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
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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
nourished nh beach continues to support life
Answering critics who believe beach nourishment destroys the life found on a beach, a study completed over the summer shows a properly nourished beach, such as Nags Head, is no different than any other beach. Jeff Hampton writing for the Virginian Pilot explains. “When Nags Head replenished its beach three years ago, it wasn’t just… Continue reading nourished nh beach continues to support life
property rights win in obx beach battle
Right or wrong? A court battle pitting the right of property owners to maintain their property against Nags Head and state government’s desire to provide for the safe use of public beaches has been resolved in favor of the property owners. But their neighbors aren’t too happy. Jeff Hampton writing for the Virginian Pilot tells the story.… Continue reading property rights win in obx beach battle
craft brewfest coming to obx
It’s still at least seven months in the future, but it’s never to early to start planning for a day of sampling great beer and excellent food. Check out this information about the OBX Brewfest Inaugural Craft Beer Festival to Hit Outer Banks of North Carolina in Spring 2015 On May 31, 2015, Hype Promotions is bringing a new… Continue reading craft brewfest coming to obx
the nature of change on the obx
This is a beautifully written article by Hannah Bunn of Farmdog Surf School about how the Outer Banks keep changing and what that means to all of us as we move towards the future. So yes, while it is sad that a piece of Nags Head heritage will fall to demolition, this loss creates a new… Continue reading the nature of change on the obx
obx seafood festival is october 18
The annual celebration of Outer Banks heritage and food, the Outer Banks Seafood Festival, is coming up on October 18th, and here is all of the information you’ll need to have a great time! Seafood, beverages, music, art, cooking, activities and fishing heritage OUTER BANKS, N.C. – One of the tastiest events on the Outer Banks, the Outer… Continue reading obx seafood festival is october 18
perfect obx week for kite flier’s convention
Last week was pretty amazing for kite fliers from all over the world and just about every state. Great weather and steady winds made this a perfect time for them to be on the Outer Banks, as Kip Tabb’s article in the North Beach Sun tells it. “It would be hard to imagine a better… Continue reading perfect obx week for kite flier’s convention
leave only footprints campaign gains momentum in obx
Safety and environmental concerns are prompting Outer Banks municipalities to prohibit tents from being left on the beach overnight. We love this article by Michelle Wagner, writing for the Outer Banks Voice, about the Town of Nags Head, the latest to to pass an ordinance about this problem. Other towns/areas who have already made the leap are Southern… Continue reading leave only footprints campaign gains momentum in obx
nh elementary pumpkin fair is october 4th!
The Nags Head Elementary School’s Great Pumpkin Fair is always a blast! It is an Outer Banks community event at its absolute best–all for a good cause–supporting our children’s education. Mark your calendars for October 4 and don’t miss this one. Nags Head Elementary School’s GREAT PUMPKIN FAIR Saturday, October 4, 2014, from 10 a.m.… Continue reading nh elementary pumpkin fair is october 4th!