Editor’s Picks

It’s going to be a long December for any Scrooges on the Outer Banks. With festive cheer being spread far and near, you’ll hear nary a “Bah! Humbug!” from Manteo to Corolla. By Steve Hanf Eight [...]

Many locals consider fall the Outer Banks’ best season, offering fewer crowds, cooler weather, warm waters, festivals, and outdoor adventures. OCTOBER 1 Halloween Island Recurring every Thursday, [...]

Historic Currituck Beach Lighthouse gets much-needed facelift By Steve Hanf / The picturesque views of the famous lighthouse in Corolla included cables and work platforms as a team worked from [...]

Predictable sounds emanate from most repair shops. The shrill clank of a tool hitting the concrete floor. The rapid bangs of an impact wrench tightening lugnuts. The satisfying purr of a finely [...]

ll roads lead to the Dare County Governmental Complex in Manteo. Well, at least Marshall C. Collins Drive and the Marshall and Gussie Collins Walkway do.

As residents and visitors seek a smaller, more efficient alternative to full-size vehicles, golf carts and low-speed vehicles are becoming the go-to choice for quick trips around town, the beach, [...]

Dressing up as Albert Einstein for a schoolwide assembly is just another day on the job for Nags Head Elementary School Principal Kelly Flora.

How Outdoor Spaces are Redefining Vacation Rentals By Ann Wood As travelers become more selective in how and where they spend their time, vacation rentals are evolving to meet a new expectation: [...]

While some Outer Banks communities plan for resilience, others are confronting erosion in real time—where history, infrastructure, and rising seas collide. By Jes Gray / Photo above: Waves crash [...]

It’s been smiles all around in the early going for Ben Sproul. By Steve Hanf / Photo above: Kitty Hawk Elementary School Media Center Coordinator Ellen Bryson (right) shows off a donation check [...]

How Dare County Built a Grassroots Celebration for America’s 250th Anniversary By Betsy DiJulio Unlike the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, a highly structured, top-down endeavor by [...]

Student-Built Plane Readies to Take Flight Written by Maya Gargol and Piper Truett Their mornings begin with a walk across the street from First Flight High School to the maintenance buildings at [...]

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 [...]

On Merrimac Lane in Salvo sits a house belonging to Richard and Garnet Shoaf. It’s a two-story home, built in that “upside down” style like so many of the houses on the Outer Banks, the living [...]

Behind many natural wonders are forces of nature. Such is the case with Jockey’s Ridge State Park and Peggy Birkemeier, though she is quick to give credit to legions of others.

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.

Since the discovery of the Lost Colony, “CROATOAN” has always been a word associated with mystery.

With the winding down of the summer season comes emptier beaches, less traffic, quieter evenings, and ultimately the Outer Banks transition from tourist getaway to hometown.

The Unsung Heroes of Outer Banks Hospitality

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

As a chain of barrier islands, the Outer Banks are constantly shifting and changing.

Given the unique circumstances, it would have been pretty easy for Mya Murphy to press pause on her college journey.

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 [...]

June 5-8, 2025: In Anticipation of a Monumental Celebration By Steve Hanf The vivid memories come swirling back, one after the other, not quite as numerous as the grains of sand that make up [...]

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

12 Reasons for an Off-Season VB Visit – from Hotel Steals and Seafood Deals to Wildlife Walks and Pub Crawls

Read through these helpful articles provided by local businesses to learn what they recommend you do to extend your season, prepare for next season, and protect your property for winter.

A Birdseye View of Our Shifting Sands Photo Above: On September 18th, 2003, Hurricane Isabel hit Hatteras Island with wind speeds up to 105 mph. The storm surge produced a 2,000 ft. long and up [...]