Scott Dawson says recent finds point to a clear answer
By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
Earlier this month, Scott Dawson of Buxton sat in front of a mound of excavated material from a recent archeological dig on Hatteras Island.

Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
Outgoing Dare Arts Gallery Director Lynne Francis had an important job at the opening of the 48th Frank Stick Memorial Art Show on Friday, Feb. 6, as about 250 people filled the gallery to view 114 entries.

Creativity and color define the Dare County Schools Winter Art Show
By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
An explosion of creativity and color greets visitors to Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery in Nags Head where the Dare County Schools Annual Winter Art Exhibit is being hosted through Jan. 23.

By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
Nags Head Jewelry designer Gail Kowalski passed away almost two years ago, leaving behind a reputation for creating award-winning designs and teaching new designers. It was an art she perfected for more than 40 years at Jewelry by Gail in Nags Head. 

By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge beckons wildlife and nature lovers year-round. But fall and winter offer experiences that are not to be missed.

By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
There was something about Joey O’Neal that compelled Hatteras Island photographer Michael Halminski to snap his picture back in1979.

Outer Banks Presbyterian Church holds 3rd annual Blessing of the Animals
By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
If it wasn’t for JoJo, Craig Peele wouldn’t have known what to do when his wife passed away. Tears rolled down his face at the Blessing of the Animals at the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church in Kill Devil Hills on Sunday, Oct. 5 as he expressed the comfort his pet offered him since his loss seven months ago.

By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
A visual explosion of creativity is on display through Dec. 2 at Glenn Eure’s Ghost Fleet Gallery as part of their fifth annual College of the Albemarle (COA) Fine Arts Student Show.

By Mary Ellen Riddle  | Outer Banks Voice
It stands just under 10 feet and weighs 5,050 pounds and is the future crown jewel of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The reproduction of the original 1853 Fresnel lens and pedestal, crafted by engineer Dan Spinella of Winter Garden Florida, is almost complete. It will eventually find its home in a newly renovated Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
Seaside Art Gallery owner Melanie Smith called for artists contributing to the “Outer Banks SQUARED THE ART SHOW” to create Outer Banks themed art in a square format of any size. Giant to small square paintings created by local and east coast artists will be on display through Aug. 30.

A guide to the outdoors in the offseason
By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
With reasonable winter temperatures on the Outer Banks and coastal North Carolina ranging from the high 30’s to the mid-50’s, the season is the perfect time to take advantage of the area’s uncrowded beaches, trails, refuges, parks, and gardens.

By Mary Ellen Riddle | Outer Banks Voice
The museum unveiled a completely renovated and long awaited “permanent museum.”