Now retired, Edward Greene looks to documentary to tell the story of his life. If Edward Greene retired after selling the Christmas Shop and Island Gallery in Manteo, it’s not apparent. At 91, as Neel Keller’s Outer Banks Sentinel article makes clear, he is filled with energy, insight and memories that will create the perfect… Continue reading documentary to honor edward greene!
shred fest to bring the stoke in may
Fun for a good cause benefits Dare2care OBX! The second annual Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest will be held Saturday, May 20 from 2-8pm at The Soundside Event Site in Nags Head. The family-friendly event will feature live music by multiple bands and musicians, demos by professional skateboarders, BMX riders, roller derby women, Special Olympics athletes,… Continue reading shred fest to bring the stoke in may
southern living mag votes obx best island!
OBX tops Southern Living’s best island list. Confirming what everyone on the Outer Banks already knows, Southern Living gave the OBX the number 1 spot on their “The South’s Best Island 2017” list! Ok, maybe ALL of the Outer Banks aren’t exactly islands, but they are spot on when it comes to the “best” selection. “A vacation at… Continue reading southern living mag votes obx best island!
history in hatteras | burrus red & white
Over 150 years of service to the Hatteras community. For visitors or residents of Hatteras Village, Burrus Red & White grocery store is as much a part of life as the people and place. Writing for Our State Magazine, Lane DeGregory perfectly captures the feeling of small town life and a store that has been part… Continue reading history in hatteras | burrus red & white
kelly’s st. pat’s parade = 28 years of OBX fun
Wild & whacky-Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is aways worth the trip! Sunday is looking cold and blustery, so bundle up, bring your hand warmers and warm beverages, but don’t miss the 28th Annual Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. There’s a lot of history behind the OBX’s favorite parade, and Russ Lay does a great job… Continue reading kelly’s st. pat’s parade = 28 years of OBX fun
two obx towns make the best small town list
Manteo and Ocracoke are must-visit small towns. In a tribute to their good taste, the editors of Piedmont Parent seem to like the OBX. When they made up their list of 15 must-visit North Carolina small towns, two out of the five coastal towns were on the Outer Banks. “North Carolina is home to many quaint towns… Continue reading two obx towns make the best small town list
new shrimp regulations = a long battle
Opposition grows to proposed shrimping regulations. Opposed by North Carolina fishermen who fear it will destroy their livelihood, the new regulations approved by the NC Marine Fisheries Commission are facing widespread criticism from towns and citizens in coastal North Carolina. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Sam Walker explores the regulations that scientists question, but one environmental… Continue reading new shrimp regulations = a long battle
obx is OPEN (and it’s not even summer!)
There’s much to do on the Outer Banks all year round. Some may think that late winter and early spring would be sort of the doldrums of the Outer Banks seasons. But they really aren’t! This year we’ve had some amazing weather to chase the mid-winter blues, but the days are still short and the nights chilly. Luckily,… Continue reading obx is OPEN (and it’s not even summer!)
nags head + a tale of whalebone junction
The story of Whalebone Junction parallels the story of the Outer Banks Whalebone Junction is an important intersection in Nags Head, but at one time there wasn’t much there at all. Michell Wagner, writing for the North Beach Sun, tells the history of the roads and how the intersection got its name. “At one time,… Continue reading nags head + a tale of whalebone junction
experts share obx beach nourishment info
May to September marks OBX beach nourishment time May will mark the beginning of the beach nourishment project in the towns of Duck, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills, and maybe a small section of Southern Shores. According to experts from the companies that will be rebuilding the beaches, the project should be done by… Continue reading experts share obx beach nourishment info