has the lost colony been found?

After evidence of a possible new site for the whereabouts of the Lost Colony came to light on a 16th Century map, archeologists started looking for clues at the confluence of the Chowan and Roanoke Rivers. As Ed Beckley points out in the Outer Banks Voice, the findings are exciting but questions remain. “Artifacts uncovered recently… Continue reading has the lost colony been found?

local legend mickey mccarthy talks surf shots

Jordan Ford, 1983. Image courtesy of OBXsurfinfo.com

Photographer Mickey McCarthy is legendary on the Outer Banks. If there are waves, I guarantee that you’ll find Mickey at the best spot, capturing spectacular shots of the OBX and our talented local surfers. We love this article over on OBXsurfinfo.com! Jess Lowcher talks to Mickey about his thirty-plus years behind the lens and features a few of his favorite shots. How long… Continue reading local legend mickey mccarthy talks surf shots

bonner bridge maintenance work to start early 2015

Work on the Bonner Bridge will start in early 2015

The Bonner Bridge is a key connection on the Outer Banks, so we’re always happy to bring you news updates from the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) confirming that maintenance work will begin in the new year, but will not close the bridge to traffic. “The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded contracts for two maintenance projects on the… Continue reading bonner bridge maintenance work to start early 2015

what’s inside the wright brothers memorial?

Wright Brothers National Memorial. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.

Talk about “HIDDEN” Outer Banks! The Wright Brothers National Memorial is familiar to all Outer Bankers, we drive past it most days and see it lit up at night. We all know what it looks like from the outside, but not many have seen what’s inside. The North Beach Sun decided they needed to know, and made a special arrangement… Continue reading what’s inside the wright brothers memorial?

music to our ears

Trio La Mer

Looking for some holiday music to get you in the mood for Christmas? Look no further! Trio La Mer, a local string and piano ensemble, perform a benefit concert on Sunday, December 14, at 2pm, at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. Trio La Mer will be featuring holiday favorites and joined by student musicians from the Dare… Continue reading music to our ears

nags head named top 10 american hotspot!

Nags Head listed as number two in TripAdvisor's Top 10 American hotspot list. Image courtesy of The Huffington Post.

We love the Outer Banks and it seems that the rest of the world is catching on! The Huffington Post has named Nags Head in a top 10 list of under-the-radar American hot spots, compiled by TripAdvisor. “Up-and-coming is a phrase we use A LOT around here. And there’s good reason for it. Yes, many places are “expected”… Continue reading nags head named top 10 american hotspot!

could gus be the key to the wild horses’ survival?

The wild horses of Corolla are always a hot topic on the OBX, and this latest development on their conservation warms our hearts! NewsChannel 3 in Hampton Roads reports that a lucky stallion named Gus may hold the key to keeping the herd from extinction. “The genetically-diverse wild stallion from Cedar Island, some 250 miles away, was released into the Corolla… Continue reading could gus be the key to the wild horses’ survival?

santa claus is coming to town!

The annual Breakfast with Santa event takes place Sunday 7 December, 9am-1pm.

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!

towns follow nags head’s lead on beach nourishment

Beach nourishment in Nags Head. The Nags Head loss of sand is much less than expected for a nourishment project. Photo Coastal Science and Engineering.

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

second episode of wicked tuna: north vs south airs sunday

“Wicked Tuna: North vs. South,” premiered on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 10 p.m. ET/PT and continues on Aug. 24 and Aug 31. The new series will air internationally on National Geographic Channel in 170 countries and 45 languages beginning this fall. Pitting the crews of the Gloucester, MA fleet against the best of the Wanchese… Continue reading second episode of wicked tuna: north vs south airs sunday