While some Outer Banks communities plan for resilience, others are confronting erosion in real time—where history, infrastructure, and rising seas...
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People & Community
Shifting Shorelines
How Best to Protect the Ever-Changing Coastline. Partners for Life: Man, Nature, and Duck Resiliency By Betsy DiJulio / Photo...
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Ben Sproul Leads Dare Education Foundation
It’s been smiles all around in the early going for Ben Sproul. By Steve Hanf / Photo above: Kitty Hawk...
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A Look Back at the Blizzard of 2026
By Steve Hanf When you live on the Outer Banks, you know things. Sunburns. Surf forecasts. Shortcuts to avoid tourist...
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Walk This Way
Safer Pathways for OBX Pedestrians By Jes Gray 100 years ago, those that explored the Outer Banks did so via...
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Taking a “Byte” Out of Crime in KDH
Cybercrime K9’s Remarkable Impact on Internet Safety By Steve Hanf Sailor is one cute dog. Jet black, downy-soft fur. Pink...
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Outer Banks Inspired
By Jojo M. Tilley The Outer Banks has been a place to reside and vacation in for centuries. From the...
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2026 Giving Back Awards Winners
In a time on the Outer Banks where there is a renewed passion for service and support for our neighbors,...
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Movers & Shakers: Winter 2026
Two local ownership groups have acquired iconic Outer Banks oceanfront destinations this past year: the Village Beach Club in Nags...
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Class Act: Leadership OBX
Lainie Reed likes to refer to herself as “a professional volunteer.” Like so many others across the Outer Banks, the...
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Short Stack, with Big Impact
A ticket to one of the Thursday night suppers at Stack ‘em High in Kitty Hawk gets you a short...
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International Flavor
Thirteen years ago, two sisters and their best friend boarded a plane in Bulgaria with nothing more than overstuffed backpacks...
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2025 Outer Banks Coastal Life Cutest Pets Winners
The results from Outer Banks Coastal Life’s second annual Cutest Pets contest are in.
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Outer Banks Centenarian
Though many people can boast that they have lived both a long and fulfilled life, Manteo resident Chuck Hester has...
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Food For Thought
Beach Food Pantry Executive Director Elisabeth Silverthorne unloads donations on a warm summer day.
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Lady Jane Turns 20!
Legacy Business Raises the Bar by Going the Extra Mile
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Dreams Fulfilled Local Scholarships Paving the Way
Paying for college is no joke – but some of the scholarships out there sure sound funny.
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Glam, Grace and Gratitude
The rising sun shines through the windows of the fellowship hall at Bethany Methodist Church on March 20, 2025. In...
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Hatteras’ Best
While each area of the Outer Banks was well represented amongst our nominees and winners, Hatteras stood out, especially considering...
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2025 Giving Back Awards Winners
The 2025 Giving Back Awards shine a spotlight on organizations that make a profound impact on the Outer Banks community....
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Score one for the Good Guys
Local basketball tournament brings in top talent to raise money in the fight against cancer
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Farr-away Memories from the Diamond
When Steve Farr walks to his mailbox and pulls out an envelope or two, they come with a nice note,...
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Outer Banks Jet-Setters
As countless cars whiz by on Highway 168 a few miles away, the two pilots chat at the counter of...
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A Guide to the Most Unique Farms of Currituck
Based on the number of produce stands in view, the county offers a variety of– unique farms that are highly...
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Grave Digger: The Next Generation
To start any story about the talented Anderson family and their legendary business, the conversation must begin with its visionary...
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2024 Outer Banks Coastal Life Cutest Pets Winners
Our competition featured your pets from all along the famous beaches of the Outer Banks. With strong participation it was...
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