People & Community

Safer Pathways for OBX Pedestrians By Jes Gray 100 years ago, those that explored the Outer Banks did so via unpaved paths negotiated by machine or beast, or simply by foot. Folks were more [...]

Cybercrime K9’s Remarkable Impact on Internet Safety By Steve Hanf Sailor is one cute dog. Jet black, downy-soft fur. Pink tongue lolling. Tail enthusiastically wagging. She lights up every room [...]

By Jojo M. Tilley The Outer Banks has been a place to reside and vacation in for centuries. From the home-base of plundering pirates to the summer highlight for excited children, the OBX has [...]

In a time on the Outer Banks where there is a renewed passion for service and support for our neighbors, where even the vacationers are seeking ways to support and give back to the community they [...]

Two local ownership groups have acquired iconic Outer Banks oceanfront destinations this past year: the Village Beach Club in Nags Head, with its oceanfront pool, tennis courts, beach access, and [...]

Lainie Reed likes to refer to herself as “a professional volunteer.” Like so many others across the Outer Banks, the long-time visitor became a resident when she retired and started looking for [...]

A ticket to one of the Thursday night suppers at Stack ‘em High in Kitty Hawk gets you a short stack of pancakes, your choice of bacon or sausage, hash browns or grits, plus a drink.

Thirteen years ago, two sisters and their best friend boarded a plane in Bulgaria with nothing more than overstuffed backpacks and visions of America gleaned from TV shows and movies.

The results from Outer Banks Coastal Life’s second annual Cutest Pets contest are in.

Though many people can boast that they have lived both a long and fulfilled life, Manteo resident Chuck Hester has earned that bragging right.

Beach Food Pantry Executive Director Elisabeth Silverthorne unloads donations on a warm summer day.

Legacy Business Raises the Bar by Going the Extra Mile

Paying for college is no joke – but some of the scholarships out there sure sound funny.

The rising sun shines through the windows of the fellowship hall at Bethany Methodist Church on March 20, 2025. In a few hours, volunteers will arrive to make final preparations for the 10th [...]

While each area of the Outer Banks was well represented amongst our nominees and winners, Hatteras stood out, especially considering the island is more lightly populated and visited than its [...]

The 2025 Giving Back Awards shine a spotlight on organizations that make a profound impact on the Outer Banks community. By Hadley Shoaf  

Local basketball tournament brings in top talent to raise money in the fight against cancer

When Steve Farr walks to his mailbox and pulls out an envelope or two, they come with a nice note, a baseball card, a stamped envelope to mail back.

As countless cars whiz by on Highway 168 a few miles away, the two pilots chat at the counter of the Currituck County Regional Airport.

Based on the number of produce stands in view, the county offers a variety of– unique farms that are highly worthy of exploration.

To start any story about the talented Anderson family and their legendary business, the conversation must begin with its visionary creator, Dennis Anderson.

Our competition featured your pets from all along the famous beaches of the Outer Banks. With strong participation it was clear that choosing a winner and finalists was no easy task!

Many legendary entertainment venues have graced the Outer Banks: The Casino in Nags Head of the ’40s-’60s, Kelly’s & Port o’ Call of the’80s-’00s and The Pit in Kill Devil Hills of the ’90s-’00s, [...]

The day Walter and Barbara Holton traveled to our infamous isolated strip of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina with the potential of moving here, they were welcomed with open arms [...]

They frolic on the beach and in the sound. They exude pure joy on boat rides and car rides. They strut up and down neighborhood streets like they own the place, sniffing every blade of grass and [...]

Our inaugural Outer Banks Coastal Life BEST of OBX Awards are the result of an online nomination and voting process through OuterBanksCoastalLife.com and the publication’s social media channels, [...]

From a beer-fueled bet 50 years ago, to the international race it is today - The Worrell 1000 just won’t fade away....

Fifty years later, that one grainy black-and-white photograph in the middle of the Winston-Salem Journal newspaper changed the course of history.

In Dare County, there exists a harmonious symphony—conducted by the skilled hands and impassioned heart of John Buford, the 2023 Teacher of the Year.

The 2024 Giving Back Awards shine a spotlight on organizations that make a profound impact on the Outer Banks community.