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OBX Life Out & About February 3rd, 2023

Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival returns Feb. 24-25; Tickets still available for Fin, Feather and Bourbon event

After a two-year hiatus, the Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival (HVWF) will land on Hatteras Island once again on February 24-25, 2023. The festival will kick off Friday evening with the delicious Fin, Feather, and Bourbon event. Small plates featuring seafood and waterfowl, presented with exquisite artistry, will be accompanied by select bourbons, wines, and beer. (The full menu…Read More from Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival returns Feb. 24-25; Tickets still available for Fin, Feather and Bourbon event

by Sam Walker

Food & Drink OBX Life Out & About February 2nd, 2023

Door opening, typewriter pop-up show, live music and more at February’s First Friday ArtWalk in Elizabeth City

Love, laugh, and linger in Downtown Elizabeth City for February’s First Friday ArtWalk on February 3 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. With twenty-seven participants, the evening promises to provide lots of art and live music experiences. At the Waterworks building, there will be a “door opening” of the newly designed 2nd level short-term residential space…Read More from Door opening, typewriter pop-up show, live music and more at February’s First Friday ArtWalk in Elizabeth City

by Sam Walker

Multimedia OBX Life Top Stories January 31st, 2023

PODCAST: Community Care Clinic of Dare County

Healthcare on the Outer Banks has long been one of the biggest challenges of living here, with those challenges becoming even more magnified over the past year. And while more providers have been stepping in to fill some of the gaps, one constant for more than a decade has been the services provided by the…Read More from PODCAST: Community Care Clinic of Dare County

by Sam Walker

OBX Life January 27th, 2023

Edenton, Elizabeth City and other N.C. communities promoted at retirement expo in New Jersey

Visit NC’s André Nabors, along with partners from Edenton, promoted North Carolina as a retirement destination at the Ideal-Living Resort & Retirement Expo in Bridgewater, N.J., last weekend. The Expo drew more than 750 potential retirees from the region who were interested in exploring opportunities and conversing with exhibitors. Attendees talked with experts from towns…Read More from Edenton, Elizabeth City and other N.C. communities promoted at retirement expo in New Jersey

by WOBX staff

OBX Life Top Stories Visitor Economy January 25th, 2023

Over 100 Outer Banks residents participate in pair of town halls on long range visitor economy management plan

More than 100 residents of the Outer Banks turned out for a pair of forums hosted by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau as part of the development of a long range plan for the region’s visitor economy. Statistics show tourism spending in Dare County topped $1.83 billion in 2021, the fourth highest in North Carolina,…Read More from Over 100 Outer Banks residents participate in pair of town halls on long range visitor economy management plan

by Sam Walker

Community OBX Life January 25th, 2023

Former NoVa residents now making Nags Head home establish philanthropic fund at Outer Banks Community Foundation

A new donor-advised fund has been established at the Outer Banks Community Foundation by Nags Head residents Tony and Tracy Jones. Grants will be awarded from the new Wolfinger-Jones Family Fund for causes the Joneses are passionate about. Tony and Tracy come to the Outer Banks from northern Virginia and are intent on continuing their…Read More from Former NoVa residents now making Nags Head home establish philanthropic fund at Outer Banks Community Foundation

by WOBX staff

OBX Life January 24th, 2023

Outer Banks Forever announces 2023 projects; invites public to take communications survey

Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, recently shared their upcoming 2023 projects and events, and invites the public to provide feedback on the organization via a communications survey, in a January update. The survey is focused on Outer Banks…Read More from Outer Banks Forever announces 2023 projects; invites public to take communications survey

by Island Free Press

OBX Life January 22nd, 2023

Monitor National Marine Sanctuary to create 3D replicas of USS Monitor’s famous artifacts

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the USS Monitor’s discovery, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary is partnering with the University of West Florida to create 3D replicas of some of the vessel’s most famous artifacts. The public is invited to attend the event at The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia, on Jan. 28, 2023. Attendees will…Read More from Monitor National Marine Sanctuary to create 3D replicas of USS Monitor’s famous artifacts

by WOBX staff

OBX Life January 22nd, 2023

VIDEO: Beach driving along the Town of Nags Head

From October 1 through April 30, 4-wheel drive vehicles are allowed on the beach in Nags Head, with a permit. Learn more about how you can take part in this long-held Outer Banks tradition in a video produced by the Town of Nags Head….Read More from VIDEO: Beach driving along the Town of Nags Head

by Sam Walker

OBX Life January 19th, 2023

Local auditions February 25 for the 86th season of The Lost Colony

The Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) has announced the dates for the local auditions for the 86th season of The Lost Colony. Director and Choreographer Jeff Whiting and team will hold local auditions from 11 AM-5 PM on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Auditions will take place at Manteo High School, 829 Wingina Ave, Manteo, NC….Read More from Local auditions February 25 for the 86th season of The Lost Colony

by WOBX staff

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Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival returns Feb. 24-25; Tickets still available for Fin, Feather and Bourbon event

Door opening, typewriter pop-up show, live music and more at February’s First Friday ArtWalk in Elizabeth City

PODCAST: Community Care Clinic of Dare County

Edenton, Elizabeth City and other N.C. communities promoted at retirement expo in New Jersey

Over 100 Outer Banks residents participate in pair of town halls on long range visitor economy management plan

Former NoVa residents now making Nags Head home establish philanthropic fund at Outer Banks Community Foundation

Outer Banks Forever announces 2023 projects; invites public to take communications survey

Monitor National Marine Sanctuary to create 3D replicas of USS Monitor’s famous artifacts

VIDEO: Beach driving along the Town of Nags Head

Local auditions February 25 for the 86th season of The Lost Colony