Across North Carolina, chimney swifts spend the summer on the wing, filling the evening air before spiraling home at dusk.
LIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina, Naturally: Chimney Swifts
In this episode, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice learns about the birds that seemingly swim through the skies and the way they depend on humans to survive.
Still Life of a Nags Head Beach Cottage
With a photographer in the family, memories of decades at one cherished beach house are collected like seashells, each image a moment of an evolving landscape and lineage.
The Historian: David Cecelski
Shaped by the oral traditions of his rural upbringing, a Carteret County historian works to preserve the full collective memory of our eastern region.
The Surfboard Shaper: Scott Busbey
Captivated by the craft since childhood, a self-taught surfboard shaper on Hatteras Island sculpts thousands of bespoke boards, his artistry a steadfast fixture along the Outer Banks.
The Artist: James Melvin
Drawing inspiration from the barrier islands he calls home, a Nags Head painter brings everyday coastal landscapes to life on canvas and across the pages of beloved children’s books.
The Doctor: Walter Holton & Barbara Holton
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.
The Scientist: Sara Mirabilio
In Dare County, a devoted marine scientist pioneers tools for conservation, protecting marine life and sustaining the families who make their living on the water.
The Boatbuilder: Paul Spencer
After spending his life on the water, a Dare County captain embarked on a journey to craft his own vessels, developing a signature style that have drawn buyers from around the world.
