People & Community

A Day in the Life of a Bridgeman: the operators who tend the Alligator River bridge. What DO those folks do in that impossibly tiny bridge house?

Dare County's Long-Range Tourism Management Plan

A Tale of Collaborative Ingenuity

Local Surf School Making Headway

U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Making Waves

Deciphering What Can Be Built, Where and Why

When out and about on the Outer Banks, or when traveling elsewhere, what do you lack in your wallet or purse?

Exploring the Captivating Work of an Outer Banks Great

Development Sparks Debate in Kill Devil Hills

Most folks on the Outer Banks don’t know Cathy Johnston-Forbes. Not the person who spent 23 years competing against the best golfers in the world.

We humans have been fascinated with crime for centuries, and true crime podcasts are a modern extension of that fascination. In the Victorian era, the reading masses devoured Penny Dreadfuls, [...]

Succeeding in our local economy takes knowledge, experience, unpredictability, and a commitment to preparedness.

Recognizing the 2023 Faces Of Outer Banks Coastal Life

Shining a spotlight on organizations that make a profound impact on the Outer Banks community.

Matthew Quick is an Outer Banks local, a story smith of tales, fables, and mythos of life's lessons.

It was a year in August when Jessica Sands had enormous shoes to fill.

The turbines are more efficient and produce over twice as much power...

Meet author Angel Khoury, as we sat down to discuss her life and her book Between Tides.

Fresh Catch: Micah Daniels bringing us the freshest seafood around from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pamlico Sound.

Thunder fills the hearts of his family with his unique spirit. Tom found a loving shadow in Thunder as he goes about his daily endeavors.

Jackie Koenig's primary art medium is oil, with beach landscapes being her favorite and most often produced at the easel.

OBX Non-Profits. Please don’t forget those charities this year that depend on us as a community to come together to help others.

Never losing sight of their mission, the League distributes non-partisan voter information on candidates, policy issues and polling locations.

When you work in a tourist area, you are bound to hear some pretty head-scratching things. It just comes with the territory. Some of them are non-common sensical, some are funny, and some, well, [...]

This elevated, 2.4-mile Jug Handle Bridge over the Pamlico Sound should prevent further roadway travel compromise. 

Keep our beaches beautiful with 5 minute beach cleanups! The more people the more ground you can cover in 5 minutes!

There are many opportunities to get outside not just by hitting the beach! OBX Parks, Paths, & Ramps!

Here are the Outer Banks alcohol laws you should know. The ABCs of Alcohol. Consuming alcohol is a major part of many a beach vacation...

When it comes to dining out on the Outer Banks, it’s not hard to see why Khan’s Mongolian Grill is a standout destination.

A reality-TV show can’t come close to documenting the hard work undertaken by countless men and women who toil in the fishing industry day in and day out with little fanfare in the OBX.