the pioneer theater in manteo – still rockin’ it old school

We love this awesome tribute by Phyllis Cole over on the North Beach Sun! Manteo’s Pioneer Theater is an oldie, but a goodie. “It’s the popcorn. The aroma is the first thing that hits you when you approach the ticket office. Okay, maybe it’s the second thing you notice after the unique Tudor exterior so reminiscent… Continue reading the pioneer theater in manteo – still rockin’ it old school

hatteras island wildlife rehabilitation is for the birds…

and the turtles, and the squirrels and lots of other critters. Hatteras Island Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc is a 501(c)3 all-volunteer organization dedicated to the treatment and care of the island’s ill and injured wildlife. Its goal is to restore animals to good health, then release them back into the wild. Lou Browning operates HIWR and specializes… Continue reading hatteras island wildlife rehabilitation is for the birds…

celebrating the 110th anniversary of flight today!

First Flight

The 110th Anniversary of the First Flight is happening today at the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills. The celebration will include a flurry of activities and tributes throughout the day, as detailed by Sam Walker in this great article over on the Outer Banks Voice. “Activities to mark the Wright brothers’ historic first… Continue reading celebrating the 110th anniversary of flight today!

like a boss! stumpy point emergency ferry dock is humming

Check out this great video of the team at the Stumpy Point Emergency Ferry docks, hard at work getting folks to and from Hatteras Island while the Bonner Bridge is out of commission. [box type=”bio”] Contributed by local filmmaker Douglas Kenyon. You can check out more of his videos HERE.[/box]

help molasses creek be “something worth having”!

If you love Molasses Creek and their music, here’s your chance to help the rest of the world enjoy it! They’ve just kicked off their Indigogo crowdsourcing funding campaign, and hope to raise $10,000 by the end of this year. You can join the campaign for as little as $5 bucks, and every donation receives… Continue reading help molasses creek be “something worth having”!

north beach sun winter events calendar

Elizabeth R at Manteo Christmas Tree lighting.

Outer Banks locals know that the weather off-season may be chilly, but there is no shortage of heartwarming events and fundraisers to keep us all busy. The North Beach Sun puts together a great calendar that will help you keep up with all of the off-season fun. [box type=”bio”] Check out the growing list of events in their… Continue reading north beach sun winter events calendar

visit the outer banks!

This gem of a video was created by our Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. It’s a delightful sampling of many things we love about the Outer Banks. From sea to sound, we enjoy wondrous variety! The official video was shot in 16mm film, showcasing our wonderful beaches, vast barrier island landscapes and historic sites such as Cape… Continue reading visit the outer banks!