outer Banks Voice has the story. Board of Transportation OK’s naming new bridge for Basnight By Rob Morris on… Continue reading new bridge name = marc basnight

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cajun occasion = early mardi gras obx style

Dancing to the tunes of Just Playing Dixieland at Sanctuary Vineyard's Cajun Occasion.

Fun, food, music, wine and dancing. Just because Mardi Gras is supposed to fall on a Tuesday doesn’t mean there can’t be an early Cajun Occasion to celebrate it.  That, at least, seems to be the philosophy of Sanctuary Vineyards, and as philosophies of life go, it’s not all that bad. We had a great… Continue reading cajun occasion = early mardi gras obx style

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