Pictorial of Hurricane Dorian on Ocracoke Island. On September 6, 2019.
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People & Community
Outer Banks History Center
Most people know about the iconic Outer Banks of North Carolina. Many of them know about its unique superlatives: the...
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The OBX’s Mysterious Joseph L.S. Terrell
Joseph L.S. Terrell knew from a young age he was meant to be a writer. To sustain longevity, you must...
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World-Class Kiting with Mariel Grossman
Thanks to consistent winds, shallow waters, and easily accessible waves on the surf and sound sides, the Outer Banks is...
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Remembering Omie Tillett
Local legend, fisherman, boat builder, mentor and spiritual leader, Omie Tillett will forever be fondly remembered by everone.
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Knock Knock Jokes
National Knock Knock Day shares its day with with Halloween, long thought to be a children’s holiday. Taking these two...
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National Lighthouse Day: Celebrate the Outer Banks Beacons
Every August 7th, we celebrate National Lighthouse Day. And our beautiful Northern Outer Banks is home to five lighthouses, all...
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I’m Just Sayin’ – Favorite Quotes
We all have a favorite quote that helps guide our lives. Whether it helps steer our morality, success, or self-esteem,...
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Operation Fresh Air For Pets
For the past 23 years, Coastal Humane Society’s objective has been a simple one. “Our mission is to help people...
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They Practically Sell Themselves
Katherine McGlade is a farmer. An oyster farmer. But there isn’t all that much difference between how she raises oysters...
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Eat, Drink, Educate
The “Eat” includes heavy hors d’oeuvres. The “Drink” is champagne, wine, and beer. The “Educate” is helping COA students with...
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The Wright Tappers
Okay, folks, here’s your Outer Banks trivia question for this issue: What’s feathered, sequined, glittery, over fifty, and thrives on...
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REAL ID: What You Need To Know
Thanks to the 2005 Federal Real ID Act, you’ll probably want a Real ID if you plan to fly or...
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Introducing the New Oregon Inlet Bridge
**Update*** Originally thought to be open in late December 2018 or early January 2019, the Herbert C Bonner Bridge, spanning...
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Paws vs. Claws
My Outer Banks Home decided to find out if our residents preferred cats or dogs. Read on for a (very...
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Unique & Unusual Clubs on the Outer Banks
Life on the Outer Banks has interests galore if you’re willing to look outside of the norm. Beauty and nature...
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OBX Attracts Vibrant Artistic Community
David Pipkin creates unique works of art as a glass blower, like this decanter, for Sandbar Creative Glass located at...
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Remembering Glenn Eure
Some have known him simply as Glenn Eure. Others will remember him when they hear the phrase: "Outer Banks -...
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OBX Athletes Hit The Road
The First Flight Ballerz at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond for a basketball tournament when the team was newly formed....
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The Outer Limitless of Logan Marshall
Beau Raynor. Photo by Jon Carter Except for the award winning surf films, Logan Marshall is a pretty normal teenager....
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My Outer Bank Home Coastal Magazine in the Top 10
You go to work each day, head down, to do the best job you possibly can. There are deadlines to...
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Outer Banks Sporting Events Shows Its Muscle
Lisa Howell volunteering for Outer Banks Sporting Events For Lisa Howell, November’s marathon week on the Outer Banks is as...
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History Lives On: Jarvisburg Colored School & Museum
Jarvisburg Colored School prior to restoration. History is all around us on the Outer Banks. It begins with Sir Walter...
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After 300 Years, Blackbeard’s Legacy Lives On
As the 300th anniversary of Blackbeard’s death nears, his tale still lives on among the residents and visitors of Ocracoke...
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Richard Etheridge: An Outer Banks Hero
When Richard Etheridge was appointed keeper of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station on January 24, 1880, he was the first...
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The Shredders – A Band That Really Rocks
Lead singer Joshua Holland takes his position behind the microphone in a small makeshift music studio in Kitty Hawk. Cueing...
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