Author: Matt Artz

UNC CSI Hosting NC Splinter Fleet Lecture

The UNC Coastal Studies Institute (UNC CSI) is hosting a lecture on North Carolina’s role in World War II shipbuilding as part of its  “Science on the Sound” lecture series this month.  This series,...

‘Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks’ Season 4 Finale Preview

‘Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks’ Season 4 Finale Preview

Season 4 of the locally filmed National Geographic Channel (NatGeo) reality competition series Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks has proven to be the closest race in the spin-off show’s history, and it all concludes this Sunday...

Nags Head Elementary School 2017 Halloween Pumpkin Fair Announced

The Halloween season is nearly upon us here on the Outer Banks, and one of this year’s kickoff events will be the annual Great Pumpkin Fair at Nags Head Elementary School, where everyone is...

‘Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks’ Season 4 Ep. 7 Previews

Season 4 of the locally filmed National Geographic Channel (NatGeo) reality competition series Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks continues with Episode 7, titled “Catch Me If You Can”, and we have two official previews and two...

Weekend Movie Update – Sept. 8, 2017: ‘It’ Is Back

The most infamous of all evil clowns emerges from sewers to terrorize a new generation of kids in theaters this week. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of Sept. 8, 2017! Based on...

‘Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks’ Season 4 Ep. 6 Previews

Season 4 of the locally filmed National Geographic Channel (NatGeo) reality competition series Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks continues with Episode 6, titled “Tuna and the Beast”, and we have two official previews and two new...

Weekend Movie Update – Sept. 1, 2017: ‘Cars’ Takes A Victory Lap

The animated world of Cars is back for one more lap around the track playing locally this week, while the Pioneer gets Lucky. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of Sept. 1, 2017!...

Busch Gardens Williamsburg 2017 Highlights [Video / Photo Gallery]

Busch Gardens Williamsburg 2017 Highlights [Video / Photo Gallery]

It has been a few years since my family visited Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia, so we were beyond excited to be able to return to the theme park for a quick but thrilling one-day...

Outer Banks Short ‘Let’s Go’ Wins Hampton Roads 48-Hour Film Project Awards

Outer Banks Short ‘Let’s Go’ Wins Hampton Roads 48-Hour Film Project Awards

A talented crew of Outer Banks filmmakers brought home big prizes in this year’s Hampton Roads 48 Hour Film Project, winning awards for Best Cinematography and 2nd place Best Film, while also gaining nominations for...

Live Boxing Coming To Kelly’s, Nags Head [Interview]

Live boxing is coming to Kelly’s in Nags Head this September. We recently caught up with the Outer Banks’ best known local fighter and trainer David “Do or Die” Derby to get the details...

2017 Outer Banks Pro Surfing Event Returns To Nags Head Labor Day Weekend

The 2017 WRV Outer Banks Pro Surfing Championship returns to Nags Head this Labor Day Weekend. The WRV Outer Banks Pro is an official World Surf League (WSL) Men’s Qalifying Series (QS) event, drawing top rated...

Weekend Movie Update – Aug. 25, 2017: Murder on the ‘River’

There’s murder in the Wind in theaters this week, while a hero takes a Leap into the world of ballet. Here’s your Outer Banks Movie Update for the weekend of August 25, 2017! Avengers co-stars Elizabeth...

‘Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks’ Season 4 Ep. 5 Previews

Season 4 of the locally filmed National Geographic Channel (NatGeo) reality competition series Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks continues with Episode 5, titled “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead”, and we have two official previews and two...

New World Festival of Arts 2017 Award Winners Announced

Perfect summer weather, over 75 world-class artists, and the backdrop of the Manteo waterfront provided the ideal setting for the 36th Annual New World Festival of the Arts on August 16 and 17. Mixed media...