OBX appears headed for record fall tourism The summer season is merging into autumn on the Outer Banks. The weather is cooling and the days are shorter. But the roads…

Joy Harjo talks of observing, writing and persevering Joy Harjo is the first Native American to become Poet Laureate of the United States. Her poetry is filled with beautiful and…

Tammy Nichols wants to restore Winks in Kitty Hawk The original Winks store on the corner of the Beach Road and Eckner Street in Kitty Hawk is on the comeback…

As the nation heads into a crucial 2020 election in the midst of a once-in-a-century pandemic, Dare County officials are confident that they are prepared to protect the integrity of…

Merchants are also adapting to changes from COVID-19 For many Outer Banks retailers operating during a pandemic, this summer’s perhaps surprisingly strong visitor numbers are translating into healthy sales and…

Rebuilding from the ashes of a devastating fire, the new Christmas Mouse in Nags Head — while still several months from re-opening — is taking shape and springing to life.…

A merchant gets creative in the era of COVID The coral and white school bus at the end of the end of the parking lot at the Rundown Cafe in…

Rental companies at capacity, hotels face challenges Despite the challenge of a once-in-a-century pandemic, the 2020 Outer Banks peak season is booming as local property management companies report unprecedented occupancy…

Some pictures from a July 11 morning walk on the Roanoke Trail in Nags Head Woods. The black snake was right beside the trail relaxing about 20 yards from Old…

Currituck County will be holding its annual Independence Day fireworks at the Whalehead Club on Friday, July 3. But the event, which typically attracts between 5000-7000 people, has been significantly…

The original Cotton Gin in Jarvisburg burned down in a massive blaze last October. There’s not much left of it now, just a building on the north end that was…

The message from those gathered in Manteo At one point during the event, the roughly 500 people gathered in Manteo on the evening on June 10 remained silent for eight…