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Outer Banks Milepost STUCK HERE ON PURPOSE. Why Milepost? Stuck here on purpose. Standing tall no matter the season. We’ll inform some. Rant some. Laugh plenty. Familiar or unfamiliar.

Outer Banks Milepost is a free, quarterly publication combining thought-provoking articles, quality images and compelling design to reflect local life from an insider’s perspective — strategically placed in area businesses where residents do their real living. We know . . .we know: locals don’t use mileposts, tourists do — unless it’s to help with a random question like, “What’s there to do on a S

aturday night?” or “What’s up with the Lowe’s?” In our opinion, that makes residents the real mileposts. Ready to offer help, but at the same time showing people how lost they really are — and grinning the whole time. And that’s what Outer Banks Milepost aims to be: a straight up cultural positioning system that celebrates the local way of life. Not only telling folks what they might have missed — but highlighting the unique elements we all willingly share. Think of it as a mirror that magnifies the Outer Banks’ most quirky and compelling features to the world at large. Native, transplant or tourist.

Poseidon giveth, and Poseidon taketh away...
15/11/2024

Poseidon giveth, and Poseidon taketh away...

Debris field after home collapse on Surf Side Drive. Video from An oceanfront home located at 23241 Surf Side Drive collapsed in northern Rodanthe overnight due to an ongoing coastal storm. Additional homes in the area were also inundated with water, and visitors should avoid the sho...

Can't get there from here...Looks like Pea Island is closed due to overwash:
15/11/2024

Can't get there from here...
Looks like Pea Island is closed due to overwash:

Brace yourselves!...Overwash. HIgh winds. Heavy surf. This coastal low's gotta little something for everyone. Here's the...
14/11/2024

Brace yourselves!...
Overwash. HIgh winds. Heavy surf. This coastal low's gotta little something for everyone. Here's the latest update courtesy of US National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC

It's literally the least you can do...
05/11/2024

It's literally the least you can do...

For those who didn’t vote early, the polls will be open for 2024 General Election voting on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. In Dare County, use the NCSBE Voter Lookup Tool to find your …

Calling all word nerds!...Come out to JeJennette's Pierhis Thurs. for a reading by Jaki Shelton Green, NC's Poet Laureat...
04/11/2024

Calling all word nerds!...
Come out to JeJennette's Pierhis Thurs. for a reading by Jaki Shelton Green, NC's Poet Laureate, courtesy of the DoDon & Catharine Bryan Cultural SeriesFull details below:

Nags Head, NC – The Don and Catharine Bryan Cultural Series is proud to present a reading by Jaki Shelton Green, North Carolina’s esteemed Poet Laureate, at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. This special event will take place on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open t...

TGIFF!...First Friday returns to Downtown Manteo this evening. Read on for all the deets on live music and two new  Dare...
01/11/2024

TGIFF!...
First Friday returns to Downtown Manteo this evening. Read on for all the deets on live music and two new Dare Arts exhibits:

Join us THIS FRIDAY for the last First Friday before daylight saving time ends! The fun starts at 6pm.

We have Ocracoke artist Robert Chestnut's Photography Exhibit opening in the Vault Gallery. The opening reception is free and open to all.

There will be live music by Toolan & Evans at NouVines, Birddog at Kill Devil Rum, and Tim & Woody at Poor Richards.

The First Friday Manteo Stroll featuring specials, sales, and more inside Manteo restaurants and shops is also happening this Friday.

Something wicked this way comes?...Gonna be a hell of a party tonight at Outer Banks Brewing Station!
31/10/2024

Something wicked this way comes?...
Gonna be a hell of a party tonight at Outer Banks Brewing Station!

Get ready for a night of thrills and chills at Brewing Station's Exotic Erotic Halloween Ball! Join us for a spooky, seductive evening of fun, fantastic costumes, and unforgettable surprises. Don’t miss out—come celebrate Halloween like never before!

Spooky Halloween everyone!🎃👻

Flashback Flipbook!...Finally put our fall ish online. Cheers to Drew Wilson and the Outer Banks History Center for all ...
30/10/2024

Flashback Flipbook!...
Finally put our fall ish online. Cheers to Drew Wilson and the Outer Banks History Center for all the killer photos and insights from the turn of the century. And thanks to every contributor, advertiser and -- of course -- reader, for allowing us to keep putting these things out year after year. We literally could not do it without you. (PS Wanna keep 'reeling in th years? Click 'BackIssues' to find another 51 rags.)

What're you waiting for?!...Early voting ends Sat. Click the top link for hours and polls — and deets on same day regist...
30/10/2024

What're you waiting for?!...
Early voting ends Sat. Click the top link for hours and polls — and deets on same day registration. (PS: Pro tip for townies! If KDH is packed, go to Manteo. It's usually super light.)

https://www.darenc.gov/departments/elections/voting

https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2024/10/29/nearly-40-of-eligible-dare-county-voters-have-already-cast-ballots/

As of noon on Tuesday, Oct. 29, the North Carolina State Board of Elections is reporting that nearly 3.2 million voters had already cast ballots for the November 2024 elections, accounting for near…

Search party?..Have a blast poking around Dare County's new "OBX Folklore" GIS map:
29/10/2024

Search party?..
Have a blast poking around Dare County's new "OBX Folklore" GIS map:

Dare County GIS Releases “OBX Folklore” Map for GIS Day 2024 Dare County, North Carolina sent this bulletin at 10/29/2024 08:30 AM EDT View as a webpage / Share In celebration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day 2024—which will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024—Dare County G...

Tear the roof of this sucka?...The gymnasium located inside the Dare County Youth Center at Family Recreation Park in Ki...
29/10/2024

Tear the roof of this sucka?...
The gymnasium located inside the Dare County Youth Center at Family Recreation Park in Kill Devil Hills will be closed for a three-week period through November 18, while the roof of the Dare County Youth Center is being replaced. During this time, all activities that take place within the gymnasium—including volleyball and pickleball—will be canceled. The after-school program will be held in the multipurpose rooms at the Dare County Youth Center until the replacement of the roof is complete, and any meetings scheduled in the multipurpose rooms will be held as scheduled. Read on for deets courtesy of Sam Walker III

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Help wanted!...Learn how you can help lead Surfrider Foundation's Outer Banks chapter below:
28/10/2024

Help wanted!...
Learn how you can help lead Surfrider Foundation's Outer Banks chapter below:

We’re looking for leaders! 👀

The Outer Banks Chapter is going into a reorganization phase - that means that we are looking for a new cohort of local leaders in the Outer Banks who are passionate about Surfrider Foundation’s mission. 🌊

Each Chapter is run by a core team of dedicated volunteers that are voted into the different roles that make up the Executive Committee. There are 5 main positions, as well as optional roles depending on local needs. ☀️

Terms are 2 years long and involve about 1-5 hours/month. Interested, or know someone who may be a good fit? Check out https://outerbanks.surfrider.org/get-involved-executive-committee to get more details!

(Severed) heads up!...Registration is officially open for the 11th Annual Halloween Parade! Sign up below. (No blood, ne...
24/10/2024

(Severed) heads up!...
Registration is officially open for the 11th Annual Halloween Parade! Sign up below. (No blood, necessary.):

IN 4 DAYS, the 11th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade returns to Aviation Park in the Kill Devil Hills!!! Early online registration is now open here:
https://obxentertainment.com/2024/10/17/halloween-parade-registration/
🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

Luck of the Irish?....Checkout Buxton's Joey Crum, gettin' some props from Surfline on a whole different Emerald Isle.
24/10/2024

Luck of the Irish?....
Checkout Buxton's Joey Crum, gettin' some props from Surfline on a whole different Emerald Isle.

"It's so pretty."

Check yourself, before you "rec" yourself?...Dare County Parks & Recreation seeks community input through online survey,...
21/10/2024

Check yourself, before you "rec" yourself?...
Dare County Parks & Recreation seeks community input through online survey, public drop-in sessions:

The Dare County Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the launch of a needs assessment survey, as well as a series of upcoming public drop-in sessions that will be held in various locations throughout Dare County this October to discuss future projects, programming and community initiatives—and to gather feedback from residents and property owners about the community’s preferences and priorities for recreational offerings in Dare County.

Attending these public input sessions provides an excellent opportunity for community members to engage with McGill Associates, the firm that has been contracted to conduct the assessment.

The public input meetings will be held as a drop-in format from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the designated locations listed below.

Public Input Sessions Schedule

Drop-in Session 1:
Date: Monday, October 21, 2024
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Lions Club Center, 1000 Westcott Park Road, Manteo, NC

Drop-in Session 2:
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Dare County Youth Center, 602 Mustian Street, Kill Devil Hills, NC

Drop-in Session 3:
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, 23646 N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe, NC

Drop-in Session 4:
Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Fessenden Center, 46830 N.C. Highway 12, Buxton, NC

Agenda:
Each of the drop-in public input sessions will feature open-ended discussions about the community’s ideas for improving the delivery of recreational services in Dare County. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a visual preference exercise to determine new amenities, facilities and programs—and to take the needs assessment survey to share additional information in more detail.

Why Attend?
These four public input sessions are open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend in order to voice their opinions and share their thoughts on current and future Dare County Parks & Recreation projects.

Stay Informed: Get updates on ongoing initiatives and upcoming events.

Community Engagement: Connect with fellow residents and local officials.

For More Information:
For more information about the needs assessment survey or the upcoming public input sessions, please contact Dare County Public Services Director Spencer Gregory at [email protected].

Click here to take the survey:

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Please don't feed the sea cows...This just in from Jennette's Pier:"A group of manatees were again spotted last Friday a...
21/10/2024

Please don't feed the sea cows...
This just in from Jennette's Pier:
"A group of manatees were again spotted last Friday and Saturday, this time in Colington Creek according to Marina Doshkov, Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator for Jennette's Pier. “Please do not offer food, lettuce or water to the manatees,” she said. “When you offer them food, it encourages them to stay longer than they should. With water temperatures dropping, they need to head south as soon as possible."

(Photo courtesy Marina Doshkov, Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator for Jennette's Pier)

Today's the day!Don't forget, the CRC meets again today at 1pm consider re-adopting Jockey's Ridge's AEC protections. (D...
15/10/2024

Today's the day!
Don't forget, the CRC meets again today at 1pm consider re-adopting Jockey's Ridge's AEC protections. (Details below) If you can, please go submit a comment in person. If not, you can email as well. In fact here's a cheat sheet:
1. put jockeys' ridge in the subject line.
2. paste this in the body copy:
I support the Proposed Rule (https://www.deq.nc.gov/.../15a-ncac-07h-0508.../download...) for the AEC (Area of Environmental Concern) for Jockey's Ridge Protection, to be instated over and on all the Jockey’s Ridge State Park property, like the initial AEC rule that was designed in 1974, to protect the ridge from development, and return any sand blown off, to be returned.’
3. email to [email protected]

The CRC is proposing a rule to re-designate Jockey’s Ridge as an Area of Environmental Concern (AEC), as well as use standards to protect the AEC from incompatible development and loss of sand.

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