112 years after two bike mechanics from Dayton, Ohio took off from a sand dune in what was then Kitty Hawk and proved that we could indeed fly, we’re still celebrating that remarkable feat and we are still captivated by Wilbur and Orville Wright. Mental Floss marks the anniversary of their flight with this whimsical list of things… Continue reading wright bros: still crazy after 112 years
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surfline rocks new web cams for the obx
For all of us that live on the OBX, knowing what the ocean is doing is part of our everyday: we all keep an eye on the weather, and lately live webcams have made keeping an eye on the ocean as easy as going online. Surfline has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the… Continue reading surfline rocks new web cams for the obx
‘lego’ bridge reconstruction begins
Known fondly as the “Lego bridge” due to it’s piecemeal appearance, the New Inlet bridge is getting a much needed makeover. Moving quickly following their historic agreement with the SELC, NCDOT has already begun work to replace the metal plate span at New Inlet on Hatteras Island. As reported in the Outer Banks Voice, the new bridge will be… Continue reading ‘lego’ bridge reconstruction begins
nicholas sparks + corolla wild horses = love
Corolla’s wild horses have captured many hearts, and it seems that celebrities are not exempt! Nicholas Sparks (yes, that Nicholas Sparks!), no stranger to the OBX, visited Corolla and was so enamored with the wild mustangs that he wrote this piece on his personal blog. Of course, the author of too many bestsellers to list (including Nights in… Continue reading nicholas sparks + corolla wild horses = love
2nd time’s the charm for beach road?
Hoping that a foundation of massive sandbags under the road will keep the Beach Road open, NCDOT has just completed the second round of repairs on the road this year. Sam Walker gives the background writing for the Outer Banks Voice. “Repairs have been completed to N.C. 12 near milepost 4 in Kitty Hawk,… Continue reading 2nd time’s the charm for beach road?
americana beer fest = a blast!
The first of what we hope is many Americana Beer Fests has come and gone. Last Saturday night’s event proved conclusively that if you pour some wonderful beer, serve really tasty food and play great music, everyone will have a fantastic time! Held at The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove, the happening featured beer from veteran-owned breweries… Continue reading americana beer fest = a blast!
mid-currituck bridge inches closer to reality
The Mid-Currituck Bridge may happen in our lifetimes. Thirty-eight years after it first appeared in a Currituck County planning proposal and after fits and starts on the federal and state level, NCDOT is taking concrete steps to move the project forward. Sam Walker writing for the Outer Banks Voice gives the background. “The state Board of Transportation… Continue reading mid-currituck bridge inches closer to reality
americana beer fest is saturday!
Celebrate brews for the brave at the Outer Banks’ first beer festival that supports local OBX veterans. From the good folks that brought us the OBX Beer Fest this spring, this fest is offering up seriously great music, food and all the craft beer you care to sample. What’s not to love? This Saturday, honor those who served… Continue reading americana beer fest is saturday!
ocracoke haunted tales + history
This story seems timely, in the wake of a spooky halloween season. Ocracoke is one of the oldest towns in North Carolina, and the long history of the village is filled with the stories of islanders who have passed on. Lee Zacharias, writing for Our State Magazine, takes us inside delightful tales of haunts and the odd… Continue reading ocracoke haunted tales + history
psychopath summons the terror within!
The reviews for this year’s PsychoPath are in, and they are ghoulishly GOOD! But this weekend is your LAST chance to get in the the scary fun over at The Lost Colony, so you’d better get over there (if you DARE)! “Bigger and better than last year. Great gore scenes, animatronics, and atmospheric effects, totally worth… Continue reading psychopath summons the terror within!