Gov. Cooper Announces Phase 2 of North Carolina Reopening

Governor Roy Cooper announced today details of the “Safer at Home” Phase Two of the reopening of North Carolina, which the will begin at 5:00 p.m. this Friday, May 22, but strongly stressed a...

Dare County Announces COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing

Dare County Department of Health and Human Services Director Dr. Sheila Davies announced today plans for COVID-19 drive-thru testing to begin in the county. In an effort to increase testing for COVID-19 the federal...

Two Children Rescued from Ocean Rip Currents in Frisco

A local Dare County resident rescued two young girls from dangerous ocean rip currents at the beach in the village of Frisco, on Hatteras Island, on Friday (May 15). Dare County resident, Jeffrey Del...

Here’s What Visitors to the Outer Banks Need to Know

The Outer Banks will collectively lift all restrictions on entry for visitors starting this weekend, and the Dare County Department of Health and Human Services has provided an updated rundown of all the safety...

22nd Dare County Resident Tests Positive for Covid-19

Dare County Health and Human Services has received a new positive Covid-19 test result, an individual identified as a local Dare resident. It is unclear as of this writing how the person came into...

National Park Service Outer Banks Sites Announce Phased Reopening

The National Park Service announced today details of its first phase of reopening Outer Banks sites, including Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site on Roanoke Island, and...

Kill Devil Hills to Allow Outdoor Dining at Restaurant Parking Lots

Kill Devil Hills Mayor Ben Sproul signed an Emergency Order this week that will allow outdoor dining at restaurant parking lots within the town. Starting in Phase Two of the state’s reopening, which North...

Three More Dare County Residents Test Positive for Covid-19

Dare County Health and Human Services received three new positive Covid-19 test results over this past weekend (May9-10), all of which are local Dare residents who acquired the virus from direct contact. One of...

Nags Head Cancels July 4th, 2020 Fireworks

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners voted this week to cancel the town’s annual July 4th Independence Day fireworks display, adhering to social distancing guidelines due to the ongoing Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. The board...

Outer Banks Reopening for Visitors May 16

Dare County, in coordination with Hyde and Currituck Counties, will lift restrictions on entry for visitors beginning on Saturday, May 16 at 12:01 a.m. This decision follows the announcement by Governor Roy Cooper yesterday...

Gov. Cooper Details Phase 1 of Reopening North Carolina

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has announced details to Phase One of reopening the state, which will begin on Friday, May 8, and will last at least two weeks. In a press conference on...

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Artz Music & Photography Wins 2020 Couples’ Choice Award for OBX Weddings

Artz Music & Photography, the Outer Banks-based husband-wife team of Matt and Sue Artz, has won the 2020 Couples’ Choice Award from WeddingWire.com for the 11th year in a row! This is the 11th...

Tourism to Outer Banks NPS Sites Creates $255.4 Million in Economic Benefits

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 3,212,924 visitors to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial in 2018 spent $203.1 million in communities near...

Outer Banks Hearts & Arts Show - Feb. 9, 2019 at Secret Island in Kill Devil Hills

Outer Banks Hearts & Arts Show Brings Over 25 Vendors to Secret Island

OBX Entertainment presents the inaugural Hearts & Arts Show, a new event debuting at Secret Island Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills this February. Whether you are celebrating your sweetheart in preparation for Valentine’s Day, healing...

Outer Banks Hearts & Arts Show - Feb. 9, 2019 at Secret Island in Kill Devil Hills

Inaugural Hearts & Arts Show Coming to Secret Island, Kill Devil Hills

 OBX Entertainment presents the inaugural Hearts & Arts Show, a new event debuting at Secret Island Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills this February. Whether you are celebrating your sweetheart in preparation for Valentine’s Day, healing...

Outer Banks Hearts & Arts Show - Feb. 9, 2019 at Secret Island in Kill Devil Hills

Outer Banks Hearts & Arts Show Seeking Vendors

 OBX Entertainment presents the inaugural Hearts & Arts Show, a new event debuting at Secret Island Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills in February. Whether you are celebrating your sweetheart in preparation for Valentine’s Day,...

Santa Claus Coming to Kill Devil Hills Town Hall Dec. 8

The Christmas season has arrived on the Outer Banks and Santa Claus is coming to town, arriving early this year at Kill Devil Hills Town Hall. Kids are invited to come meet Santa at...

2018 Outer Banks Halloween Parade Comes to Kill Devil Hills Oct. 28

OBX Entertainment presents the 5th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade of Costumes this Sunday, Oct. 28, at Aviation Park in Kill Devil Hills. Kill Devil Hills Mayor Sheila Davies said, “I’m thrilled that Matt...

Matt Artz and Glenn Eure at the Ghost Fleet Gallery Centennial of Flight exhibit opening in December 2003. (Photo by Chip Artz)

Outer Banks Icon Glenn Eure Dies at 86

We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of a true Outer Banks icon in every sense of the word, our friend Glenn Eure, a local legend, an American patriot, and an incomparably...

OBX Entertainment Reveals 2018 Outer Banks Halloween Parade Location

OBX Entertainment is proud to announce that the 5th Annual Outer Banks Halloween Parade of Costumes will take place at Aviation Park in the town of Kill Devil Hills, on the last Sunday in...