The Wright family gathered at the spot where Orville and Wilbur achieved the first flight in Kill Devil Hills, NC at the 110th anniversary on December 17, 2013. (photo: OBXentertainment.com)

Wright Brothers Memorial Celebrates First Flight 110th Anniversary [Photo Gallery]

Today, December 17, 2013, is the 110th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight in what is now Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, where the annual commemoration ceremony took place earlier today at Wright...

The 5th Annual Violins and Voices Christmas Concert, December 14, 2013 at St. Andrews Church in Nags Head. (photo: OBXentertainment.com)

Watch The Violins & Voices Christmas Concert Finale [Video]

The 5th Annual Violins and Voices Classical Christmas Concert returned to St. Andrews Church in Nags Head this past Saturday, December 14, featuring some of the Outer Banks’ most talented local singers and musicians...

Celebrate Wright Brothers First Flight 110th Anniversary

The 110th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight in what is now Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina will be commemorated this week with a full day of free events happening at Wright Brothers...

[Poll] What Is Your Favorite Christmas Movie?

From Bing Crosby to Clark Griswold, Ralphie and his Red Rider BB gun to Buddy the Elf and the Polar Express, there are dozens of Christmas-themed movies that have become part of our holiday...

Winter Lights Brighten Elizabethan Gardens Christmas

The Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island is hosting a spectacular 25-night event of holiday lights and sights this month. Open Tuesday through Saturday this week and next week, and then on Dec. 26-28 during...

Elizabeth II Lights Up Manteo Waterfront for Christmas

Elizabeth II, the 16th century ship whose home port is at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, is ablaze with Christmas lights for the first time ever this holiday season, giving the downtown waterfront...

Celebrate Christmas Past at Island Farm

You’re invited to celebrate Christmas Past at Island Farm on Roanoke Island this weekend. This day of holiday events is set for this Saturday, December 14, starting at 2pm when Santa Claus is scheduled...

Village Realty Announces 2013 Video Contest Winner [Local Buzz]

The winners in the Annual Village Realty Outer Banks Photo & Video Contest have been chosen. This is the fifth year that Village Realty has held this popular contest and the first time for...

Roanoke Island Festival Park Wins Christmas Wreath Contest

Roanoke Island Festival Park was awarded first place in the 3rd Annual Roanoke Island Garden Club and Town of Manteo Christmas Wreath Contest. The design and creation of the RIFP wreath was a team...

Village Realty Announces Vacation Giveaway Winner [Local Buzz]

Nicole Tata from Lima, Ohio was chosen as the 2013 Winner in the Great Vacation Giveaway sponsored by Outer Banks Connection and Village Realty. The prize was a week in a luxury oceanfront home...

Dare Arts Council To Host Holiday Art Party Workshop

The Dare County Arts CouncilĀ isĀ presenting a new workshop with artist Mari Beth LaRose this week called the Holiday Art Party, a fun night where participants will paint a decorative holiday door ornament. LaRose will...

Dare Arts Council Presents Holiday Small Works Show

The Dare County Arts Council will host their annual Holiday Small Works Show for the month of December. Support your local artists this season, as you discover fine art and handcraft that will please...

Village Realty Announces 2013 Photo Contest Winners [Local Buzz]

The winners in the 5th Annual Village Realty Outer Banks Photo Contest have been chosen. The Grand Prize Winner is Amanda Robenolt from Austin, Ohio. She wins a free week during the off season...

Santa Claus To Visit Kill Devil Hills Fire Station

Santa Claus will be taking a brief break from his workshop to visit the children of Dare County and get their Christmas wish lists. You are invited to come visit Santa while he’s in...

Outer Banks Festival of Trees Celebrates 25th Christmas

Outer Banks Hotline’s annual Festival of Trees Christmas fundraiser celebrates its 25th year this December, with a full weekend of events scheduled in Nags Head. You can preview this year’s trees on Thursday, December...

Santa Arrives at Kites with Lights in Nags Head

Santa flys into Nags Head to kick off the Outer Banks Christmas season at the annual Kites with Lights demonstration atop Jockey’s Ridge this Thanksgiving weekend! The Kitty Hawk Kites store in Nags Head...

Festival Park Celebrates 30th Birthday of Elizabeth II

The 30th Anniversary Commemoration of the Christening and Launching of the Elizabeth II is happening this Friday at Roanoke Island Festival Park. The 16th century representative ship, the Elizabeth II, will turn 30 years...

Dare County Arts Council Chillin' For Winter Fundraiser

TheĀ Dare County Arts Council will host their winter fundraiser, Chillinā€™ for the Arts, this December in Manteo. Ā ā€œWe are very excited about Chillinā€™ for the Arts. It is a phenomenal opportunity for the community...

Violins & Voices Christmas Concert Returns to Nags Head

The 5th Annual Violins and Voices Classical Christmas Concert returns to Nags Head this December, featuring some of the Outer Banks’ most talented local singers and musicians performing live to benefit GEM Adult Day...

Have Breakfast With Santa To Help The Angel Tree

Village Realty is raising money for the Angel Tree this Christmas and inviting kids in Dare County to kick off their holiday season with Breakfast with Santa. Ā You areĀ invited to a delicious buffet breakfast...