Will the mystery of the Carroll A. Deering ever be solved? Ninety-six years after it ran aground at Diamond Shoals, the mystery of the Carroll A. Deering lives on. Learn the full story of the mystery, the facts we know and the theories of the crews’ disappearance in Jeff Hampton’s article for The Virginian-Pilot, written on… Continue reading “ghostship” still a mystery after all these years
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petition threatens NC shrimp catch
ACT NOW TO PREVENT THE COLLAPSE OF THE NC SHRIMP INDUSTRY! The North Carolina shrimp harvest has been a consistent bright spot for state fishermen struggling to earn a living. A petition from NC Wildlife Federation would overrule an existing management plan that has been successful, and severely curtail when and how NC shrimpers could… Continue reading petition threatens NC shrimp catch
new s-curves = jug handle bridge in rodanthe
A contractor’s been signed to build the bridge around the S-Curves north of Rodanthe The so-called “jug handle” bridge project in Rodanthe is just one part of a plan to keep Hatteras Island connected. Signing a contractor to build the jug handle around the S-Curves north is a major step to completing the project, as… Continue reading new s-curves = jug handle bridge in rodanthe
the mystery of obx whale strandings
The number of whale strandings on the OBX has doubled over the last 20 years. Theories abound, but there is no certain explanation to the increase in whale strandings on Outer Banks beaches over the past 20 years. Jeff Hampton, writing for the Virginian Pilot takes a look at theories and guesses. “A Cuvier’s beaked… Continue reading the mystery of obx whale strandings
beach nourishment for southern shores?
Southern Shores may widen the beach at the south end. With the most stable beaches in northern Dare County, Southern Shores has been the lone hold out on beach nourishment in the county. That may be coming to an end, as the ocean encroaches on beach properties at the southern end of town and the… Continue reading beach nourishment for southern shores?
kelly’s lovers get reprieve!
Kelly’s Outer Banks Tavern to remain open into next season. After rumors spread that Kelly’s was being sold and might not be open this season, questions remain unanswered about the fate of one of the OBX’s most iconic hot spots. According to Russ Lay writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Mike Kelly has put the word out that… Continue reading kelly’s lovers get reprieve!
publix supermarket coming to obx
The rumors are true! The OBX is getting a Publix Florida-based supermarket chain Publix has confirmed rumors that it’s coming to the Outer Banks. In a statement issued last Wednesday, the company said they are planning on opening a new store in Kill Devil Hills by 2018. Rob Morris of the Outer Banks Voice fills… Continue reading publix supermarket coming to obx
obx mourns surf photog mickey mccarthy
The Outer Banks has lost one of the good ones. Mickey McCarthy was a happy constant in the local surfing world, his love of his craft apparent in the photos that he took and the smile that he always seemed to be wearing. Eastern Surfing Magazine, which has published thousands of his photos, pays a heartfelt… Continue reading obx mourns surf photog mickey mccarthy
poulos house lights the obx night sky
The holiday light show at the Poulos house in Kill Devil Hills is an OBX tradition ‘Tis the season when the The Poulos house fills the night sky with the beauty of Christmas lights. The family has been offering their gift to the Outer Banks for almost 40 years, as Kip Tabb writes for the North… Continue reading poulos house lights the obx night sky
winter lights are obx winter magic!
Winter Lights at the Elizabethan Gardens: one of the best OBX holiday traditions Let’s face it, the Outer Banks is not known for being a winter wonderland. But we do have some beautiful holiday traditions, and enjoying the Winter Lights show at the Elizabethan Gardens tops the list. Writing for the North Beach Sun, Kip Tabb… Continue reading winter lights are obx winter magic!