The story of the Candy Bomber is a wonderful tale of a simple act of human kindness having a lasting impact. Perfect for the holiday season, this story by Kip Tabb over on the North Beach Sun shares the history of an amazing man who wasn’t afraid to do the right thing. “The Candy Bomber came back again… Continue reading the candy bomber brings more than candy
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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
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
double the music = double the obx fun
Gorgeous fall weather and two great music festivals over Columbus Day weekend means the Outer Banks has become the place to be for music lovers and spectacular settings. Mustang Music Festival rocked it out in it’s new location at the beautiful historic Whalehead Club, and the Duck Jazz Fest took advantage of a perfect cool breeze… Continue reading double the music = double the obx fun
perfect obx week for kite flier’s convention
Last week was pretty amazing for kite fliers from all over the world and just about every state. Great weather and steady winds made this a perfect time for them to be on the Outer Banks, as Kip Tabb’s article in the North Beach Sun tells it. “It would be hard to imagine a better… Continue reading perfect obx week for kite flier’s convention
great music, great time at outer banks bluegrass festival
The Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo has become a fall tradition in just three years. Kip Tabb, writing for the North Beach Sun, lets us in on the fun! “After three years and innumerable performances, the Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival is still fresh and wonderful. It would be hard to imagine anyone… Continue reading great music, great time at outer banks bluegrass festival
obx author suzanne tate to tell history of duck
At one time Duck was a sleepy fishing village. When local author Suzanne Tate came to the village in the 60s with her husband Everett, the town was about to become part of the modern Outer Banks tourist boom. Reporting for the North Beach Sun, Kip Tabb interviews Suzanne about how the town changed and the book… Continue reading obx author suzanne tate to tell history of duck
surfing for autism = the best of the obx
It was a great Saturday on the beach for the 5th Annual Surfing for Autism. Writing for the North Beach Sun, Kip Tabb looks at this event and beyond, examining what this kind of support says about the community in which we live. The mission of Surfing for Autism is to offer individuals and families impacted by… Continue reading surfing for autism = the best of the obx
nc hwy funding changes could halt obx projects
Responding to a growing revenue crisis in how highway projects are funded, the North Carolina State Legislature passed a law that changes the manner in which the state decides which projects will move forward. The new system creates winners and losers, and as Kip Tabb’s article on the Outer Banks Voice makes clear, the Outer Banks and… Continue reading nc hwy funding changes could halt obx projects
obx brew thru summer series put on a great show
The last Brew Thru Summer Concert Series show of the season was Thursday night and it was a great evening of music. Kip Tabb, writing for the North Beach Sun, gives the details on what it was like to be there. “The Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors and Scars on 45 . . . perfect weather, a beautiful setting . .… Continue reading obx brew thru summer series put on a great show