With so many of the barrier islands of the Outer Banks linked by ferries, tolls are a hot button topic for many coastal North Carolina residents and visitors. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Rob Morris covers the most recent legislative attempt to prohibit tolls on the ferries. “Ferry tolls would be eliminated and the state… Continue reading nc legislature pushes to keep ferries free
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hatteras beach maintains top ten ranking
With its soft sand and wide area between the dunes and the sea, the Cape Hatteras has again been ranked as one of the nation’s finest beaches. Sam Walker’s article in the Outer Banks Voice gives some background on the selection process and why Cape Hatteras has maintained its high ranking. “Cape Hatteras has once… Continue reading hatteras beach maintains top ten ranking
hgtv films “beachfront bargain hunt” on the outer banks
It’s always great when good news from the Outer Banks makes it to the national spotlight. This press release from the folks at Village Realty tells the story of HGTV‘s trip to Hatteras Island to film an episode of Beachfront Bargain Hunt. Village Realty Broker Karen DelVacchio helps a young family find an affordable beach home… Continue reading hgtv films “beachfront bargain hunt” on the outer banks
dinosaurs roam roanoke island!
Dinosaurs are once again roaming the Outer Banks. The animatronic dinosaur exhibit, “Tyrannosaurus Trek”, opened this weekend at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. This blog post from Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates gives a quick overview of what it’s like. “Too cool for words. That’s the thought that comes to mind looking at the new… Continue reading dinosaurs roam roanoke island!
who the heck is dr. beach?
It’s Memorial Day weekend and the burning question every shore line community asks is, “How will Dr. Beach rate our beach?” (This year, Cape Hatteras rated six in the top ten!) As Matt Walker of Milepost Magazine discovers in this full length interview, Dr. Beach is not the sum total of mystic algorithms, rather he is a… Continue reading who the heck is dr. beach?
for those about to Rock the Cape!
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 30 and make your way to the Koru Village Beach Klub in Avon for the second annual Rock the Cape Music Festival. Sponsored by the Dare County Arts Council, the headliners for the day are Southern Culture on the Skids, back for a return engagement. “Hey Outer Banks we can’t wait… Continue reading for those about to Rock the Cape!
westbound wright memorial bridge re-opens (for now)
The good news is the westbound–outbound–span of the Wright Memorial Bridge has re-opened after an eight month resurfacing project. However, as Kip Tabb reports for the North Beach Sun, the project has not been completed, although the bridge is ready for use. “Scheduled for a May 15 reopening, the westbound span of the Wright Memorial Bridge opened for… Continue reading westbound wright memorial bridge re-opens (for now)
12 things obx locals will understand
Brand new website The Outer Banks Insider has a fun way of viewing life here on our sandbar. This post from editor Lori Aitkenhead made us laugh out loud, and we weren’t alone- the post went viral on Facebook its first day. We can’t wait to see more from these folks! “The quirks of 24/7 life on a sandbar.… Continue reading 12 things obx locals will understand
boom! july 4th fireworks return to kdh
A long-time tradition is retuning to the Outer Banks with fireworks at Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills this July 4th. Michelle Wagner of the Outer Banks Voice gives the full scoop on what’s happening. “The boom and illumination of fireworks on the northern beaches won’t just be coming from Nags Head and Manteo this… Continue reading boom! july 4th fireworks return to kdh
governor mccrory visits the outer banks
Thursday’s visit to the Outer Banks by Governor Pat McCrory highlighted the impact tourism–especially Dare County tourism–is having on state revenues. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Sam Walker covers the full range of issues that were addressed in the Governor’s visit, including moving forward with a replacement span for the Bonner Bridge and the… Continue reading governor mccrory visits the outer banks