Records set for sales and other indicators Multiple indicators show the Outer Banks real estate market is as strong if not stronger than it has ever been. We had been hearing that was the case and then we came across this article by Kip Tabb writing for the Outer Banks Voice. “The Outer Banks real… Continue reading outer banks real estate market on fire
new owners for john’s drive-in
Outer Banks Classic Gets New Owners but Tradition Continues. We came across this article by Katie MacBride in the First Flight High School Nighthawk News about John’s Drive-in. We don’t usually link to high school papers. This article, however, is well-written and captures the hopes of the new owners and the feeling of tradition of… Continue reading new owners for john’s drive-in
corolla wild horse fund saves riptide
Cut on Colt’s hoof becomes infected; quick action by staff saves the day. The cut wasn’t that deep or severe, but as time went on, it became clear that Riptide’s small cut was becoming severely infected. He seems to be on the mend and Meg Puckett, herd manager for the Corolla Wild Horse Fund has… Continue reading corolla wild horse fund saves riptide
high surf, high winds close obx roads
Ocean Overwash at S Curves, Buxton and Ocracoke Island close NC 12 Although no tropical storm has made landfall on the Outer Banks this year, the succession of severe storms offshore are having an impact. NCDOT is working hard to keep the roads clear, but high winds and high surf are are forcing road closures… Continue reading high surf, high winds close obx roads
fall seems like summer on outer banks
Property Management companies are reporting 100% occupancy through October For those of us lucky enough to live on the Outer Bank…wow! It’s not our imagination. The usual fall slowdown in visitors doesn’t seem to have occurred this year. Kip Tabb, writing for the Outer Banks Voice, has the story. “The summer season is merging into… Continue reading fall seems like summer on outer banks
dorian and the road to recovery
Where we are today and what it was like after Hurricane Dorian left Today, September 6, marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Dorian’s Hatteras Island landfall. Perhaps the first aid agency to realize how profound the destruction would be was the Outer Banks Community Foundation. Moving quickly they set up a relief fund. The… Continue reading dorian and the road to recovery
first steps taken to bring kitty hawk winks back to life
Pandemic Complicates Plans but Owner of Art’s Place Is Hopeful When Winks on the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk closed two years ago, nobody knew what would happen next. The store, built in 1953, had been a part of beach life for over 65, and there was concern that a part of Outer Banks life… Continue reading first steps taken to bring kitty hawk winks back to life
rum=the outer banks drink
Local Brewery Breathes New Life into a Caribbean Classic. The guys at Outer Banks Distilling are turning out some great rums, and doing it all with a great, positive attitude. Check out this story from Russ Lay as he goes behind the scenes for OBX Live. “It was the drink of pirates and the greatest… Continue reading rum=the outer banks drink
netflix outer banks and a reality check
An Entertaining Show with good acting can’t hide obvious differences between plot and reality As Netflix gears up for season two of their hit series Outer Banks, it’s impossible to miss reality and plot often seem to go in different directions. This analysis, by Kip Tabb writing for Carolina Designs Realty of where film fantasy… Continue reading netflix outer banks and a reality check
saving the look of nags head
Town Offers Hope to Older Motels At one time mom and pop motels lined the beaches of the Outer Banks. For a number of reasons these treasures of a time gone by are disappearing. The town of Nags Head, realizing them may lose something precious is taking steps to keep them. Michelle Wagner, writing for… Continue reading saving the look of nags head