Enduring mystery of the Corolla wild horses continues. Where the paved road ends, some of the most remarkable beauty begins, for this is the realm of the Colonial Spanish Mustangs of Corolla. Donna Gable Hatch, writing for The Virginian-Pilot and talking with herd manager Meg Puckett, shares the mystery of the horses beginnings, the splendor of… Continue reading icons of the obx = corolla wild horses
shelly island sinks beneath the waves
Once 27 acres, Shelly Island disappeared as easily as she arrived. Shelly Island is no more. As predicted by scientists who study coastal processes, the sandbar that rose from the sea last spring would be an ephemeral thing, and the series of storms that marched across the Outer Banks ended its brief life. Live Science… Continue reading shelly island sinks beneath the waves
new obx microbrew ready for summer
Northern Outer Banks Brewing Company has beers ready for summer sipping! And now there are four. Carova native Michael Cherry is the latest to enter the Outer Banks microbrew world with his Northern Outer Banks Brewing Company beers, Penny Hill IPA, Swan Beach Honey Pale Ale, Corolla Honey Saison, and a Corolla Lager. Check out Russ Lay’s… Continue reading new obx microbrew ready for summer
hatteras route 12 still tenuous after winter storm
NC DOT is fighting tides and overwash to keep the road open. Open but still super sketchy, NCDOT has managed to push the sand and ocean waters off the road at the S Curves just north of Rodanthe. Caution is the word, though, as high tide may bring fresh flooding, and it looks like there… Continue reading hatteras route 12 still tenuous after winter storm
powerful storm batters hatteras, obx
Nor’easter exiting after making its presence felt. The potent coastal storm that has ravaged shorelines from North Carolina to Maine, is subsiding, but is still powerful. The wind switched direction on Sunday, pushing ocean water over NC 12 up and down the OBX. This on top of soundside flooding and road closures–Hatteras Island was hit… Continue reading powerful storm batters hatteras, obx
ghosts of the lost colony opens this month!
Ghosts of The Lost Colony = history + comedy + a little scary. It was a little over 430 years ago that England first tried to colonize the New World. That Lost Colony is lost to time now, the mystery of its disappearance baffling investigators to this day. Do the 110 lost souls of The… Continue reading ghosts of the lost colony opens this month!
the true story of the virginia/nc line
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
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?