Stories by Rosie Hawthorne

Nothing like getting in a little surf time before school

Photo taken from Avalon Pier on Monday. October 12, 2026 by Rosie Hawthorne.

Oct 12

Rosie’s Recipes: Island Inspired Shrimp

By Rosie Hawthorne | Outer Banks Voice
Today, I’m taking one of the most versatile seafoods - shrimp – and going with a Caribbean-inspired meal, full of bold flavors and colors. 

Oct 1

Wednesday pre-dawn sky at Avalon Pier

Photo taken on September 30, 2026 by Rosie Hawthorne.

Sep 30

Just another Outer Banks sunrise

Photo taken on September 17, 2026 from Avalon Pier by Rosie Hawthorne

Sep 17

Catching drum Wednesday morning at Avalon Pier

Photo taken on September 9, 2026 by Rosie Hawthorne

Sep 9

Rosie’s Recipes: Do The Hoke Poke

By Rosie Hawthorne | Outer Banks Voice
Ahhhh…  Ahi. And tuna poke bowls. A poke bowl is a traditional Hawaiian dish that traces its roots back to the earliest Polynesian settlers. strong>

Sep 1

Sunday pre-rise at Avalon Pier

Photo taken on August 30, 2026 by Rosie Hawthorne

Aug 30

Thankful for a new day that I may honor it and not diminish it in any way

Photo taken Saturday, August 8 at Avalon Pier by Rosie Hawthorne.

Aug 8

Rosie’s Recipes: Rosie’s Pasta Salad – The Best Of Summer In A Bowl

By Rosie Hawthorne | Outer Banks Voice
In the summertime, I’m looking for light and refreshing meals. And my piquantly perfect pasta salad fits that bill impeccably. Each bite has a different texture and flavor – from soft and creamy to crunchy and crisp, and from salty and tangy to acidic and herbally delicious. And it’s all garden fresh!

Aug 2

Penny the Pigeon greets a new day

Monday, July 27 sunrise at Avalon Pier. Photo by Rosie Hawthorne.

Jul 27

Smoke from Canadian wildfires makes for some dramatic sunrises on the Outer Banks

Photo taken at Avalon Pier on Friday, July 17 by Rosie Hawthorne

Jul 17

Ahhh… The life

Sunrise southside of Avalon Pier Friday, July 10, 2026 by Rosie Hawthorne.

Jul 10