Outer Banks Coastal Life
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Outer Banks Coastal Life (formerly My Outer Banks Home) shares the coastal lifestyle of our beautiful barrier islands. Our publication has brought a variety of fascinating stories to OBX locals and its visitors alike. On everything from local Outer Banks and Eastern North Carolina's events, landmarks, history, and wildlife to community spotlights on the organizations and individuals who..
Outer Banks Coastal Life
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Picture the Summer on the Outer Banks: Cars crowd the bypass, crosswalks bustle with families, umbrellas speckle the beach, and boaters buzz throughout the sound ..read more
Outer Banks Coastal Life
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The story of the Lost Colony is once again unfolding. For over 400 years, the tale has been unveiling bits and pieces of meticulous research and careful excavation of newly discovered archeological sites ..read more
Outer Banks Coastal Life
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The day Walter and Barbara Holton traveled to our infamous isolated strip of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina with the potential of moving here, they were welcomed with open arms by an Outer Banks staple: a nor’easter ..read more
Outer Banks Coastal Life
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They frolic on the beach and in the sound. They exude pure joy on boat rides and car rides. They strut up and down neighborhood streets like they own the place, sniffing every blade of grass and yelping when the occasional sandspur finds a soft spot in the paw ..read more
Outer Banks Coastal Life
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Spring on the Outer Banks: trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and homeowners are preparing for another busy summer season. “With another rental season just around the corner, curb appeal can make a dramatic difference to any home that is for sale or in a rental program ..read more
Outer Banks Coastal Life
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It seems like vacation rental homes are as commonly found on the Outer Banks as sand on the beach. According to numbers released by the Vacation Rental Managers Association, an average of 16,500 rental properties, from Corolla to Ocracoke, hosted 1.3 million visitors in 2023 ..read more
Outer Banks Coastal Life
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From a beer-fueled bet 50 years ago, to the international race it is today – The Worrell 1000 just won’t fade away…. Virginia Beach, VA – October, 1974… At the Worrell Brothers Restaurant and Discotheque (yep – you heard that right – DISCO), the 2 Worrell brothers, Mike and Chris bet each other they could ..read more
Outer Banks Coastal Life
3M ago
In Dare County, there exists a harmonious symphony—conducted by the skilled hands and impassioned heart of John Buford, the 2023 Teacher of the Year ..read more
Outer Banks Coastal Life
3M ago
The 2024 Giving Back Awards shine a spotlight on organizations that make a profound impact on the Outer Banks community ..read more