Posts Tagged: Nags Head

Nags Head Considering Renovations to YMCA Skate Park

Nags Head Considering Renovations to YMCA Skate Park

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners agreed this week to approve an application for a National Endowment for the Arts grant that, if approved, could go toward designing and developing plans for a future...

Art Mural Honors Local Mom and Son Lost to Fire

Art Mural Honors Local Mom and Son Lost to Fire

A new mural recently completed at Dowdy Park in Nags Head celebrates the life of a beloved local mom and her young son who were lost to a fire earlier this year, honoring them...

Dowdy Park Farmer’s Markets Resume with Masks Required

Dowdy Park Farmer’s Markets Resume with Masks Required

Weekly farmer’s markets at Dowdy Park in Nags Head have resumed, with masks or cloth face coverings required for all who attend. Featuring various local vendors, the farmer’s market events are currently scheduled to...

Nags Head to Require Masks at Possible 2020 Dowdy Park Events

Nags Head to Require Masks at Possible 2020 Dowdy Park Events

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners met this week to approve the town’s $21.8 million budget ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year beginning on July 1, including funds allocated for possible 2020 events at...

Jennette’s Pier Chosen as Final Test Site for U.S. Dept. of Energy Competition

Jennette’s Pier Chosen as Final Test Site for U.S. Dept. of Energy Competition

Today (6/8/20), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the winners of the second stage (DESIGN) of the Waves to Water Prize, and, in partnership with the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), also announced that Jennette’s...

Nags Head Considering Subscription-Based Recycling Program

Nags Head Considering Subscription-Based Recycling Program

The Town of Nags Head is asking its residents if they would be interested in a subscription-based curbside recycling program, after the Board of Commissioners heard numerous comments from homeowners complaining about the board’s...

Dare County Announces 2nd COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Event

Dare County Announces 2nd COVID-19 Drive-Thru Testing Event

Dare County has partnered with Mako Medical Laboratories, out of Raleigh, to host a second drive-thru COVID-19 testing event in Dare County. The event will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 starting at...

Nags Head Town Manager Leaving for Position in Southern Shores

Nags Head Town Manager Leaving for Position in Southern Shores

Nags Head Town Manager Cliff Ogburn announced at the town’s Board of Commissioners meeting on May 20 that he has accepted a position as the town manager in Southern Shores. “I’m proud to have...

Nags Head Cancels July 4th, 2020 Fireworks

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...

UPDATE: 2020 Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade Canceled

UPDATE: 2020 Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade Canceled

The 31st Annual Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade will return to Nags Head this March has been canceled due to concerns over Covid-19 (aka the Coronavirus). Billed as the largest St. Patrick’s celebration in North...

Celebrate July 4th, 2019 on the Outer Banks

This Independence Day there will be plenty of Outer Banks July 4th fireworks displays happening throughout the area to keep the sky alive with explosions of color in celebration of America’s birthday. In addition...

2019 Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade Highlights [Video / Photo Gallery]

2019 Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade Highlights [Video / Photo Gallery]

The 30th Annual Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade returned to Nags Head for a beautiful St. Patrick’s Day celebration earlier today (March 17, 2019). Founded Mike Kelly, owner of Pamlico Jack’s and Mako’s restaurants, the popular...

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Weekend on the Outer Banks

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Weekend on the Outer Banks

St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, but there will be no shortage of green-themed events celebrating Irish holiday all weekend on the Outer Banks. In addition the annual St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, here’s...

2019 Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade Returns to Nags Head

2019 Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade Returns to Nags Head

The 30th Annual Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade will return to Nags Head on St. Patrick’s Day 2019. Parade founder Mike Kelly, owner of Pamlico Jack’s and Mako’s restaurants, recently confirmed to OBX Entertainment that...

Celebrate July 4th 2018 on the Outer Banks

This Independence Day there will be plenty of Outer Banks July 4th fireworks displays happening throughout the area to keep the sky alive with explosions of color in celebration of America’s birthday. In addition...

Killer Dunes Charity Run Returns to Jockey’s Ridge July 4th

The 13th Annual Killer Dunes 2-Miler and Fun Run benefit returns to Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head on the morning of Wednesday, July 4th. Start off your Independence Day by completing a...

Food Truck Showdown Parks in Nags Head

The Outer Banks’ first ever Food Truck Showdown is happening this weekend in Nags Head. The event will feature a dozen local food trucks, plus local beer and wine, live music, a non-profit fair,...

OBX Shred Fest Announces 2018 Musicians and Special Guests

The 3rd Annual Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest returns to the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head this weekend, and this year’s entertainment lineup has been announced. On Saturday, May 19, musicians, skateboarders, BMX riders, roller derby women,...

Bodie Island and Cape Hatteras Lighthouses Opening Date Announced

The Bodie Island and Cape Hatteras Lighthouses will be open for climbing this year from Friday, April 20 through Monday, October 8. National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent David Hallac invites the local...

Music Video Filming in Nags Head Casting Adult Male

Music Video Filming in Nags Head Casting Adult Male

As the Outer Banks’ burgeoning local film industry continues to grow, a new music video production is set to film at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head in early April, and the production...