An estimated 40,000 bikers visited these islands April 21-29 during our otherwise slow shoulder seasons.

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners were given Wednesday the proposed town budget for fiscal year 2013 during a relatively brief meeting.
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Data from the first quarter of 2012 certainly gives reason for hope the market is emerging from doldrums.

In the latest return volley in what resembles a ping-pong match, a lawsuit filed by four current and former Kill Devil Hills police officers has been moved back to the state court system.
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The Outer Banks launch of 4G LTE service is scheduled for Memorial Day or sooner. Mid-Atlantic beach resorts are scheduled for service before tourist season kicks off.
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Consider this: what if you were to be injured in an automobile accident or suddenly diagnosed with an illness. Would your loved ones know your wishes concerning your healthcare? Advanced care planning involves personal decisions one must make ahead of time in the event that you are unable to make decisions later that would affectfull story »

After being diagnosed with cancer in the 1980’s, local resident Alice Kelly realized the need for services for cancer patients living on the Outer Banks. In 1989, she founded The Outer Banks Cancer Support Group to assist Dare County cancer patients. Initially, the group offered moral support for cancer patients along with assistance with transportation.full story »

Bonita A. Hurdle, Nags Head’s director of Human Resources, has graduated from the 2010-2011 Municipal Administration Course of the School of Government, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The program in Municipal Administration is designed for managers, department heads and officials whose responsibilities require a broad understanding of functions beyond individual areas of specialization.full story »

If you’ve enjoyed the retro tye-dye shirts and accessories at Island Dyes’ small Beach Road store, get ready for more.
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The Currituck office volunteers of Interfaith Community Outreach will be holding a fish and chicken fry, plus a yard sale, at the Currituck Sound Park on Saturday, May 5 . Under the leadership of Nad Miyasato, the event chair, a number of Currituck faith communities will be working together to make this event successful. Leonfull story »

East Carolina University will present “Storybook Theatre Tales from Around the World” on Saturday, May 5, at 1 p.m. in the Indoor Theatre. The production will be interactive, with children participating throughout the performance in song, movement and dance. A short post-production workshop will follow the performance where children will be invited to work withfull story »

The Town of Nags Head’s Board of Commissioners has scheduled two additional budget workshops to discuss the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget. The public is encouraged to attend the workshops. Both workshops will be held in the Board of Commissioners Room at Nags Head’s municipal complex, located at 5401 S. Croatan Highway. Wednesday, May 9 atfull story »