A federal Court of Appeals agrees with much of US District Judge Louse Flanagan’s rejection of the Southern Environmental Law Center’s suit to halt construction of a replacement for the Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet. However, a key finding in Flanagan’s findings is being questioned by the Appeals Court and the judge has been asked to reexamine her findings.… Continue reading bonner bridge passes appeals test but confusion remains
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hurricane bertha: a well-behaved lady
If there is such a thing as a well-behaved tropical system, little Miss Hurricane Bertha would certainly head to the front of the class. The forecast tracks have narrowed the focus of the trajectory well offshore, neatly dividing the 650 miles between the Outer Banks and Bermuda with no landfall projected. A hurricane passing a few… Continue reading hurricane bertha: a well-behaved lady
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
new nc budget to create funds for obx park
After months of wrangling and indecision the North Carolina budget for the coming year is finally ready for a vote. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Sam Walker outlines areas in which the budget will impact the Outer Banks. “Lawmakers revealed late Wednesday their latest proposal to update the state budget for the fiscal year… Continue reading new nc budget to create funds for obx park
jars of clay @waterside theatre august 3rd
The Lost Colony’s Live at the Waterside Concert Series has been a huge success this year, bringing some great names in entertainment to the Outer Banks. Jars of Clay will be performing this Sunday, a great reminder of how good the performances have been. “The Lost Colony is excited to bring Jars Of Clay, a Christian… Continue reading jars of clay @waterside theatre august 3rd
master etcher david hunter comes to seaside gallery in august
Seaside Art Gallery in Nags Head has been one of the leading art galleries on the Outer Banks for over 50 years. That tradition continues as they bring David Hunter, one of the finest etching artists in the world, to their gallery in August. Seaside Gallery shared the details. Witness the Fascinating Age-Old Process of Creating… Continue reading master etcher david hunter comes to seaside gallery in august
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
our state contest winner scores a week at the beach from village realty!
The folks at Village Realty shared this story about Elizabeth Lineberger, the winner of their Our State Magazine vacation giveaway contest. With a week at an oceanfront cottage in Nags Head on the line, the contest had more than 20,000 entries! Village Realty Announces Winner of Our State Contest Elizabeth Lineberger of Charlotte, NC is the grand prize winner of Our… Continue reading our state contest winner scores a week at the beach from village realty!
wine + beer + cheese = a trio of goodness!
Ask just about anyone living on the northern Outer Banks about Trio Wine, Beer and Cheese in Kitty Hawk, and they’ll tell you it’s one of their favorite places to have a glass of wine or schooner of beer. The selection is amazing, the staff friendly and the atmosphere is perfect for conversation or listening to live… Continue reading wine + beer + cheese = a trio of goodness!
meet outer banks waterman michael peele
The Outer Banks Seafood Festival is happening on October 18th this year, and has been growing in popularity since it first began three years ago. An amazing celebration of the local watermen who ply the waters of the Atlantic, the Festival features wonderfully prepared seafood from local chefs and lots of live music, and it is great way… Continue reading meet outer banks waterman michael peele