When the sun sets on long days at the beach, families still reach for Charles Harry Whedbee’s beloved Outer Banks legends and spooky stories, years after the raconteur of Nags Head put them to paper.
Jug Tucker Band: Bluegrass at the Beach
Jug Tucker draws inspiration from both sides of our state.
Dancing on the Dunes
In Nags Head, teenagers rocked the floors of the Casino when they danced.
Same Soil, New Niche: Jackson Farm in Sampson County
Backed by a 200-year-old family-farming legacy, a couple in Sampson County isn’t afraid to experiment.
Portsmouth Island: The Loneliest Land
Uninhabited Portsmouth Island is difficult to reach, lacks the most basic comforts, and has brutal conditions — yet is beloved by those who find comfort in its simplicity.
Fragile Canvas
Beautiful etchings emerge as artist Rebekah Joy Brown transforms eggshells into art in her Franklin studio.
Drive Along the Beach Road
For 148 miles, N.C. Highway 12 courses through the Outer Banks, taking travelers to a variety of vistas and experiences.
Kill Devil Grill
When Bill Tucker decided to blaze his own path, it led him to Kill Devil Hills and a 1939 diner that welcomes a steady flow of locals and tourists who return often for singular surroundings and fresh, creative dishes.
Layden’s Country Store in Belvidere
Stop at this grocery and butcher shop for hoop cheese, country ham, and hand-stuffed sausages.
