William Bryd Diaries of the Dividing Line Reveals the Truth About 18th Century Society. What really happened in 1728 when North Carolina and Virginia created the colonial boundary we still use is a story filled with insight into the world of the 18th Century. The staid, repressed society that is sometimes depicted didn’t exist in… Continue reading the true story of the virginia/nc line
Author: Kip Tabb
kelly’s st. patty’s day parade marches on!
Kelly’s 29th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade kicks off on Sunday, March 18th at 1 pm in Nags Head. This year’s theme is “Red, White and Blue…. with a splash of Green!” to celebrate American patriotism and Irish-American heritage. The Parade will also honor the memory of South Nags Head White Trash (SNHWT) Grand Poobah Ernie… Continue reading kelly’s st. patty’s day parade marches on!
hatteras lighthouse goes dark
Winter Storms Cause Beacon Blackout at Diamond Shoals. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has gone dark. Winter storms have damaged the lighting system of the iconic guardian of the Outer Banks. Joy Crist, writing for the Island Free Press explains what happened and what is involved in relighting the beacon. “The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has been… Continue reading hatteras lighthouse goes dark
beach parking fee in carova’s future?
Currituck County looks to parking fees to relieve Carova congestion. As the popularity of the 4WD area of Carova has exploded, congestion on the beach has become a significant problem. With paved roads not permitted in the area, the beach is the most heavily traveled part of the transportation network. Sam Walker, writing for the… Continue reading beach parking fee in carova’s future?
a great obx weekend getaway
So much to do in spring time on the Outer Banks! We love this weekend getaway plan from NC Tripping. From some of our favorite places to get a bite to eat or have a drink to a few of our favorite off the beach things to do, this is the best list of OBX… Continue reading a great obx weekend getaway
passenger ferry to ocracoke is making progress
Improved service, more options coming soon to Ocracoke/Hatteras Ferry! Soon there will be an additional way to get to Ocracoke– without your car. A new passenger ferry that will leave from Hatteras Island and dock in Silver Lake Harbor should be available by summer. Check out the latest information in the NCDOT press release. “In… Continue reading passenger ferry to ocracoke is making progress
dolphin graveyard keys dolphin survival
North Carolina Research May Hold Key to Improved Maritime Environment The tragic death of Moe the Dolphin because of human carelessness may help researchers find ways to reduce marine life deaths because of human negligence. Rashmi Shivni and Teresa Carey writing for PBS NewsHour tell the story. “Keith Rittmaster walked out of his trailer, arms filled with… Continue reading dolphin graveyard keys dolphin survival
hurricane creates oregon + hatteras inlets
Witness to history | September 1846 storm creates new inlets. A violent coastal storm, heroic efforts to save a ship after the captain is swept overboard…just one of the stories of fear and wonder when Hatteras and Oregon Inlets were born. Check out the story from Kip Tabb in the Coastal Review Online for the… Continue reading hurricane creates oregon + hatteras inlets
ocracoke shorebird mystery
Bird count normal, but shorebirds absent. Whatever the reason may be, bird counters noticed an absence of shorebirds at the annual Ocracoke Christmas Bird Count. Perhaps it was the cold winds blowing across the waters, or the waters of Pamlico Sound much more shallow than normal…or maybe it was just cyclical. Peter Vankevich writing for… Continue reading ocracoke shorebird mystery
snobx 2018 = an ice and snowpocalypse
Winter storm Grayson transforms beach communities. The Outer Bank doesn’t get transformed into a winter wonderland very often, but when it happens its magical. Yes the road were bad—ok, worse than bad…almost impassable…and the north wind was cold, but taking the time check out the beach or to walk along Kitty Hawk Bay or around… Continue reading snobx 2018 = an ice and snowpocalypse