What will it be this time… the bypass or the beach road? There are not many routes to pick from....
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People & Community
Of Flying Machines and Aviation
From Lawnmowers to Airplanes Wanchese resident Ellinor Nick started working in a lawn mower shop in Dayton, Ohio when she...
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Gas Up With Goat Goat
White’s gas station at the foot of the Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge in Manns Harbor may look like your run-of-the-mill...
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Greetings from the Cavalier
It was 1950, post-war and pre-tourism on the Outer Banks. That was the year Dale Wescott was born. It was...
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Traveling with the Team
A glimpse at just a few of the best tailgate parties hosted by Outer Banks residents! Walking around a tailgate...
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Diggin’ For Trouble
Last summer, David Frasier and his family were vacationing at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore when Frasier decided to partake in...
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Carmageddon!
Arguably the worst place to be on a Saturday or Sunday in the summer is the US 158/NC 12 intersection...
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Home Sweet Bridge
Purple Martin's of the Outer Banks Come late June, the skies at sunset around the William B. Umstead bridge begin...
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Drilling for Answers
As this story was going to press, news of the May 19 oil spill off the California coast was reaching...
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Before They Arrive
You will undoubtedly see and speak with the waitress who brings your food, but you rarely see how your clean...
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Off the Beaten Path
Any traveler to the Outer Banks knows famous landmarks such as the Wright Brothers National Memorial, but there are so...
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Farmhouse Revival
The former home of Edmund McHorney, Jr. probably would have been torn down as Currituck County worked to clear away...
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Teachers Who Inspire
As a sequel to our popular article which tracked six area graduates, My Outer Banks Home is now showcasing some...
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St. Andrew’s by the Sea
Imagine walking across high and hot sand dunes in your best Sunday clothes – Sunday clothes that include high collars...
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Where Are They Now: A Look at Six of Dare County’s High School Graduates
My Outer Banks Home interviewed graduates from all three county high schools and traced what has happened to them since...
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Darrell Collins – Aviation’s Raconteur
Darrell Collins is a star. He doesn’t dress like a star. He’s wearing his tan and olive park ranger clothes...
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Celebrating 15 Years of Candy Bomber in Manteo
The parachutes look small in contrast to the massive, metallic gray aircraft. Excitement is thick in the air as eager...
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Should Dare County Expand Public Transportation?
With two-day notice, curb-to-curb transportation is available to all Dare County residents and visitors. Welcome to our new column series,...
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OBX Milestones – Fall 2014
Photo Sue Colao North Carolina Beach Buggy Association - 50 Years If you’ve received helpful advice about access to surf...
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The Devil’s Derby
The Women of the Kill Devil Hills Roller Derby Brigade Colington resident Tanya Hill was feeding turtles with her kids...
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Weekend Woes for Travelers to the OBX
Visitors who cross our bridges during the upcoming fall weekends will no doubt be relieved of summer congestion and hours...
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Retro-Evolution
Baby boomers cling to their nostalgic past, as a new generation embraces the mid-century modern craze that has taken the...
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The ABCs of ABC Laws
As of June 30, 2013, North Carolina boasted 14 distilleries, 82 breweries and 146 wineries. The N.C. distilleries alone are...
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OBX Milestones – Summer 2014
Beach Realty - 50 Years Celebrating a half century in the full-service real estate business is an accomplishment anywhere but...
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Coast Guard – Semper Paratus
U.S. Coast Guard photo/PA2 Nathan Henise. The 70-knot winds make standing a challenge and visibility is nearly impossible in the...
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OBX Milestones – Spring 2014
Kitty Hawk Kites - 40 Years. We defy you to write something about kite flying or hang gliding on Jockey’s...
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