kelly’s closing would be the end of an era

The iconic Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant and Tavern may close by the end of the year. Ending months, or even years of speculation, Outer Banks restauranteur Mike Kelly confirmed to Russ Lay of the Outer Banks Voice that he may be selling the Nags Head property that houses his iconic Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern.… Continue reading kelly’s closing would be the end of an era

currituck greenway takes giant step

Following the contours of the land, Section III of the Currituck County’s plan to have a greenway path from the end of the paved road to the County line has been completed. The just completed path means pedestrians and bike riders will not have to use the shoulder on one of the most dangerous stretches of NC12… Continue reading currituck greenway takes giant step

is there a waterpark in currituck’s future?

A tourist attraction may finally be coming to mainland Currituck. Aquatic Development Group, a New York based company that specializes in waterparks, has proposed an 80 acre water park in Harbinger about two miles north of the Wright Memorial Bridge. Check out Dee Langston’s article in the Outer Banks Voice to learn more. “Tourists heading down… Continue reading is there a waterpark in currituck’s future?

nags head woods to get a facelift!

One of the best kept secrets of the OBX is Nags Head Woods. Part of the Nature Conservancy, the 1100 acre nature preserve features twisting paths with surprising elevation gains, deep ravines and hidden graveyards. It’s facilities have always been very limited, though, but that is about to change as Cate Kozak reports for the Outer… Continue reading nags head woods to get a facelift!

moms vs bonner bridge = moms WIN!

Natalie Kavanagh and Beth Midgett of Bridge Moms

Really need to get something done? Leave it up to some OBX moms. Beth Midgett and Natalie Kavanagh of the Hatteras Island group Bridge Moms were at the center of getting a replacement span for the Bonner Bridge. When politicians or officials wavered, the Moms were there to push the need for a safe replacement for the bridge.… Continue reading moms vs bonner bridge = moms WIN!

land swap good for corolla’s wild horses?

The "beach road" in Carova. Photo courtesy Corolla Beach Music.

Currituck County will get 719 acres in Carova and US Fish & Wildlife will get 383 acres on Knotts Island as the county and federal government trade land. According to Dee Langston writing for the Outer Banks Voice, the deal will add a much needed swath of land to Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge and… Continue reading land swap good for corolla’s wild horses?

more artificial reefs in obx future?

There may be plans to use the debris from the old Bonner Bridge when it’s demolished. Sam Walker, writing for the Outer Banks Voice, gives a heads up on an upcoming hearing on artificial reefs. “When the current Bonner Bridge is demolished after the new span opens in 2018, plans are already being worked on to… Continue reading more artificial reefs in obx future?

nags head inn is becoming holiday inn

New owners and a new look will greet vacationers this April as the Nags Head Inn reopens as the Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Michelle Wagner reports that the mainstay of Nags Head since the 1980s will add amenities but is hoping to keep many of the staff that created… Continue reading nags head inn is becoming holiday inn

local funds for local needs

Perhaps no where is the generosity of the Outer Banks community more apparent than in the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. In this wonderful holiday story, Michelle Wagner writing for the Outer Banks Voice tells the story of how three caring friends created a uniquely caring local foundation. “John Gilliam, Ervin Bateman and Millie Ward may… Continue reading local funds for local needs

20 years = great food + good times

Twenty years of great food and great times at Ocean Boulevard. Hard to imagine that Donny King has managed to keep things as fresh and fun as the day he opened. We have a wonderful article from Jim Trotman writing for the Outer Banks Voice about how Donny and his wife, Heather, have managed to… Continue reading 20 years = great food + good times