Beth Burns rarely leaves Roanoke Island, but if she does, she wraps herself in one of her scarves — a constant reminder of the place she calls home.
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The Ugly Line at Orange Blossom Bakery and Cafe
The taste of a Buxton bakery’s awful-looking Apple Uglies makes eating breakfast a kiss-the-frog affair.
A House Above Water
For 40 years, the Nags Head cottage has beckoned the Stinson family home.
Maritime Hero
By the time he became the first black keeper of a United States Life-Saving Service station, Richard Etheridge had overcome slavery, war, and racism.
Art’s Place
Tammy Nichols has owned and operated the Kitty Hawk restaurant since 2008, but customers don’t have to look very hard to see the essence of the burger joint Art Glidden built 30 years ago.
King of Trash: Carl Walker
Manteo’s Carl Walker wants everybody to bring him their trash. Because he knows that most of it is not really trash — it’s just ready to become the next thing.
The Rise and Fall of a Moonshine Capital
A chance detour leads to one man’s discovery of a once-thriving mill town long lost to the swamplands of the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge.
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.
Beyond the Breakers
Today, Cape Hatteras is a globally recognized surfing destination. But 40 years ago, only a handful of locals had the heart to catch the cape’s intimidating waves.
