ECU Associate Professor of Anthropology, Dr. Christine Avenarius’s study of Dare County attitudes toward environmental issues and beach nourishment reveal surprisingly nuanced views. Matt Walker had a chance to interview her at length about her findings and published what she had to say in the Spring issue, 3.1 of the Outer Banks Milepost, on the streets… Continue reading surprising findings in obxer’s views on environment
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outer banks honor for first men to map the area
Before the first roads criss-crossed the Outer Banks, before the first navigation chart of the Graveyard of the Atlantic could be created, the area had to be mapped. Writing for the Island Free Press, Catherine Kozak tells the story of the first survey team and how that remarkable legacy is being remembered. “At the gateway… Continue reading outer banks honor for first men to map the area
first flight foundation brings wright glider to raleigh
The Wright brothers are world renowned for taking to the air and proving powered flight was possible and practical. But their December 17, 1903 flight would never have happened without the gliders they constructed to prove their theories. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Michelle Wagner penned this great piece about replacing the Wright Brother’s glider at… Continue reading first flight foundation brings wright glider to raleigh
capt. ernie foster: icon of sport fishing
The charter boat fleet is a big part of the Outer Banks experience and if there is a first family of the fleet, Captain Ernie Foster would be its elder statesman. In his article for Our State Magazine about Captain Foster, Michael Graff explores the history of charter fishing in North Carolina, examines its future and asks… Continue reading capt. ernie foster: icon of sport fishing
miniature art show at seaside gallery in may
Seaside Art Gallery on the beach road in Nags Head has a well deserved reputation for featuring unique and fine art. In May the gallery will be one of 21 recognized International Miniature Art Shows in the nation featuring some of the finest miniature art artists. This press release from PRURGENT gives the details. “The “Minis”… Continue reading miniature art show at seaside gallery in may
the fresh market opens in nags head!
The Fresh Market offers a different kind of shopping experience for Outer Banks visitors and residents. Focused on gourmet foods and the shopping experience, it’s a welcome addition to the local food provision scene. The North Beach Sun‘s Kip Tabb was there for the grand opening. “If you are The Fresh Market and your… Continue reading the fresh market opens in nags head!
comedian heywood banks performs for lost colony
It will be a wild weekend when Heywood Banks brings his unique and off-beat brand of stand-up comedy to the Lost Colony‘s annual fundraiser on April 25th, and his public performance on the 26th . This press release from the Lost Colony gives a hint about what Banks is all about, but to truly appreciate… Continue reading comedian heywood banks performs for lost colony
simple steps help preserve outer banks beaches
Sometimes the solutions to our more difficult problems come as a gift. In this article from Lindsey Dianna of the North Beach Sun, the gift is some Christmas trees, some plugs of beach grass and a simple way to preserve the dune line that protects the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk. “Donny King, owner of Ocean… Continue reading simple steps help preserve outer banks beaches
new flood zone maps good news for the OBX
For decades the Outer Banks was viewed as ground zero for catastrophic flood risk, but new mapping technology and research tell a very different story. This article from WUNC’s Eric Mennel does a great job of explaining what is happening and why. “There is a significant number of properties coming out of the flood zone… Continue reading new flood zone maps good news for the OBX
the (almost) forgotten history of the outer banks
From the earliest European explorations to modern times, the Outer Banks have been in the middle of the history of this country. This post from Ryan Thibodeau at Carolina Designs takes a look at some of the almost forgotten nuggets of local history from the Civil War to the end of segregated education. “It may… Continue reading the (almost) forgotten history of the outer banks