Presenting to a packed room, eastern North Carolina elected officials and representatives for NCDOT grappled with how to improve summertime traffic as it enters the Outer Banks. This article from Russ Lay of the Outer Banks Voice outlines how elusive the answers are proving to be. “Alternate routes, earlier separation of Duck- and Corolla-bound… Continue reading short-term solutions elusive for obx traffic woes
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an all-american christmas parade on hatteras
Who doesn’t love a parade? The folks down in Hatteras village certainly do, and they turned out for their annual Christmas parade this past Saturday! This short by Kip Tabb writing for the Island Free Press makes you feel like you were there. “If Norman Rockwell were alive and looking for an all-American Christmas parade to paint, he would… Continue reading an all-american christmas parade on hatteras
bonner bridge maintenance work to start early 2015
The Bonner Bridge is a key connection on the Outer Banks, so we’re always happy to bring you news updates from the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) confirming that maintenance work will begin in the new year, but will not close the bridge to traffic. “The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded contracts for two maintenance projects on the… Continue reading bonner bridge maintenance work to start early 2015
storm cleanup begins on the obx
Another coastal storm has passed, and now the cleanup begins. The Nor’easter that finally lifted out of the Outer Banks has left it’s mark; ocean overwash, debris filled roads, and sand covering the streets that border the sea. Back hoes and road graders are traveling along the north end of the Beach Road in Kitty… Continue reading storm cleanup begins on the obx
obx faces new round of ocean overwash
Under the heading of “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry” exhibit A has to be the latest ocean overwash at the S curves just north of Rodanthe. In September of this year NCDOT working with the US Army Corps of Engineers completed nourishing a two mile stretch of beach to… Continue reading obx faces new round of ocean overwash
showdown looming in southern shores?
There’s a showdown brewing on the Outer Banks in Southern Shores and in this showdown, some traditional allies may find themselves on opposite sides of the fence. The Draft NCDOT Comprehensive Transportation Plan for Dare County was published on October 31 of this year. A review of transportation needs for the entire county, the plan… Continue reading showdown looming in southern shores?
music to our ears
Looking for some holiday music to get you in the mood for Christmas? Look no further! Trio La Mer, a local string and piano ensemble, perform a benefit concert on Sunday, December 14, at 2pm, at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. Trio La Mer will be featuring holiday favorites and joined by student musicians from the Dare… Continue reading music to our ears
nags head named top 10 american hotspot!
We love the Outer Banks and it seems that the rest of the world is catching on! The Huffington Post has named Nags Head in a top 10 list of under-the-radar American hot spots, compiled by TripAdvisor. “Up-and-coming is a phrase we use A LOT around here. And there’s good reason for it. Yes, many places are “expected”… Continue reading nags head named top 10 american hotspot!
could gus be the key to the wild horses’ survival?
The wild horses of Corolla are always a hot topic on the OBX, and this latest development on their conservation warms our hearts! NewsChannel 3 in Hampton Roads reports that a lucky stallion named Gus may hold the key to keeping the herd from extinction. “The genetically-diverse wild stallion from Cedar Island, some 250 miles away, was released into the Corolla… Continue reading could gus be the key to the wild horses’ survival?
new evidence sheds light on lost colony mystery
The Lost Colony is one of our most popular local legends, and this article in Britain’s Daily Mail confirms it still holds global interest. They report that new evidence may provide an important clue concerning the fate of the disappeared colonists. “New radar images have shown that British colonists may have settled in a remote part of what is now… Continue reading new evidence sheds light on lost colony mystery