Today marks the 15th anniversary of the relighting of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse after its historic 1999 move to save it from the sea. This article on the National Park Service website gives an excellent accounting of how it was accomplished and what was involved. “In 1999, the Cape Hatteras Light Station, which consists of… Continue reading 15th anniversary for hatteras lighthouse move
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property rights win in obx beach battle
Right or wrong? A court battle pitting the right of property owners to maintain their property against Nags Head and state government’s desire to provide for the safe use of public beaches has been resolved in favor of the property owners. But their neighbors aren’t too happy. Jeff Hampton writing for the Virginian Pilot tells the story.… Continue reading property rights win in obx beach battle
obx marathon weekend = great time, great races
The Outer Banks Marathon has become one of the highlights of the shoulder season bringing a few thousand runners with their families to run one of the prettiest courses around. Check out this article from Kip Tabb writing for the North Beach Sun to get the details. “The weather for the 9th Annual Towne Bank Outer… Continue reading obx marathon weekend = great time, great races
obx marathon weekend is here
The Outer Banks Marathon weekend is upon us. The weekend has become so much more than a marathon that keeping track of all of the great events is tough. Thankfully, Russ Lay of the Outer Banks Voice has gathered up great info, including maps and schedules together in one place for our viewing pleasure. “It’s hard… Continue reading obx marathon weekend is here
obx landmark sanderling resort sold
The Sanderling Resort has been sold, although it appears as though the proposed expansion of the property will proceed as planned, according to information released through PR Newsire. The resort will continue to be managed by Northview Hotel Group, which has overseen daily operations at the resort since May 2012. “Carey Watermark Investors Incorporated (CWI), a non-traded… Continue reading obx landmark sanderling resort sold
mustang music fest making national waves
A fresh new location on the amazing grounds of the Whalehead Club and state of the art sound and stage equipment has taken Mike Dianna’s Mustang Music Festival to a whole new level in the festival world. Check out this great detailed review of the event, and the bands in particular, by John Phillips writing for Leeways’s Home… Continue reading mustang music fest making national waves
nor’easter to blow through obx tonight
It looks like the Outer Banks is in for a good old fashioned nor’easter tonight as a low pressure system builds off the coast and then scoots northeast to New England . . . or as they say in the parlance of the National Weather Service, “6 PM this evening through 6 am Sunday . .… Continue reading nor’easter to blow through obx tonight
sky’s the limit for obx cancer survivors
We love everything about this story about cancer survivors and skydiving from Russ Lay of the Outer Banks Voice. It’s full of things we adore about the Outer Banks community, including strength, endurance, coming together to help others in need, and a sense of fun. “Tired of political mailers, advertising and news stories about the… Continue reading sky’s the limit for obx cancer survivors
lions obx vip tournament a community affair
The Lion’s VIP Fishing Tournament keeps getting bigger and better. As Kip Tabb reports in the North Beach Sun, this year’s event brought over 800 people from all over the United States and Canada to celebrate what it means to be part of the community of humankind. “The 32nd Lion’s VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) Fishing Tournament got… Continue reading lions obx vip tournament a community affair
the drum that didn’t get away
Trophy red drum have been showing up on the end of Outer Banks fishing lines in amazing numbers recently. This exciting play by play from Lee Tolliver in the Virginian Pilot tells the story of a day in the life of a fisherman and a giant drum. “Things were surprisingly quiet at the end of Jennette’s… Continue reading the drum that didn’t get away