Celebrate brews for the brave at the Outer Banks’ first beer festival that supports local OBX veterans. From the good folks that brought us the OBX Beer Fest this spring, this fest is offering up seriously great music, food and all the craft beer you care to sample. What’s not to love? This Saturday, honor those who served… Continue reading americana beer fest is saturday!
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runways, roads and obx bridges, oh my
If NC DOT ends up doing half of what is on this list it will be answering the prayers of everyone who lives on and/or loves the Outer Banks. They’ve been trying to build the Mid-Currituck bridge since the 70’s, and the Bonner Bridge replacement has been held up FOREVER. All the deets about this STIP (including a… Continue reading runways, roads and obx bridges, oh my
outer banks event site taking shape
After hosting a number of successful outdoor events, including the Outer Banks Seafood Festival, plans to upgrade the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s event site in Nags Head is taking shape. Rob Morris writing for the Outer Banks Voice takes a look at the plans and history for the site. “Dump trucks and heavy machinery are starting… Continue reading outer banks event site taking shape
santa claus is coming to town!
The annual Breakfast with Santa event is coming up this Sunday! Hosted by Village Realty, all proceeds benefit the Outer Banks Angel Tree. From 9am-1pm, a delicious buffet breakfast will be served at Pamlico Jack’s restaurant, followed by some one-on-one time with the big man himself! A photographer will be on hand to take photos with… Continue reading santa claus is coming to town!
more beach nourishment on the horizon for obx
Unwilling to wait for either federal or state funding, Dare County is moving forward with beach nourishment proposals with the towns of Duck, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills signing a cooperative interlocal funding agreement with the county. As residents, business owners and town officials witness the loss of beach and the potential of lost… Continue reading more beach nourishment on the horizon for obx
towns follow nags head’s lead on beach nourishment
Duck, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills have recently followed the lead of the 2011 Nags Head beach nourishment project and approved multi-million dollar projects to replenish the beaches, as outlined in this story on Nighthawk News Magazine, the student run paper at First Flight High School. “The beach is the main tourist attraction of the Outer Banks.… Continue reading towns follow nags head’s lead on beach nourishment
basnight receives lifetime achievement award
The North Carolina Coastal Federation Pelican Award is given every year to “…recognize the effective work of people, businesses, non-profit groups, local and state governments and educators to improve environmental quality on the N.C. coast.” In awarding its 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award to Senator Basnight of Dare County, the Coastal Federation wrote, “His proud accomplishments… Continue reading basnight receives lifetime achievement award
obx ban on plastic bags becomes model for U.S.
Five years ago Senator Pro Tem Marc Basnight of Manteo crafted legislation that created a plastic bag free zone on the Outer Banks. As Catherine Kozak discovered, writing for the North Carolina Coastal Federation Coastal Review Online, the law enjoys widespread local support with very few dissenting voices. “When it was passed by legislators… Continue reading obx ban on plastic bags becomes model for U.S.
arthur has left the obx!
Hurricane Arthur has come and gone and here on the Outer Banks there is a huge sigh of relief. Although a category 2 storm, initial reports of damage are minimal, although there are some impacts, including the blow to local business’ bottom lines, especially on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, where access is not allowed or… Continue reading arthur has left the obx!
beach nourishment possible for rodanthe s curves
One of the most dynamic stretches of shoreline on the East Coast is the north end of Rodanthe at Mirlo Beach and going north about two miles: the S Curves as it is known locally. The same forces that create world-class waves for surfers also have washed out NC 12 during Hurricanes Isabel, Irene and… Continue reading beach nourishment possible for rodanthe s curves