As the sole physician in a once-remote coastal community, a Dare County doctor spent decades caring for his neighbors, setting the standard for modern medicine in the Outer Banks.
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Make It Snappy
Brief but delicious, soft-shell crab season is cherished by diners as well as the folks who work around the clock to put these native pinchers on our plates.
A Place to Linger at Salt & Cypress
A new Manteo restaurant extends a waterside welcome.
5 Picture-Perfect Coastal Boardwalks
On North Carolina’s coast, boardwalks wind alongside our sounds, rivers, and beaches, reminding us that the journey is often just as delightful as the destination.
Roanoke Island’s Vine Through Time
For more than 400 years, the Mother Vine has grown on the Outer Banks. Her story is that of one legendary plant, its many careful caretakers, and the will to keep her public.
Opulence & Reverence in Roanoke Island
Abloom year-round, the Elizabethan Gardens feel fit for a queen. Beyond their beauty, they’re also a living memorial to one of our state’s enduring mysteries.
10 Ways to Discover Manteo and Roanoke Island
Buttressed between three sounds, a small island is home to big history, from early English colonists to beloved actors. Today it’s home to a picturesque downtown, some of the freshest seafood, and ever-evolving ways to discover and experience its past.
North Carolina’s River Lighthouses
They may not have the cachet of the iconic light stations, but these river lighthouses were just as important in aiding navigation to and from our state’s ports.
A New Guard at The Pioneer Theater
Generations of Roanoke Islanders have watched films and shared boxes of popcorn at this historic cinema that’s welcomed audiences since 1918.
