For decades, a remote piece of Currituck County has been a respite for wildlife. Now under the protection of conservationists, this land, the waters surrounding it, and the skies above will remain a constant in our coastal circle of life.
A Dinner Party Every Night
A shared vision between restaurateurs revolutionized dining on the Outer Banks. As owners changed and decades passed, good food and warm hospitality have kept people coming back.
Ocean City, Everlasting
On Topsail Island, the state’s oldest continuously sustained African American beach community celebrated its 75th anniversary with history, jazz, and fellowship.
The Diamond City Descendants
Once, hardy islanders made a life on the shores of Shackleford Banks — until a series of storms forced them to leave. Every five years, their present-day generations return to this beachside site to remember.
Where the Ferries Live
A lifelong fascination with the vessels that carry everything from trucks to tourists across our sounds led one curious writer to track down their dry dock in Manns Harbor.
The Taste of Coastal Comfort
On Carolina Beach, a family honors the memory of their patriarch through the restaurant he founded — and his award-winning seafood chowder.
Carolina Beach’s Longtime General Store
At Island True Value Tackle & Hardware, locals and vacationers find just what they need to repair a house, maintain a boat, catch a fish — and much, much more.
Crossing the Bridge
When the road rises to carry you over the sound, you know you’ve made it. Along the North Carolina coast, a bridge is a passage to sand and surf. To long, lazy days. To another summer at your favorite beach.
Shrimpburger Lovers Rejoice!
There’s good news for fans of Morehead City’s beloved El’s Drive-In, which closed last summer for renovation: The landmark restaurant — and its live oak-shaded lot — is open once again.
