“Merely a Woman’s Opinion” is a column written by the publishers’ wives, each adopting the pseudonym “Carol Dare.” At war’s end, the column congratulates war organizations, merchants, and food dealers for “the really grand job they have done for us during the emergency. I think the dairymen of North Carolina need an extra pat on the back for keeping milk on our doorsteps without rationing or cessation for the duration. It was a signal triumph.”
On a remote island, a family of storytellers preserves local lore and neighborly traditions, beginning with one iconic thoroughfare.
From the expanses of needlerush at Cedar Island to the lush spartina feathering the shores of Bodie and Roanoke islands, our salt marshes are the threshold to a watery world — the heartbeat of our coastal ecosystem.
From remote beaches to sunsets that dazzle before they sink into the sound, here’s where to splash, dine, and cast a line in this Outer Banks town.
Amid planning seafood spreads for friends and family, our recipe developer finds isolation and inspiration Down East.
