obx brew thru summer series put on a great show

The last Brew Thru Summer Concert Series show of the season was Thursday night and it was a great evening of music. Kip Tabb, writing for the North Beach Sun, gives the details on what it was like to be there. “The Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors and Scars on 45 . . . perfect weather, a beautiful setting . .… Continue reading obx brew thru summer series put on a great show

meet outer banks waterman michael peele

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is happening on October 18th this year, and has been growing in popularity since it first began three years ago. An amazing celebration of the local watermen who ply the waters of the Atlantic, the Festival features wonderfully prepared seafood from local chefs and lots of live music, and it is great way… Continue reading meet outer banks waterman michael peele

manveena is taking her organic solutions to the big time

Manveena Singh is a remarkable addition to the Outer Banks population. In her past life she’s been a very successful sales manager of scents and perfumes in New York, and in her current life she has kept her NYC connection alive as an adjunct professor and Advisory Board member at the Fashion Institute of Technology while she lives… Continue reading manveena is taking her organic solutions to the big time

nc legislative battles impact the obx

With the NC Legislature’s House and Senate leaders deadlocked in a budget debate, the views on state legislation of the Outer Banks’ elected representatives have become critical. The interviews Russ Lay and Sam Walker of the Outer Banks Voice conducted with Representative Tine and Senator Cook have information about pending legislation everyone who loves the Outer… Continue reading nc legislative battles impact the obx

obx ban on plastic bags becomes model for U.S.

Five years ago Senator Pro Tem Marc Basnight of Manteo crafted legislation that created a plastic bag free zone on the Outer Banks. As Catherine Kozak discovered, writing for the North Carolina Coastal Federation Coastal Review Online, the law enjoys widespread local support with very few dissenting voices.   “When it was passed by legislators… Continue reading obx ban on plastic bags becomes model for U.S.

lovin’ spoonful comes to the outer banks

A perfect summer evening, an outdoor concert and the Lovin’ Spoonful–it doesn’t get much better than that. And that’s what The Lost Colony is bringing to the Outer Banks this Sunday at their Waterside Theatre. The PNC Presents:  Live At The Waterside Concert Series is bringing some of the top names in music and entertainment to… Continue reading lovin’ spoonful comes to the outer banks

the story behind the mustang music festival

Mike Dianna’s Mustang Music Festival has become the place to be on the Outer Banks. The fall festival is two days of amazing music and family entertainment over Columbus Day Weekend. The Spring Fling kicks off the winter blues in spectacular fashion with a day of music from local and national musicians. But there is… Continue reading the story behind the mustang music festival

insider advice on how to navigate obx summer traffic!

This sweet blog posted by Ryan Thibodeau of Carolina Designs gives some great advice to our out of town drivers on how to get around on our roads. Keyword: relax. “Now that the summer season is officially here and our roads, businesses and beach accesses are once again filled with out-of-state license plates, just about everyone… Continue reading insider advice on how to navigate obx summer traffic!

daredevils baseball–the obx team

Baseball and summertime seem like as good a combination as warm weather, sunshine and the beach. Here on the Outer Banks we have our own team, the Outer Banks Daredevils, and a trip to the ballpark is a perfect way to spend a summer evening. This blog from Joe Lamb, Jr & Associates gives the… Continue reading daredevils baseball–the obx team

resort realty: confident in hatteras island success

Resort Realty has been one of the most successful property management companies on the Outer Banks for a number of years with their operations concentrated on the northern Outer Banks . . . until recently. This article from Russ Lay of the Outer Banks Voice explores Resort Realty’s investment in the future of Hatteras Island.… Continue reading resort realty: confident in hatteras island success