nu-blu brings new bluegrass sound to obx

Nu-Blu is a bluegrass band that is poised to move to national notoriety. Kip Tabb, writing for the North Beach Sun gives a good sense of what the group is all about and how many years really go into overnight success. “Music speaks differently to all of us, and we all have very different tastes.… Continue reading nu-blu brings new bluegrass sound to obx

ernie foster: hatteras island historian

If there is a keeper of history and Hatteras lore, it’s got to be Ernie Foster. With family roots that span the history of Hatteras Village, a lifetime spent earning a living from the sea and a natural storyteller’s ability to weave words together, Ernie is an amazing resource tying the past of the community… Continue reading ernie foster: hatteras island historian

after arthur on the obx: what you need to know

Now that Hurricane Arthur is but a memory, the day to day business of getting the Outer Banks up and running is upon us. We’ve gathered some information from various sources to help visitors and residents know what is open and where restrictions still apply. There does not appear to be any restriction on travel… Continue reading after arthur on the obx: what you need to know

arthur has left the obx!

Courtesy of NOAA

Hurricane Arthur has come and gone and here on the Outer Banks there is a huge sigh of relief. Although a category 2 storm, initial reports of damage are minimal, although there are some impacts, including the blow to local business’ bottom lines, especially on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, where access is not allowed or… Continue reading arthur has left the obx!

hurricane arthur news, closures & reschedules on the obx

Forecasted track as of 11am 7/3/14. National Weather Service- Newport/Morehead City graphic

The forecast track of Hurricane Arthur took a jog to the west and everything changed for the OBX. Effective at 5 am this morning, Hatteras Island was under a mandatory evacuation order. The evacuation order does not effect any part of the Outer Banks north of Oregon Inlet. The evacuation of Hatteras seems a reasonable precaution. Every… Continue reading hurricane arthur news, closures & reschedules on the obx

hurricane arthur a surprising july 4th guest on the obx?

A hurricane off the Outer Banks on the 4th of July? That’s a new experience for all of us. Of course we don’t know exactly where Tropical Storm Arthur is going to go, but the storm track everyone is looking at right now has it at hurricane strength and brushing Cape Hatteras Friday morning as it turns… Continue reading hurricane arthur a surprising july 4th guest on the obx?

nps restricts beach access in avon

Although the least tern is not on anyone’s threatened or endangered species list, pre-nesting activity by the bird has caused the National Park Service to close over 600′ of beach in front of oceanfront houses in northern Avon on Hatteras Island. Irene Nolan, writing for the Island Free Press, has done an excellent job of describing… Continue reading nps restricts beach access in avon

bruce hornsby wows the outer banks!

The goal of the Brew Thru Live Summer Concert Series is to bring top flight talent to the Outer Banks for visitors and residents to enjoy. Kicking off the series for the 2014 season, Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers delivered a great concert and a great time at Roanoke Island Festival Park. This article by Kip Tabb… Continue reading bruce hornsby wows the outer banks!

more multi-use paths on the way for kill devil hills

Kill Devil Hills multi-use path along Bay Drive. Photo, Kill Devil Hills

The multi-use paths that connect so much of the Outer Banks will get a boost from the town of Kill Devil Hills. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Rob Morris reports on plans to create a more extensive network of paths for joggers, walkers and bicyclists. “A new fund to continue to expand and improve… Continue reading more multi-use paths on the way for kill devil hills

the outer banks history center turns 25!

Founded 25 years ago when author David Stick donated his archival collection to the state, the Outer Banks History Center located at Roanoke Island Festival Park, became an amazing resource for researchers or any one who is looking for information about the history of coastal North Carolina. Adventures in North Carolina Culture, the official blog of… Continue reading the outer banks history center turns 25!