The Captain’s Crew released their first album, “Amazing Grace” in 1997. And now 25 years later, The Crew is proud to announce the release of their 10th album,” Friends, Faith & Songs of The Sea”. The 13-song collection has an acoustic/bluegrass flavor with a nautical theme. The album has been dedicated to Dare Challenge of the…Read More from New album from Outer Banks’ own The Captain’s Crew to benefit Dare Challenge program
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund, in partnership with the local community, has shared details about an initiative to acquire and preserve habitat for the wild Banker horses of the Currituck Outer Banks. Habitat preservation and conversion is crucial to the long-term survival of the Banker horses. They are recognized as a landrace breed – one…Read More from Corolla Wild Horse Fund announces land preservation initiative
In celebration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day, which takes place on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the Dare County GIS Department has created an OBX Days Gone By interactive map that gives users an opportunity to explore various unique locations along the Outer Banks and to learn more about the area’s unique history that spans…Read More from Look back at the Outer Banks of old as part of Dare County’s celebration of GIS Day
With the holiday season right around the corner, Kitty Hawk Kites is excited to announce its annual holiday festivities: Hangin’ with Santa and Kites with Lights. The holiday events include a visit and photo opportunity with Santa Claus, and an illuminating kite show that will light up the sky over the dunes at Jockey’s Ridge….Read More from 31st annual Kites with Lights and Hangin’ with Santa over Thanksgiving weekend in Nags Head
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the Town of Manteo, welcomed the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for a stop Sunday on its tour of the East Coast. Each year, a different national forest provides a tree to light up the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building…Read More from ICYMI: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree makes a stop on the Outer Banks
Cape Hatteras National Seashore, in partnership with Outer Banks Forever and the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society, will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the lighting of the Bodie Island Lighthouse at 4 p.m. Saturday. First lit on Oct. 1, 1872, the current Bodie Island Lighthouse replaced the previous lighthouse which was destroyed during the Civil War. Standing…Read More from Bodie Island Lighthouse 150th anniversary celebration set for Saturday
OBX Jeep Charities—a recently formed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides various resources, programs and activities that are designed to enhance the lives of Dare County citizens—has raised and donated $35,000 to the Dare County Special Olympics. A check for the funds that were raised from the 2022 OBX Jeep Invasion event was presented to Dare…Read More from OBX Jeep Charities donates $35K to Dare Special Olympics, $6K to Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation
At a small gathering in the Nags Head gallery of artist James Melvin on Tuesday, a portrait was unveiled of civil rights icon Ruby Bridges overlooking the beach she plans to one day call her second home. Greeted by an angry mob and escorted by federal marshals, Bridges bravely crossed the threshold of an all-white…Read More from Portrait unveiled of civil rights icon Ruby Bridges by Outer Banks artist James Melvin
Dare County, in partnership with Current TV, has released a new video highlighting the annual Dare to Scare 5k and Sweet Treat Fun Run, which was held on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The 5k event consists of a 3.1-mile race on a scenic course that begins at the Coastal Studies Institute in Skyco and continues…Read More from VIDEO: Highlights from Dare to Scare 5K and Sweet Treat Fun Run 2022
A writing workshop, two concerts, a staged play reading, along with numerous ceremonies and special events will be taking place during Outer Banks Veterans Week, which will run November 4-13. Outer Banks Veterans Week kicks off on Friday, November 4th at 6pm with a free performance by country/rock band Brothers Carolina during First Friday at…Read More from Outer Banks Veterans Week to celebrate with special events
The Captain’s Crew released their first album, “Amazing Grace” in 1997. And now 25 years later, The Crew is proud to announce the release of their 10th album,” Friends, Faith & Songs of The Sea”. The 13-song collection has an acoustic/bluegrass flavor with a nautical theme. The album has been dedicated to Dare Challenge of the…Read More from New album from Outer Banks’ own The Captain’s Crew to benefit Dare Challenge program
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund, in partnership with the local community, has shared details about an initiative to acquire and preserve habitat for the wild Banker horses of the Currituck Outer Banks. Habitat preservation and conversion is crucial to the long-term survival of the Banker horses. They are recognized as a landrace breed – one…Read More from Corolla Wild Horse Fund announces land preservation initiative
In celebration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day, which takes place on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the Dare County GIS Department has created an OBX Days Gone By interactive map that gives users an opportunity to explore various unique locations along the Outer Banks and to learn more about the area’s unique history that spans…Read More from Look back at the Outer Banks of old as part of Dare County’s celebration of GIS Day
With the holiday season right around the corner, Kitty Hawk Kites is excited to announce its annual holiday festivities: Hangin’ with Santa and Kites with Lights. The holiday events include a visit and photo opportunity with Santa Claus, and an illuminating kite show that will light up the sky over the dunes at Jockey’s Ridge….Read More from 31st annual Kites with Lights and Hangin’ with Santa over Thanksgiving weekend in Nags Head
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the Town of Manteo, welcomed the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree for a stop Sunday on its tour of the East Coast. Each year, a different national forest provides a tree to light up the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building…Read More from ICYMI: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree makes a stop on the Outer Banks
Cape Hatteras National Seashore, in partnership with Outer Banks Forever and the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society, will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the lighting of the Bodie Island Lighthouse at 4 p.m. Saturday. First lit on Oct. 1, 1872, the current Bodie Island Lighthouse replaced the previous lighthouse which was destroyed during the Civil War. Standing…Read More from Bodie Island Lighthouse 150th anniversary celebration set for Saturday
OBX Jeep Charities—a recently formed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides various resources, programs and activities that are designed to enhance the lives of Dare County citizens—has raised and donated $35,000 to the Dare County Special Olympics. A check for the funds that were raised from the 2022 OBX Jeep Invasion event was presented to Dare…Read More from OBX Jeep Charities donates $35K to Dare Special Olympics, $6K to Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation
At a small gathering in the Nags Head gallery of artist James Melvin on Tuesday, a portrait was unveiled of civil rights icon Ruby Bridges overlooking the beach she plans to one day call her second home. Greeted by an angry mob and escorted by federal marshals, Bridges bravely crossed the threshold of an all-white…Read More from Portrait unveiled of civil rights icon Ruby Bridges by Outer Banks artist James Melvin
Dare County, in partnership with Current TV, has released a new video highlighting the annual Dare to Scare 5k and Sweet Treat Fun Run, which was held on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The 5k event consists of a 3.1-mile race on a scenic course that begins at the Coastal Studies Institute in Skyco and continues…Read More from VIDEO: Highlights from Dare to Scare 5K and Sweet Treat Fun Run 2022
A writing workshop, two concerts, a staged play reading, along with numerous ceremonies and special events will be taking place during Outer Banks Veterans Week, which will run November 4-13. Outer Banks Veterans Week kicks off on Friday, November 4th at 6pm with a free performance by country/rock band Brothers Carolina during First Friday at…Read More from Outer Banks Veterans Week to celebrate with special events
