OBX sighs in relief as Matthew (hopefully) steers clear As the projected path of Hurricane Matthew takes ever stranger twists and turns, the Outer Banks has apparently moved out of the danger zone. There will still be local effects from the monster storm as Kip Tabb writing for the North Beach Sun reports, but from Ocracoke… Continue reading matthew + obx = a sigh of relief
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obx is OPEN (even in winter!)
It’s winter on the Outer Banks and for most of us who live here, it’s a great time of year. The pace of life slows down, we catch up with friends, the kids are in school—in many ways, OBX life goes back to its roots, returns to a time when the pace was more small town… Continue reading obx is OPEN (even in winter!)
surprise snow day on the obx!
Winter came upon us with a vengeance here on the Outer Banks! This snow and 27 degree windchill feels kinda like payback for our 75 degree Christmas. As snowfall goes, the half inch or so that we got overnight isn’t much, but with bone chilling winds from the north and daytime temperatures struggling to reach the freezing… Continue reading surprise snow day on the obx!
fixing NC12 in kitty hawk, again
NCDOT crews are on hand to begin repairing the washed out section of NC12 north of the Black Pelican. High tide was at 10 am this morning, and there may have been a little bit of overwash; but with the tide out, work should be able to begin. This article from the Outer Banks Voice fills in… Continue reading fixing NC12 in kitty hawk, again
just another perfect storm
The Perfect Storm 2015 is winding down, at least that’s what the forecasters are telling us—that by Wednesday the seas will calm down, the rains will go away and the winds will drop off to a manageable 15-20 mph. It’s a storm we’ll probably remember. Sure, we dodged a hurricane, but this storm has lingered for days,… Continue reading just another perfect storm
will beach road repairs hold on obx?
As the Atlantic Ocean rages, the fragile repair of the beach road just north of the Black Pelican in Kitty Hawk seems close to failure. Following a late season nor’easter last spring, approximately 150 yards of the road were undermined by the sea and had collapsed. To repair the damage, NCDOT pounded a steel retaining… Continue reading will beach road repairs hold on obx?
the OBX is OPEN – even in winter!
Every year I hear reports that winter is here and the Outer Banks are dead. As a long time resident and still living example of local life, I think it’s safe to say the rumors of our demise are greatly exaggerated. Don’t expect a wide open, every day of the week schedule like we have in… Continue reading the OBX is OPEN – even in winter!