Did you know the Outer Banks played a critical role in the Civil War? We found this great blog about it over on the Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates website. Turns out, among other things, the Outer Banks was the site of the first significant Union victories of the conflict. To stop the Union advance… Continue reading confederate ironclad comes to life in kinston
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sea level rise on coastal north carolina
Some great information about where the state of North Carolina stands on sea level rise in this article from the Raleigh News and Observer. In 2012 the NC State Legislature rejected the findings of its own blue-ribbon panel of experts when they predicted a 39″ sea level rise by 2100. The law prohibited the use… Continue reading sea level rise on coastal north carolina
outer banks economy headed in right direction
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce annual breakfast brought a panel of experts to the meeting. Although the overall message is complex, the signs point to continued improvement, according to an article in the North Beach Sun. “Dependent on bridges as the lifelines of the Outer Banks economy, the message North Carolina Secretary of Transportation… Continue reading outer banks economy headed in right direction
haunted history tour at the lost colony in april
Take a walk on the wild side, and learn a thing a thing or two about Roanoke Island, when The Lost Colony presents a Haunted History Tour on April 22nd and 23rd. “Learn first-hand why Sir Walter Raleigh sent his colonists here, what they hoped to accomplish and the history changing outcomes of their journey.… Continue reading haunted history tour at the lost colony in april
resort realty makes dreams come true tomorrow on rachel ray show!
Local real estate and vacation rental company Resort Realty is helping Rachel Ray make a dream come true for a cancer patient and his family! Resort Realty has partnered with the show to gift a Nags Head dream vacation, complete with a beach house with ocean views, private pool, hot tub, game room and more. Other local Outer Banks… Continue reading resort realty makes dreams come true tomorrow on rachel ray show!
fit to be wild + swordfish sportsfishing = obx fun!
The gents over at Swordfish Sportsfishing are serving up some serious fun with the Fit to be Wild girls Amy France and Cara Christensen, with a generous portion of national exposure for the OBX on the side. Here’s a great video highlighting some of what you’ll see when this episode of Fit to be Wild… Continue reading fit to be wild + swordfish sportsfishing = obx fun!
snowcracoke!
It’s been a crazy winter on the OBX, to say the least. The last winter storm dumped a bunch of ice on Ocracoke, which was beautiful, but not nearly as much fun as SNOW. This storm provided plenty of the fun fluffy stuff, and the island’s online newspaper the Ocracoke Current has put together this… Continue reading snowcracoke!
usa today invites readers to experience the obx
A sweet little piece in USA Today by Lynn Seldon expounds on the scenic beauty of the Outer Banks and encourages folks to experience the OBX for themselves. Bravo, USA Today! “The entire 130-mile-long island chain enjoys a devoutly loyal following, partially due to the uncompromising authenticity that permeates the destination and the variety… Continue reading usa today invites readers to experience the obx
molasses creek makes music in the lobby!
Enjoy this video of Ocracoke’s own Molasses Creek, playing in the lobby at the Our State offices. The magazine, Our State: Down Home in North Carolina, celebrates the people and places that make this state great. From the mountains to the coast, they feature North Carolina travel, history, folklore and beautiful scenic photography. Molasses Creek is Gary… Continue reading molasses creek makes music in the lobby!
hoi toide on the soundside: outer banks english
If you’ve ever spent any time down on Hatteras or Ocracoke Islands you’ve probably heard the brogue spoken the natives islanders. Not southern at all, I think it’s like Irish with a bit of Limey thrown in. Whatever it is, it’s pretty fascinating, and so is this video created by the North Carolina Language and Life… Continue reading hoi toide on the soundside: outer banks english