crippled colt saved by corolla wild horse fund

The Corolla Wild Horse Fund has done an amazing job of managing the last free roaming herd of Spanish Mustangs on the eastern seaboard. The story of Vivo, reported in the Brindley Beach Blog, is typical of the efforts the organization uses to preserve the herd. “When Vivo was born, folks from the Corolla Wild Horse… Continue reading crippled colt saved by corolla wild horse fund

CAT competition huge success, mahoney crowned champion

The 2014 SailNC A-Class North American Championship came to the OBX and competitors were treated to great conditions, a fantastic course in the Croatan Sound at the Dare County Airport and lots of Outer Banks hospitality. The A-Class are 18′ catamarans and when the winds picked up to 8-12 knots on the last day of competition,  the… Continue reading CAT competition huge success, mahoney crowned champion

coastal voices bring obx history to life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRkb2lCvzLo The history of the Outer Banks is filled with thrilling stories of life on the edge. Coastal Voices broadcasts, slated to begin Tuesday, June 17, will bring those stories to life through the people who lived those times. Coastal Voices is a multi-media, oral history project about life on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Hatteras,… Continue reading coastal voices bring obx history to life

local realtor to star in beachfront bargain hunt

The folks from “Beachfront Bargain Hunt” were on the Outer Banks last month as the Mudryk family searched  for an affordable vacation home. The good folks at Village Realty sent us this great article about the work senior associate broker Randy Nance did to help the family live their dream. Stay tuned for the broadcast date on HGTV!… Continue reading local realtor to star in beachfront bargain hunt

solar energy comes to coastal nc

Solar panels similar to the ones that will be installed at the Currituck solar energy farm. Photo, Ecoplexus.

It looks like alternative energy is about to get a huge boost in northeastern North Carolina. Ecoplexus, a developer of commercial scale solar energy projects has been given the green light to develop 225 acres in Shawboro as a solar energy farm. This article from the Outer Banks Voice gives the details. “Construction of the first… Continue reading solar energy comes to coastal nc

stop education cuts from eliminating ocracoke teachers!

Ocracoke school--K-12 serving the Island's community for generations.

The North Carolina State Legislature has taken a hard line on funding for public schools. Especially in smaller school districts–and Ocracoke is the smallest in the state–the effects are dramatic. Writing for the Ocracoke Current, Sundae Horn sends up a call to rally around the school before it’s too late. “Ocracoke students won’t have art… Continue reading stop education cuts from eliminating ocracoke teachers!

international sailing competition comes to the obx!

This is really exciting! Next week, beginning on Monday, the International Sailing Federation’s A-Class catamaran championships will be held in Outer Banks waters. The A-class catamaran is a small high performing catamaran and it should be pretty thrilling watching them compete. Rob Morris’ article for the Outer Banks Voice lets us in on the fun. “The International Sailing Federation’s… Continue reading international sailing competition comes to the obx!

music, storytelling and art this weekend @ ocrafolk festival!

The 15th Annual Ocrafolk Festival is happening this weekend! Ocrafolk is a celebration of all things Ocracoke, and includes loads of great music on different stages, kid’s activities, storytelling, arts and crafts. Ocracoke’s online newspaper, the Ocracoke Current, has the story. “The weekend is presented by Ocracoke Alive, and celebrates music, storytelling, and artisans from the… Continue reading music, storytelling and art this weekend @ ocrafolk festival!

beach nourishment possible for rodanthe s curves

One of the most dynamic stretches of shoreline on the East Coast is the north end of Rodanthe at Mirlo Beach and going north about two miles: the S Curves as it is known locally. The same forces that create world-class waves for surfers also have washed out NC 12 during Hurricanes Isabel, Irene and… Continue reading beach nourishment possible for rodanthe s curves

rock the cape (predictably) ROCKED the cape!

Rock the Cape, a fundraiser for the Dare County Arts Council is only two-years-old, but it’s well on its way to becoming the kickoff for the Outer Banks summer season. Writing for the North Beach Sun, Kip Tabb gives a feel for a day of great music and a good time. “The Second Annual Rock the… Continue reading rock the cape (predictably) ROCKED the cape!