Ocracoke Status Updates

Caring & Conservation
https://outerbanksthisweek.com/articles/caring-conservation

The Outer Banks is storied with tales of progress, development and change. The weather, tourism and even the landscape ebb and flow like the tides. Amidst the shifting nature of these shores, the wild Banker horses of Corolla have remained a constant.

Thanks to the Wright brothers, the Outer Banks will always be associated with the history of flight. But when it comes to keeping the spirit of flight alive on the Outer Banks in the 21st century, we can thank Kitty Hawk Kites. Learn their story and find out how to join in on this weekend's 50th anniversary festivities here 👇

Justin takes the show down the street from the studio to the Creef Boathouse to experience the first Downtown Manteo Market of 2024. He speaks with young entrepreneurs, the town police chief, a new resident of the town and a few different town officials to help unveil their newest campaign "Meet Me in Manteo".

Wanchese Off-Road Diesel Performance in Kill Devil Hills is the Outer Banks' premier mechanic shop for all general maintenance or major modifications to your diesel truck, car or SUV! Master mechanic Ryan Walker and his crew have more than 20 years of experience and will guarantee your vehicle gets the attention it deserves. Give them a call at (252) 715-0025 or follow them on Facebook WOR Diesel Performance.

With their 50th Anniversary Celebration, a visit from Life Is Good® founder John Jacobs and the 52nd annual Hang Gliding Spectacular (the world's longest-running hang gliding competition — and arguably the most fun), this is a HUGE week for Kitty Hawk Kites. These events are FREE and open to YOU, the public. Get details at the link below and find some time to experience this special occasion firsthand.

https://www.kittyhawk.com/events/

Spring into Christmas
https://outerbanksthisweek.com/articles/spring-christmas

Yes, the daffodils are nodding their yellow heads and the sea oats are turning green, but who’s to say we can’t enjoy a little red and green sparkle and some ho, ho, ho all year round?

In this stand-alone episode of the podcast Blake Taft, director of "The Little Mermaid" musical, originating from Cape Hatteras Secondary School, talks with Justin about his background in theater, how the production was brought to life by students of Cape Hatteras and what other plays and/or musicals are on the horizon.

Thank you for all the amazing birthday wishes. It was an amazing day spent with some of favorite people, my employees! Thanks for your hard work! Couldn't do it without you!