obx seafood? where to find the freshest catch

Outer Banks visitors are always looking for the freshest seafood. We came across this blog posted by Ryan Thibodeau on Carolina Designs‘ website that has some great information about local fish markets and some of the catch they carry. The markets in this article are north of Oregon Inlet; we’ll have to look around and see if… Continue reading obx seafood? where to find the freshest catch

new nc budget to create funds for obx park

Maintenance work on the Bonner Bridge will begin in early 2015.

After months of wrangling and indecision the North Carolina budget for the coming year is finally ready for a vote. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Sam Walker outlines areas in which the budget will impact the Outer Banks. “Lawmakers revealed late Wednesday their latest proposal to update the state budget for the fiscal year… Continue reading new nc budget to create funds for obx park

jars of clay @waterside theatre august 3rd

The Lost Colony’s Live at the Waterside Concert Series has been a huge success this year, bringing some great names in entertainment to the Outer Banks. Jars of Clay will be performing this Sunday, a great reminder of how good the performances have been. “The Lost Colony is excited to bring Jars Of Clay, a Christian… Continue reading jars of clay @waterside theatre august 3rd

lou castro: ocracoke’s musical renaissance man

If it’s music Lou Castro probably plays it. Jazz, bluegrass, folk, rock and every combination imaginable, he plays it all and with a skill and style that is outstanding. Plus, he’s a really nice guy. Connie Leinbach, writing for the Island Free Press, does a great job of describing the joy and the genius of Lou Castro.… Continue reading lou castro: ocracoke’s musical renaissance man

dr. beach talks rip currents

Not many people know who Dr. Stephen Leatherman is, but everybody knows “Dr. Beach”, the author of the annual 10 Best Beaches Report. As the Director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University , Leatherman takes on much more serious topics than which beach has the softest sand or best amenities, and in this great video… Continue reading dr. beach talks rip currents

master etcher david hunter comes to seaside gallery in august

Seaside Art Gallery in Nags Head has been one of the leading art galleries on the Outer Banks for over 50 years. That tradition continues as they bring David Hunter, one of the finest etching artists in the world, to their gallery in August. Seaside Gallery shared the details. Witness the Fascinating Age-Old Process of Creating… Continue reading master etcher david hunter comes to seaside gallery in august

nc hwy funding changes could halt obx projects

Responding to a growing revenue crisis in how highway projects are funded, the North Carolina State Legislature passed a law that changes the manner in which the state decides which projects will move forward. The new system creates winners and losers, and as Kip Tabb’s article on the Outer Banks Voice makes clear, the Outer Banks and… Continue reading nc hwy funding changes could halt obx projects

musician kim france comes home to ocracoke

After meandering around a bit, Ocracoke’s Kim France has found her way back home for the summer. It’s been a journey filled with twists and turns, as the Ocracoke Current’s Lou Ann Homan found when she sat down to talk with the singer and musician. “I was looking forward to meeting Kim France. I knew where… Continue reading musician kim france comes home to ocracoke

our state contest winner scores a week at the beach from village realty!

The folks at Village Realty shared this story about Elizabeth Lineberger, the winner of their Our State Magazine vacation giveaway contest. With a week at an oceanfront cottage in Nags Head on the line, the contest had more than 20,000 entries!  Village Realty Announces Winner of Our State Contest  Elizabeth Lineberger of Charlotte, NC is the grand prize winner of Our… Continue reading our state contest winner scores a week at the beach from village realty!

wine + beer + cheese = a trio of goodness!

Ask just about anyone living on the northern Outer Banks about Trio Wine, Beer and Cheese in Kitty Hawk, and they’ll tell you it’s one of their favorite places to have a glass of wine or schooner of beer. The selection is amazing, the staff friendly and the atmosphere is perfect for conversation or listening to live… Continue reading wine + beer + cheese = a trio of goodness!