Manveena Singh is a remarkable addition to the Outer Banks population. In her past life she’s been a very successful sales manager of scents and perfumes in New York, and in her current life she has kept her NYC connection alive as an adjunct professor and Advisory Board member at the Fashion Institute of Technology while she lives… Continue reading manveena is taking her organic solutions to the big time
nc legislative battles impact the obx
With the NC Legislature’s House and Senate leaders deadlocked in a budget debate, the views on state legislation of the Outer Banks’ elected representatives have become critical. The interviews Russ Lay and Sam Walker of the Outer Banks Voice conducted with Representative Tine and Senator Cook have information about pending legislation everyone who loves the Outer… Continue reading nc legislative battles impact the obx
obx ban on plastic bags becomes model for U.S.
Five years ago Senator Pro Tem Marc Basnight of Manteo crafted legislation that created a plastic bag free zone on the Outer Banks. As Catherine Kozak discovered, writing for the North Carolina Coastal Federation Coastal Review Online, the law enjoys widespread local support with very few dissenting voices. “When it was passed by legislators… Continue reading obx ban on plastic bags becomes model for U.S.
lovin’ spoonful comes to the outer banks
A perfect summer evening, an outdoor concert and the Lovin’ Spoonful–it doesn’t get much better than that. And that’s what The Lost Colony is bringing to the Outer Banks this Sunday at their Waterside Theatre. The PNC Presents: Live At The Waterside Concert Series is bringing some of the top names in music and entertainment to… Continue reading lovin’ spoonful comes to the outer banks
the story behind the mustang music festival
Mike Dianna’s Mustang Music Festival has become the place to be on the Outer Banks. The fall festival is two days of amazing music and family entertainment over Columbus Day Weekend. The Spring Fling kicks off the winter blues in spectacular fashion with a day of music from local and national musicians. But there is… Continue reading the story behind the mustang music festival
insider advice on how to navigate obx summer traffic!
This sweet blog posted by Ryan Thibodeau of Carolina Designs gives some great advice to our out of town drivers on how to get around on our roads. Keyword: relax. “Now that the summer season is officially here and our roads, businesses and beach accesses are once again filled with out-of-state license plates, just about everyone… Continue reading insider advice on how to navigate obx summer traffic!
daredevils baseball–the obx team
Baseball and summertime seem like as good a combination as warm weather, sunshine and the beach. Here on the Outer Banks we have our own team, the Outer Banks Daredevils, and a trip to the ballpark is a perfect way to spend a summer evening. This blog from Joe Lamb, Jr & Associates gives the… Continue reading daredevils baseball–the obx team
resort realty: confident in hatteras island success
Resort Realty has been one of the most successful property management companies on the Outer Banks for a number of years with their operations concentrated on the northern Outer Banks . . . until recently. This article from Russ Lay of the Outer Banks Voice explores Resort Realty’s investment in the future of Hatteras Island.… Continue reading resort realty: confident in hatteras island success
nu-blu brings new bluegrass sound to obx
Nu-Blu is a bluegrass band that is poised to move to national notoriety. Kip Tabb, writing for the North Beach Sun gives a good sense of what the group is all about and how many years really go into overnight success. “Music speaks differently to all of us, and we all have very different tastes.… Continue reading nu-blu brings new bluegrass sound to obx
ernie foster: hatteras island historian
If there is a keeper of history and Hatteras lore, it’s got to be Ernie Foster. With family roots that span the history of Hatteras Village, a lifetime spent earning a living from the sea and a natural storyteller’s ability to weave words together, Ernie is an amazing resource tying the past of the community… Continue reading ernie foster: hatteras island historian