We came across this blog about the summer of 2014 on the Joe Lamb, Jr website. It sums up what the Outer Banks summer was like and gives a quick preview of some upcoming events. One event that was overlooked, though, is Day at the Docks coming up September 20 in Hatteras Village. Wow! What… Continue reading wrapping up a great obx summer
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high speed ferry an ocracoke possibility?
During the summer the wait for the Hatteras/Ocracoke ferry can be up three hours. But what if there was a high speed passenger only ferry connection that could alleviate much of the day-tripper congestion at the terminal? Sundae Horn, over at the Ocracoke Current, explores these burning questions: is it feasible and would YOU ride it? “We could put 150 people on… Continue reading high speed ferry an ocracoke possibility?
obx seafood? where to find the freshest catch
Outer Banks visitors are always looking for the freshest seafood. We came across this blog posted by Ryan Thibodeau on Carolina Designs‘ website that has some great information about local fish markets and some of the catch they carry. The markets in this article are north of Oregon Inlet; we’ll have to look around and see if… Continue reading obx seafood? where to find the freshest catch
lou castro: ocracoke’s musical renaissance man
If it’s music Lou Castro probably plays it. Jazz, bluegrass, folk, rock and every combination imaginable, he plays it all and with a skill and style that is outstanding. Plus, he’s a really nice guy. Connie Leinbach, writing for the Island Free Press, does a great job of describing the joy and the genius of Lou Castro.… Continue reading lou castro: ocracoke’s musical renaissance man
musician kim france comes home to ocracoke
After meandering around a bit, Ocracoke’s Kim France has found her way back home for the summer. It’s been a journey filled with twists and turns, as the Ocracoke Current’s Lou Ann Homan found when she sat down to talk with the singer and musician. “I was looking forward to meeting Kim France. I knew where… Continue reading musician kim france comes home to ocracoke
after arthur on the obx: what you need to know
Now that Hurricane Arthur is but a memory, the day to day business of getting the Outer Banks up and running is upon us. We’ve gathered some information from various sources to help visitors and residents know what is open and where restrictions still apply. There does not appear to be any restriction on travel… Continue reading after arthur on the obx: what you need to know
arthur has left the obx!
Hurricane Arthur has come and gone and here on the Outer Banks there is a huge sigh of relief. Although a category 2 storm, initial reports of damage are minimal, although there are some impacts, including the blow to local business’ bottom lines, especially on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, where access is not allowed or… Continue reading arthur has left the obx!
hurricane arthur a surprising july 4th guest on the obx?
A hurricane off the Outer Banks on the 4th of July? That’s a new experience for all of us. Of course we don’t know exactly where Tropical Storm Arthur is going to go, but the storm track everyone is looking at right now has it at hurricane strength and brushing Cape Hatteras Friday morning as it turns… Continue reading hurricane arthur a surprising july 4th guest on the obx?
ocrafolk festival! great music + art = a great time
It was an incredible weekend at the Ocrafolk Festival on Ocracoke Island! Madeleine Bishop does a great job of capturing the fun in this article she wrote for the Ocracoke Current. “Ah. Maze. Ing.” “Can you put a freaking in there? Ah. Freaking. Maze. Ing,” Shana Tucker gushed after a successful performance at this year’s Ocrafolk Festival. Musicians and… Continue reading ocrafolk festival! great music + art = a great time
stop education cuts from eliminating ocracoke teachers!
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!