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TOWN REPORT What’s happening all over the beach

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R26 D.I.WHY NOT? Build underbed storage on the cheap R27 REFLECTIONS ON RETIREMENT Adjusting the sails

R14 WEATHERPROOF New materials bring longevity to local homes R16

R24 SAVING STATIONS U.S. Life-Saving Service stations with new purposes

OUTSIDE THE OUTER BANKS International travel with the Chamber of Commerce

R20 BETTER TOGETHER A new artists’ cooperative debuts in Corolla

R28 WHAT ABOUT THE BAG? The debate over single-use plastics R30 MOOD BOARD Coastal kitchen comfort R32 CLASSIFIEDS

R22 MAPPING IT OUT The plan for a pedestrian-friendly Currituck

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ABOUT THE COVER: The Corolla Village Market is proving that an artists’ co-op can thrive in Corolla. Photo by Lori Douglas. THIS PAGE: Photo by Wes Snyder (top); photo by Lori Douglas (bottom).

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This summer a growing number of markets popped up along the Outer Banks, giving locals and visitors alike the chance to regularly shop for fresh produce, seasonal goods and a variety of handcrafted items. The twice-weekly Secotan Market in Wanchese (pictured here) and the monthly Dowdy Park Farmers’ Market in Nags Head were two of this area’s most recent additions. Photo by Wes Snyder.

from the editor THE ACT OF WRITING IS, TO LARGE DEGREE,

Not in every instance, of course, but as someone who’s spent much of her adult life writing for a living in a number of ways, I can pretty confidently stand by that statement. Take this editor’s letter for instance. Anyone who knows me well enough can attest to the fact that I always have at least a dozen-plus excuses for putting this thing off until the very last minute. What many people don’t know, however, is that I mostly do that because setting aside some alone time to compose an article focused on a particular aspect of the Outer Banks is a piece of cake compared to sitting down with myself to take stock of things – and then coming up with a 500-ish-word way to translate my comprehensive personal feelings about said issue into something that’s meant to be viewed in (what often and overwhelmingly feels like) a very public realm.

SOLITARY

PURSUIT.

In short? It’s never not a scary prospect at the onset. But what I try to remind myself each and every time is this: The point of writing, at heart, is to communicate. Whether that encompasses outlining specific journalistic stories, creating more novelistic narratives or recounting personal anecdotes as part of a quarterly missive, writing doesn’t (and, in my opinion, shouldn’t) exist in a vacuum; it’s meant to be read, pondered and (hopefully) shared – and it should ultimately foster a connection between the solitary act of sitting down with pen and paper (or laptop, iPhone, etc.) with the generally noisy, occasionally strange and beautifully chaotic conversations going on in the wider world. Inside this issue we put a spotlight on the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce’s relatively new travel program that gives local residents group opportunities to visit other lands, we took a peek inside Corolla’s dynamic new artists’ cooperative, and we delved into the various ways

that our community continues to collectively address the increasingly pressing issue of single-use plastic waste – among many other things. And the main thing I took away from these sometimes seemingly disparate topics is that while certain ideas might, at least initially, be born out of solitude, the successful end result of any endeavor almost inevitably requires a collaborative effort. So go ahead and start small, but don’t forget to think big – there’s still so much out there that we can accomplish together. As always, I hope you enjoy this issue!

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Nags Head WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR TOWN? HERE’S A REPORT FROM ALL OVER THE OUTER BANKS.

Currituck County After a ruling by a state appeals court in favor of a renewable energy company, Currituck County issued a permit in June for a solar farm to be built near Grandy. Back in 2016, the county denied a permit for San Francisco-based Ecoplexus to build a 20-megawatt solar array along the north side of Uncle Graham Road on the site of the former Goose Creek Golf Course. Now that it has been approved, the contractor reports that the facility will provide clean energy for 1,900 local homes. Construction at the 102-acre site is expected to begin by year’s end and be completed in mid-2019. It will be the third solar farm in Currituck County. Due to objections to the Ecoplexus proposal when concerns were raised about the loss of farmland and the reflections from the solar panels, the county had stopped issuing permits for the solar facilities. In light of this new ruling, Currituck is now studying whether it should reconsider its ban on solar farms.

Duck In the interest of maintaining its small town character and atmosphere, the town of Duck planning board recommended that the town set the maximum square footage for a single-family residence at 7,000-square feet this past July. But the board also agreed that larger residences may be allowed in exchange for higher development standards – although only three houses larger than that have been built since the town was incorporated 16 years ago. Plans are also in the works for the town of Duck to purchase three parcels totaling 1.52 acres for $1.22 million from the Herron family. The land, which is located across from AQUA Restaurant & Spa and wraps around Scarborough Lane, will provide additional green space for town residents and visitors. Town Manager Chris Layton says that the concept is for the property to become some kind of park area with amenities, while adding that a committee will be selected after the deal is closed to develop a master plan for the site. R8

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Southern Shores During a June meeting, the Southern Shores Town Council approved a conditional use amendment for small businesses to operate drive-through windows in the commercial zoning district. That vote was immediately followed by another vote on an application for a conditional use permit to operate an ice cream drive-through business located along U.S. 158 – the first of its kind in Southern Shores. It was quickly approved in a unanimous vote.

The lack of affordable workforce housing is becoming a crisis, according to a recent report from the Nags Head Local Business Committee. Some businesses have had to cut hours and/or provide housing as an employee benefit because staff members cannot find housing on their own. The report recommends studying some potential housing solutions, including: broadening the use of dormitories as accessories to commercial businesses; allowing apartments or small detached dwellings on the same property as a larger dwelling; making exceptions in zoning for housing on commercial properties; bringing in temporary structures to use for seasonal housing; controlling the use of short-term rentals such as Airbnb; and other approaches such as zoning modifications, property improvement flexibility and density bonuses.

Manteo

The town is seeking grant funds from the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation’s N.C. Trails program to build a trail connecting Kitty Hawk Park to Birch Lane Trail in the Kitty Hawk Woods Preserve. The proposed project would provide an additional 490 feet to the existing trail network, including a natural walking path and a six-footwide elevated boardwalk. It would also make the entrance to the 1.8-mile Birch Lane Trail easier to recognize, while providing better access to parking and restrooms at the Kitty Hawk Park. If the grant is awarded, the project will be constructed in early 2019.

Efforts to save an early 20th-century hotel in downtown Manteo appear to have been for naught now that both preservationists and local officials are about to throw in the towel. This past July, the Manteo Board of Commissioners agreed to start plans to demolish the building and use the site as green space and for much-needed downtown parking. Once known as the Hotel Fort Raleigh, the 1931 brick building on Budleigh Street was purchased in 1974 by Dare County for office space – although the county’s administrative offices were moved to a new complex near the Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge in 2001. The county’s plans to tear down the building three years ago were put on hold while Preservation North Carolina investigated finding a buyer to restore it, but the deteriorated building proved to be too costly to restore.

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In June, town commissioners in Kill Devil Hills unanimously approved a zoning amendment that will allow cottage courts to be built on the oceanfront. Once a favorite option for summer visitors, cottage courts were made non-conforming in the 1980s, but numerous residents and visitors have lately pressed the town to offer alternatives to the huge weekly rental houses that currently line the beach road.

A final report from a College of the Albemarle (COA) task force that was released this past June recommends that the COA’s curriculum should focus on professions in the health sciences, commercial driving and public safety fields – all of which have growing demands for skilled workers. Recommendations also include offering college preparation courses for Dare County high school students; expanded learning opportunities for handicapped people in the hospitality industries; and for additional training in jobs related to the environment, natural resources and aquaculture. The report is the culmination of input gathered from five community meetings held by the task force between December and April. The county is planning to build a new COA campus in Manteo in 2019.

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Wright Brothers National Memorial Reopening The Wright Brothers National Memorial’s visitors’ center in Kill Devil Hills is expected to reopen by late September after undergoing improvements and the installation of new interactive exhibits. The National Park Service’s $7.3 million renovation that began in November 2016 has limited the options for visitors to the outdoor monument and historic grounds where boulders mark the Wright brothers’ historic flights on December 17, 1903. A small, temporary bookstore and the existing reconstructed camp building have been available for visitors to explore during the renovations.

New Director Chosen for Beach Food Pantry This past June, the Beach Food Pantry announced that Elisabeth Silverthorne has been hired to succeed former Executive Director Theresa Armendarez. Armendarez resigned after two years at the organization due to her plans to relocate to New England. In addition to seven years of experience serving the nonprofit community in Dare County, Silverthorne has a nonprofit management certificate from Duke University and a law degree from American University’s Washington College of Law. The Beach Food Pantry provides free groceries to people in the community who are experiencing a temporary crisis or are affected by a natural event or emergency.

Max Radio of the Carolinas Changing Hands Four Outer Banks radio stations operated by Max Radio of the Carolinas have been sold to JAM Media Solutions, a media research, advertising and management company based in East Orange, New Jersey. According to an article in Radio + Television Business Report, a filing was submitted by JAM in June with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that confirmed the pending sale. Owner Jonathan A. Mason, who launched JAM in 2015, agreed to pay $1.75 million for WCXL- FM 104.1 “Beach 104” in Kill Devil Hills and WCMS-FM “Water Country 94.5” in Hatteras. Mason is also purchasing WVOD-FM “The Sound 99.1” in Nags Head and WZPR-FM “Classic Rock 92.3” in Nags Head for $100,000. Max Media’s share of the online newspaper, The Outer Banks Voice, is also included in the deal. The ownership transfer is pending FCC approval, which is expected in mid-September. R10

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Dare County Arts Council Expansion A $50,000 grant awarded in July to the Dare County Arts Council from the Outer Banks Community Foundation will be used to expand the gallery and art center to an area behind the historic courthouse building across from the Manteo waterfront. The nonprofit Arts Council, which has leased the facility from Dare County since 2010, plans to build a courtyard space with benches, decorative screens and walking paths for art shows, special events and programs. The project amount is not yet known, but the Arts Council has plans to raise funds to cover costs above those provided by the Community Foundation grant.

New College Job Search Tool A new feature has been launched through the College of the Albemarle’s Career Coach website for employers looking for skilled workers. The work opportunities job board allows employers to post jobs opportunities for students, graduates and the general public. In turn, people can review jobs, build a resume and apply for jobs at no cost through the board. Each job opening is reviewed and approved by the college before it goes live. The site also features resources to help people identify their interests and explore both career and educational opportunities.

Inaugural Mustang Rock & Roast Will Be This October The inaugural Mustang Rock & Roast fundraiser will be held at Mike Dianna’s Grill Room on October 13 and 14, and it will feature 14 live bands from all over the East Coast as well as great North Carolina barbeque and oysters. The event is a Bearded Face Production that’s presented by the Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism, and it will kick off at noon on Saturday and continue into the night with six-piece rock-funk-punk fusion band Big Something as the headliner. Gates will open again on Sunday at one p.m., with Pink Talking Fish headlining the evening show. Part of the proceeds will go to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund and the Mustang Outreach Program, a music program for local youth.

Cultivating Local Leaders The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is accepting 2018-2019 applications for Leadership OBX, a program aimed at developing community leaders. The program, which started in 2014, offers a welcome reception, a retreat and 10 full-day sessions. Leadership OBX is designed to broaden community understanding, build leadership skills and working relationships, and foster personal growth and development. For more information, contact Julie Tortelli at (252) 441-8144.

Jumping for Joy Providing a new kind of entertainment on the Outer Banks, Jumpmasters Trampoline Park opened their doors this past June. The indoor amusement facility is located on U.S. 64 in Manteo in a renovated building that most recently housed a lumber business. In addition to multiple trampolines for open jumping, the family-friendly park features a climbing wall, obstacle course lanes, a foam pit and a dodgeball area. Jumpmasters also has an onsite snack bar and offers fitness classes, toddler play time and space for birthday parties.

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sun salutations Beach Realty & Construction Beach Realty Recognizes Top Agents Beach Realty & Construction is pleased to announce their top three producing sales agents this year to date: Danielle Taylor, Joanne Kepler and Tammy Russell. This recognition is based on volume of closed sales from January through July 2018. All three agents earned Agent of the Month distinctions in 2018 and are past recipients of the Agent of the Year award. Tammy Russell leads the Beach team in number of units closed in both 2017 and 2018. Beach Realty & Construction is a full-service real estate company offering real estate sales, vacation rentals and new construction and remodeling. For more information, contact salesteam@beachrealtync.com.

Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales Brindley Beach Vacation & Sales Announces Top Producing Agent Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales would like to congratulate Edith Rowe, the Top Producer Year to Date. Edith holds a broker’s license and has been in sales on the Outer Banks since 2000. In addition to a thorough knowledge of real estate and construction, Edith possesses an extensive knowledge of the Outer Banks. She brings to the table a degree of local sales acumen and familiarity with the area found in few agents. Contact Edith at (252) 202-6165, toll free at (877) 642-3224 or at edithroweobx@gmail.com.

Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Heather VanderMyde Team Named Top Producing Team Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty is pleased to announce that Heather VanderMyde, along with team members Will Gregg, Kasey Rabar and Kiirsten Farr, are their 2018 Mid-Year Top Producers for the firm. This award is based on closed sales volume through June 30. Heather can be reached at (252) 202-2375 or hvandermyde@gmail.com.

Brad Beacham Named Top Producing Agent Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty congratulates Brad Beacham as the 2018 Mid-Year Top Producing Agent. This award is based on closed sales volume through June 30. Brad can be reached at (252) 202-6920 or brad@bradbeacham.com.

Kent Copeland Earns the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award

Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty is pleased to welcome Joanna Harrington to the Kill Devil Hills office. Joanna graduated from East Carolina University in 2014 with a degree in communications and a marketing background. Originally from Elizabeth City, she now calls the Outer Banks home. Joanna can be reached at (252) 333-9442 or joannaharrington@cbseaside.com.

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Local Howard Hanna Agents Receive Prestigious Recognition Howard Hanna’s Southeast region recently recognized their Champion Club members for their outstanding achievement in the first trimester of 2018. Celebrating at the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach were the Outer Banks Champion Club agents: Mike Siers, Randy Jones, Stacy Siers and Lynn Sherman.

Resort Realty Resort Realty Announces Second Quarter Top Producers Cooper Hawk of the Kitty Hawk office was the Overall Top Producing Agent of the second quarter and top producer of the Kitty Hawk office. In 2003, Cooper relocated to the Outer Banks from Pittsburgh, PA, and went from being a commercial real estate broker to a residential real estate broker. Cooper can be reached at the Kitty Hawk office at (252) 261-7060 or on his cell at (252) 202-4019. Kim Endre took the Top Producer spot for the Nags Head office for the second quarter of 2018. She is the broker-in-charge and director of real estate sales, overseeing all the offices and agents. She obtained her license in 2004 and has been volunteering for the local and state realtors’ associations ever since. Kim loves working with her clients, and also loves being a team leader to the Resort Realty agents. Kim can be reached at the Nags Head office at (252) 441-7156 or on her cell at (252) 202-3696. Susie VonSuskil was the Top Producer in Corolla for the second quarter. Originally from Alexandria, Va., Susie came on vacation in 1982 and never left! After obtaining her real estate license in 1984, she worked in site sales for Ship’s Watch in Duck. After changing over to general real estate in 1990, she now concentrates her efforts in Corolla and the northern Outer Banks. Susie has earned a Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation, and she is also an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR). She can be reached at the Corolla office at (252) 453-3700 or on her cell at (252) 207-1088.

Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty agent Kent Copeland has earned membership in the company’s International Sterling Society, a level achieved by only the top 17 percent of all Coldwell Banker sales associates internationally. Kent can be reached at (252) 202-2815 or kent@cbseaside.com.

Mercedes Tabano took the Top Producer title in the Duck office for the second quarter. “I’ve spent 36 years as a tough negotiator and confident problem solver,” says Mercedes. “I was born to be a realtor!” She believes that realtors are the guardians of the American Dream and every time she puts someone in his or her new home, she helps to preserve that freedom. Mercedes can be reached at the Duck office at (252) 261-8686 or directly at (252) 305-1358.

David Fry Earns the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award

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Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty congratulates agent David Fry on his best year ever. David also earned the company’s International Sterling Society Award, a level achieved by only the top 17 percent of all Coldwell Banker sales associates internationally. David can be reached at (252) 256-2136 or davidfry@cbseaside.com.

Emily Quinn and Christy Cartwright Complete Smart Home Course Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty announces that two independent sales associates, Emily Quinn and Christy Cartwright, completed the Smart Home Technology Education Course offered by Coldwell Banker University. The curriculum was developed by Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC and CEDIA, the global trade association for the home technology market. As smart homes become increasingly sought after, these agents now have the knowledge necessary to navigate the smart amenities available in new and upgraded homes. Call Emily at (252) 412-5991, or call Christy at (252) 207-2127. R12

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Sun Realty Congratulates Second Quarter Agents of the Month The Willey Real Estate Group once again earned top honors for both April and June 2018. Working out of the Kill Devil Hills office, Hugh “Scooter” Willey has been building and investing in real estate since 1985. His wife, Gerri, began her real estate career in 2006. Together, they are a top-producing team, empowering clients through education, stress-free transactions and excellent service. The Willey Real Estate Group can be reached at (252) 489-8491. Michael Davenport earned Agent of the Month for May 2018. A fivetime Sun Realty Agent of the Year and a past recipient of the N.C. Association of REALTORS® President’s Award for Outstanding Service, Michael has more than 32 years of experience in Outer Banks real estate, all at Sun Realty. Michael brings service, knowledge and experience to each transaction. Contact Michael at (252) 202-6113 or visit MichaelDavenportOBX.com.

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hen one thinks about the look of a quintessential Outer Banks home, the cedar shake style so famously seen in the Nags Head Beach Cottage Row Historic District is probably one of the first things that come to mind. But a lot has changed since the 1800s when those cottages were originally built, and advances in home building technology and other materials now allow homes to maintain their coastal charm while increasing their protection. “Cedar shake will always have a place on the Outer Banks, both for its aesthetics and its overall durability,” says Matt Neal of Neal Contracting in Southern Shores. Newer techniques involve using a rain screen product, explains Matt, which puts some space behind the shingles and prolongs their lifespan by allowing them to dry more quickly. Another new trend on the Outer Banks to combat harsh coastal conditions is PVC trim and siding, due to PVC’s superior weather resistance. Before, PVC was susceptible to shrinking and warping, but it has since been corrected with newer formulas. “It’s a very durable companion to cedar shake siding, often being the trim of choice for a natural cedar shake home,” says Matt. There are also alternatives to cedar shake, such as HardiePlank siding, a material that is manufactured to mimic just about any other siding material, and LP SmartSide. “The SmartSide has done particularly well here because it doesn’t decay as quickly, holds paint very well, and is user-friendly for the installers,” Matt adds. An interesting new structural addition that’s been incorporated over the past five years into homes on the Outer Banks is shear walls that are engineered into the homes to provide wind resistance. “These walls provide a buttress effect for the lateral wind shear on the walls of the home,” Matt explains. “They’re integral to building a lasting home in a high wind zone.” Exterior wall sheathing options have also evolved beyond basic plywood, and new membrane-coated panels called ZIP System walls, are becoming increasingly popular. “The benefit is that they have a built-in weather wrap, so the home is partially dried in when the sheathing is installed,” says Matt, while also noting that many local builders still choose to install a weather barrier over it for added insurance. Although more expensive than traditional asphalt shingles – which are still commonly used on the Outer Banks – metal roofing has become more common here as well because of its wind resistance and overall durability. And for obvious reasons, stainless steel nails and fasteners have replaced former galvanized versions. “Local builders all have their own tricks of the trade when it comes to weather proofing,” says Matt. “And the newer products add a lot to the arsenal, but it’s ultimately the skill of the installer, the experience of the builder, and the cohesion of the entire team working together that delivers a lasting home.”

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“The people that went to China made some great friendships there,” Karen says. “I think they still get together to reminisce and see if there are any other trips happening.” Thrilled with the success of that inaugural trip, the chamber offered another opportunity to travel to China in October of 2017, as well as a chance to explore the southern coast of Spain in November. Both all-inclusive trips were pitched at a price point of under $3,000. “I think people like to travel with an organization that they feel good about, that they think is credible and is going to keep them safe,” Karen says. “We’ll probably offer China again one day because I feel as though people want to travel in a group to a place like that. We’re also thinking about adding a river cruise in Europe and an Alaska trip.” This fall, the chamber is giving locals the opportunity to travel to the land of fire and ice with a weeklong trip to Iceland, and they’ve added a domestic “Great Trains & Grand Canyons” trip in early November that features five nights in Sedona. “My wife and I have traveled a lot, even through Colorado, Wyoming and the California desert, but we’ve never seen the Grand Canyon,” says Outer Banks resident Tim Sweeney. “The trip not only sounds very nice itself, but it also gives us a chance to get to know others in the community.” Continuing to foster increased connections among Outer Banks residents and businesses is exactly what Karen and her team hope to accomplish with all of the programs they offer. “Our mission is to make sure we have good prosperity in our community,” Karen adds. “These trips give people an opportunity to travel somewhere they’ve never been and feel comfortable. They let people see the world – as cliché as that might sound – and experience new cultures.”

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PIRATE’S COVE – SOUNDFRONT – The most stunning views ever, perfectly matched by the quality, custom features, and lovely décor of this luxury home. It is located at the premier site in Pirate’s Cove, on the quiet cul-de-sac at the tip of Ballast Point. Lots were recombined to site this house for unsurpassed views, privacy, and elbow room! Offering 6BR/6.5BA and panoramic views of the sound, including both sunrises and sunsets, you absolutely MUST SEE this home! SSR#8567 $1,548,700

SOUTHERN SHORES – OCEANFRONT – Beautifully maintained, 4BR/3BA home on a gorgeous lot with deep, vegetated dune and panoramic ocean views! Many 2017 upgrades. Perfect location in Sea Crest Village, a wonderful, quiet neighborhood full of live oaks, with a lovely sense of community. SSR#8642 $1,000,000

MANTEO – SHALLOWBAG BAY – This beautiful 3BR/2.5BA condo was originally a model for the subdivision and has since been gently used as a second home. High ceilings, nice and bright. Andersen windows and doors. Covered decks accessible from all rooms. Lovely water and salt marsh views! SSR#8647 $324,000

GRANDY – CURRITUCK – Beautiful 3BR/2.5BA home in the Waterside Villages subdivision. Bright living areas with hardwood floors, a modern, eat-in kitchen, as well as spacious bedrooms and storage areas. The home sits on a large, fenced-in corner lot. Community amenities include: an outdoor pool, both tennis and basketball courts, a marina with boat slips, and a soundfront pavilion – just to name a few. Price reduced and ready to sell! SSR#8650 $239,900

DUCK – OCEANSIDE – This 2BR/2.5BA condo in Georgetown Sands won’t last long! Close to the beach – and conveniently located by the community pool and tennis courts – this condo is a great vacation rental. Bright and open unit with a well-equipped kitchen. Parking under the condo offers a convenient dry entry. Enjoy a quick walk, or bike ride, into the Town of Duck and to the community amenities. SSR#8651 $299,900

KITTY HAWK – WESTSIDE – Great 2BR/2.5BA townhouse style unit. Well-maintained neighborhood with a large community pool and spacious seating areas, tennis courts, a playground, a clubhouse, and friendly neighbors. Terrific, high location in an X zone with no flood worries! Convenient to shopping, golf, restaurants, and the beach! SSR#8671 $189,900

DUCK – OCEANSIDE – This 7BR/7.5BA home is a vacationer’s dream home! Located within the Four Seasons subdivision, the property offers a private pool and hot tub, seven master bedrooms and a fenced-in yard. Easy walk into the Town of Duck, to the beach and to the community amenities. The neighborhood is gated and offers a seasonal trolley service. SSR#8673 $699,000

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COROLLA – OCEANSIDE – This 8BR/8.5BA vacation home has outstanding ocean views! Located within the popular Corolla community of Ocean Sands – and offering a private pool and hot tub, decks galore and spacious living areas – this is every guest’s dream vacation rental! Tastefully decorated and selling fully-furnished, you absolutely MUST SEE this home! SSR#8685 $969,000

COROLLA – OCEANSIDE – Incredible ocean views from this 4BR/2BA Ocean Sands home! The hardwood flooring on the main level is gorgeous, and the galley kitchen has been renovated. Tasteful furnishings throughout. Close to Harris Teeter, restaurants, shopping, golf, tennis, and a multi-use path. SSR#8534 $415,000

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KITTY HAWK – BETWEEN THE HWYS – Wonderful ocean views from this 5BR/4FB/2HB home – centrally located between the highways of Kitty Hawk. Convenient beach access and great rental potential. The reverse floor plan provides large gathering space in the great room, dining area and kitchen. SSR#8658 $499,900

SOUTHERN SHORES – OCEANSIDE – ‘Fort Myers’ is a well-built – and beautifully decorated – 5BR/4.5BA home in the ever sought-after oceanside community of Sea Crest Village. The home offers a private saltwater pool, is like new and is being sold fully furnished. Enjoy easy walks to the beach, as well as easy bike rides to shopping and nearby restaurants from this home. SSR#8662 $749,000

DUCK – OCEANSIDE – This 4BR/3.5BA oceanside home is located within the Schooner Ridge subdivision of Duck. Enjoy short walks to the beach, to the oceanfront pool, and to the numerous community amenities that come with owning this home. The backyard offers a private pool and hot tub, while the interior is spacious and comfortable. SSR#8665 $615,000

DUCK – OCEANSIDE – Centrally-located within the heart of Duck, this 5BR/3BA oceanside vacation rental offers easy access to the beach, dining, shopping, and area entertainment. Enjoy the private pool and hot tub, as well the ocean and sound views from this home! The location of the property is absolutely fantastic! X flood zone – so no flood insurance is required! SSR#8694 $485,000

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A band of creative entrepreneurs is proving that an artists’ co-op is just what the northern beaches need.

he Parker House sits in the shadow of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, cradled by the sound to the west and the Atlantic to the east. Built in the village of Corolla at the beginning of the 20th century, the house was moved to its current location in the 1920s. It’s been a private residence, a charming garden shop, the headquarters of the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, and now it provides a home for local artists as the Corolla Village Market. The Corolla Village Market is an artist cooperative that provides gallery space for local creators. A board of directors reviews applications, and approved artists become members of the co-op. Membership affords artists the chance to display and sell their art, and it also has added benefits that include extra marketing, workshop and classroom space, and the opportunity to participate in special events such as holiday markets. Amy Ford Knoch is a painter who has called the Outer Banks home for nearly two decades, and she’s displayed her art in various restaurants and coffee shops over the years. But while Corolla has always had a thriving arts community, there was never a dedicated space for artists to display and sell their work, network with other artists, or to simply talk about their art with patrons and visitors. That all changed in the spring of 2018 when a group of five women – Sharon Twiddy, Hadley Twiddy, Carole Thompson, Alicia Arranz, and Amy – came together to found the Corolla Village Market artist co-op. Amy took on the role of marketing manager, and her work is also featured in the store. “An artist’s life is about fulfillment, though not necessarily financial fulfillment,” Amy explains. “You just feel good about what you do. This is the happiest I’ve ever been living on the Outer Banks.” But the co-op does fill a financial void, too. Co-op artists pay an annual membership fee and many of them agree to work up to eight hours a month either on site at the market or in some other capacity for the organization. At the highest level, artists who invest the most in their annual membership should see a 90 percent return on all of their sales. There are several membership plans available, so creators can choose how involved they want to be – although Amy does note that the artists who are at the co-op regularly in order to engage with visitors are the most successful. “We’ve created a community for motivated artists. If you work, you will sell more,” she says. “People want that one-on-one connection with the artists. They come in and ask which pieces belong to whoever is working that day.”

Out of the 30-plus artists who are members of the co-op, at least 10 of them are local to Corolla. And while some of those from the southern beaches may have been skeptical at first about the demand for an artist co-op all the way up in Corolla, the past couple of months have proven that their skepticism was unwarranted. Those who have been involved from the beginning are already seeing a return on their investment, and they’ve found the time they’ve spent working at the co-op enriching for a variety of reasons. Beth Fleishaker is a photographer and creator who lives in Kill Devil Hills, and she jumped at the chance to get involved with the co-op. From the start, she was impressed with Amy’s vision and leadership. “Amy knows how to display our art,” Beth says, “and she gives great feedback. She knows what sells, and she listens to the artists when they have ideas about different ways to showcase things.” That relationship with the artists is one of the things that sets the co-op apart from other galleries. Artists aren’t often involved in the behind-the-scenes process of laying out retail spaces, as they’re encouraged to be at the co-op. And Amy says that one of her goals for the coming off-season is to have even more conversations with the artists about different ways to organize things, and to discuss fresh ideas for the coming 2019 season. For Beth, one of the best things about the co-op is the opportunity to spend time with other local artists. “We’re supporting each other!” she exclaims with a big smile. “It’s wonderful. Being able to come in and meet other artists and hear about their work helps me better promote them during my shifts. And they do the same for me.” And because Beth has been so successful at the Corolla Village Market, she’s also been able to give back more to the community. She can now afford to donate a portion of her sales to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund, and her wildlife photography starts conversations with visitors about being respectful of the fragile Outer Banks environment. Community engagement continues with a full calendar of workshops, classes, and other events. Featured artists teach classes on topics that have included jewelry making, hand lettering, painting and flower arranging – and there’s already a waiting list for class reservations. Of course, whenever you want the real scoop, you should always ask a local. “I love the art in there,” says Meghan Agresto, a year-round resident of the historic village. “Every time I walk in, I leave at least $35 lighter.”

More than 30 artists are currently members of the Corolla Village Market. A number of artists and board members are pictured at top from left to right, including Christy DeHaven, Nathan Bolby, Jacqueline Schauer, Justin Reindel, Julie Bancroft, Gerry Biggs, Carole Thompson, Alicia Arranz, Hadley Twiddy, Nathan Lawrenson and Amy Ford Knoch. Pictured below, images of the various artwork and other handcrafted items on display at the market.

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Mapping It Out Looking to the future of pedestrian safety throughout Currituck County BY C AT H E R I N E KOZ A K

Part of the analysis includes conceptual mockups of revamped road and pedestrian systems throughout Currituck. The image above depicts a potential transformation of Walnut Island Boulevard to a “quiet street” with a designated pedestrian lane. Image courtesy of Alta Planning & Design / Currituck County.

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THE PLAN IS CALLED CONNECT CURRITUCK – but connecting the new pedestrian plan for Currituck County with funding sources will likely be as much of a challenge as building the actual infrastructure. Developed in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and approved this past January, the plan separates the county into six areas and is mostly focused on addressing each area’s primary need – although it does have a lofty goal of building a walking path that stretches the length of the county, from Moyock to Powells Point. “The purpose . . . is to improve all aspects of the pedestrian experience and increase pedestrian activity,” according to the master plan document. “It addresses how to make the streets safe for Currituck’s youngest and oldest pedestrians, how to improve the connections between neighborhoods, and how an improved pedestrian environment can create healthier and more livable communities.” Besides a few areas along business districts and some parts of Corolla, bicycle and pedestrian paths – and even designated crosswalks – are currently few and far between in Currituck County. According to data cited in the plan, North Carolina is ranked one of the least safe states for walking, and Currituck County alone had 26 crashes involving pedestrians from 2010 to 2014. One highway safety study showed that installing sidewalks along roadways reduces the risk of pedestrian crashes by 88 percent. Unsurprisingly, 70 percent of North Carolinians surveyed said they would walk or bike more often if safety measures such as sidewalks were installed. For the time being, the Connect Currituck plan serves as a wish list for the county, which encompasses about 262 square miles of diverse land from the Virginia line in Chesapeake to the Dare County line at the Wright Memorial Bridge – and also from the Dare County line to the Virginia line on the Currituck Outer Banks, which includes Knotts Island. “It’s a guiding document,” says the Currituck County planning director Laurie LoCicero. Areas that the plan focuses on are Moyock, Barco, Maple, Currituck, Grandy, Jarvisburg, Powells Point, Corolla and Knotts Island – with primary concerns concentrated on making intersection improvements with crosswalks, signals and sidewalks, as well as creating safer “quiet street” conditions for pedestrians in residential neighborhoods, which would widen roads and provide walking paths. According to Laurie, the county intends to approach the NCDOT in the near future about making some intersection improvements, and they also hope to prioritize extending the

bike path in Corolla. Betsy Kane, who until recently worked for the NCDOT in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Division, coordinated the plan last year with the consulting firm Alta Planning and Design in Durham – and she notes that Alta did an admirable job bringing “a tremendous amount of information and priorities” together for such a large county. “I think it’s a meaningful plan,” says Betsy, who now works as an independent consultant. Ever since state funding was eliminated in 2012 for pedestrian and bike paths, she explains, counties such as Currituck have had a tougher time funding such projects. A pedestrian plan can be submitted for inclusion in the state’s official transportation plan, but it wouldn’t likely score very high, and it would be up against a lot of competition. “That makes it extremely hard for rural communities to get anything done,” Betsy adds. Connect Currituck calls for 69 miles of side paths or trails (15 projects in total), 20 miles of sidewalks (16 projects), 28 miles of quiet streets (37 projects), 10 miles of multimodal bridges (three projects) and 38 crossing improvements projects. Laurie says that the county plans to tackle projects when they have the opportunity. “Right now, the county does not have funds designated to build projects, but we will work with the NCDOT and private developers to include pedestrian facilities as [other] new projects are proposed,” she says. “As the NCDOT projects come on-line, the county may participate in the cost of the pedestrian facilities.” One project that the county does expect to move forward on in conjunction with the NCDOT involves planned improvements to Shortcut Road, which connects U.S. 168 to Elizabeth City – although even that won’t happen anytime soon. “Construction is still a few years away,” Laurie says.

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REAL ESTATE The Kill Devil Hills Life-Saving Station (left) was orginally located on the oceanfront less than a mile from the Wright brothers’ camp. Off-duty surfmen even helped the brothers prepare for their historic first flight. Twiddy & Company purchased it in 1986 and moved the structure to Corolla Village, where it was restored and is now home to their sales office. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Caffey’s Inlet

Caffey’s Inlet Life-Saving Station No. 5 is now thriving as the Lifesaving Station Restaurant and No. 5 Bar & Lounge at the Sanderling Resort in Duck. For those who can’t recall there ever being an inlet around those parts, Caffey’s Inlet derived its name from George Caffee, who purchased a bunch of land north of what is now Duck in 1788. Not long after the purchase, a small inlet cut through his property, and voilà! One of the first seven stations constructed in North Carolina in 1874, this station was decommissioned in the ‘50s but has been beautifully restored – and it’s now filled with nautical artifacts, historical memorabilia and good food.

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Moved off the oceanfront after erosion threatened it in the 1950s, Kitty Hawk Life-Saving Station No. 6 has been used for many things over the years, and the surfmen who manned the station in the early 1900s provided vital assistance to the Wright Brothers during their historic – and ultimately successful – flight experiments. This station has also been home to at least three restaurants, and Outer Banks locals of a certain age may fondly remember Station Six, the precursor to the lively Black Pelican restaurant, which opened in 1993. The Black Pelican has grown over the years, but you can still spot the distinct curved gables of the original station from the beach road.

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These historic life-saving stations are still standing strong — with new missions.

Although our modern United States Coast Guard replaced the U.S. Life-Saving Service in 1915, several architecturally stunning life-saving stations are still a vital part of the Outer Banks. In their heyday, there were 29 life-saving stations dotting the North Carolina coast, but even though less than half of them have survived, a few of our local ones have been repurposed and are fairly easy to visit. What to do with an old life-saving station, you ask? Read on!

Kitty Hawk actually has two life-saving stations with claims to fame – so if your family truly loves nautical history, you can book a stay at Kitty Hawk Life-Saving Station No. 7. Built in 1912 and in service until 1946, it’s on the National Register of Historic Places, and it is just down the street from the Black Pelican. Station No. 7 was also the stomping grounds for the Wright brothers, and rumor has it that Joe Namath’s family owned it at one point. This life-saving station has old-school charm, but is also now full of modern-day amenities, including five bedrooms, a gorgeous kitchen and a saltwater pool! Located on the only section of the beach road where there’s nothing but sand across the street, there are 180-degree oceanfront views from the house’s decks and top-level captain’s watch.

Chicamacomico

The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station (pronounced chi-ka-maCOM-i-co) is the biggest fully restored U.S. Life-Saving Service station in the country. Now part of a larger historic site, all of the buildings on the premises are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The buildings themselves are chock-full of equipment once used in Life-Saving Service training, including a drill pole, a breeches buoy and cart and a rare life-car. You can tour the site at your own pace, checking out the cook houses, a stable, water towers, a potable water beehive cistern and the self-bailing motor surfboat No. 1046 (the boat used during the famous 1918 Mirlo rescue). If you’re there on a Thursday afternoon in season, you can even watch a breeches buoy and apparatus drill, a reenactment of the actual life-saving skills used back in the day. Located in Rodanthe on Hatteras Island, Chicamacomico is open to the public from April through November and charges a nominal fee for entry.

Hidden Outer Banks is the lovechild of longtime local Dawn Church. She reminds locals and visitors alike to explore the rich history and local color that exists beyond the bright lights of the bypass. You can find HOBX at hiddenouterbanks.com, on Instagram and Twitter as @hiddenobx, and at facebook.com/hiddenouterbanks.

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Zen and the Art of Storing Stuff By Amanda McDanel

STUFF. We all have it, but I’m talking about STUFF. You know, the kind that invades every corner of your residence, from overflowing drawers and cabinets to shelves covered in picture frames, and toys that seem to multiply like gremlins dosed in a gallon of water. I’ve found that most people either have STUFF or they don’t. Very few are in the middle. Broken into two categories: You’re either a tchotchkes person or you aren’t. I like to think that I’m one of those rare unicorns who strikes a balance somewhere in the middle, but I’m pretty sure that if you asked anyone else, they’d say I’m a knickknack-aholic. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, but I think deep inside I want to be the opposite. I love walking into friend’s homes where everything seems to have a place, counter tops are clear and furniture has room to breathe. Part of the problem is that Outer Banks real estate is expensive, and I’m limited on the amount of square footage I can afford. Another factor is my stage in family life. I still cannot believe the amount of large plastic accoutrements that a small human being requires (including swings, cradles, bassinets, plastic kitchens and castles). And don’t even get me started on Shopkins. So what does one do when faced with a large amount of STUFF in a small footprint of space? My initial response is to clean or cram. Clear out all of the broken one-armed dolls, the half-empty jars of slime, and the puzzles with missing pieces. But if you have a sentimental child who refuses to part with every single quarter machine toy

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or playground-found shark tooth, you resort to the cramming method of putting things wherever they can go. In the process of trying to develop some systems and to organize our space so that everything gets off random flat surfaces and gets their own place, I found refuge in an unlikely area. After all, once I turned the only storage space in our house into a playroom for the girls, I had to get extra creative with my storage solutions. To the dismay of our dog, Sonoma, when I slid her dog mattress out from underneath my bed I discovered a great amount of previously unconsidered space. Zen practice states that one should keep the area under the bed clear to allow energy to flow freely around the room. That sounds lovely, Zen Master, but maybe not so practical if you live in a small house with two adults, two children and a dog. My energy flow will just have to be slightly clogged for the next 20 years (#olderadultgoals). Yet in keeping up with some semblance of organization and my own special take on Zen For Dummies, I’ve developed the following system for under-bed storage. Of course you could just slide individual items under the bed, but things like luggage and shoes tend to get shifted around when the dog or a two-year-old decides to hide there are well. Large under-bed storage containers are another great idea, but they, too, have the tendency to slide around if there’s any activity underneath your mattress.

DIY storage directions Repurposing some old broken dressers into an under-bed storage system solves two problems at once: You’re able to give the dressers new life and create a storage solution at the same time. I’ve personally found that one large rolling system is more effective than several smaller ones, so begin with multiple dresser drawers and a length of plywood that is both slightly shorter than the length of the bed and as wide as the drawers (1). Attach the drawers to the plywood sheet with wood glue, and then secure them with screws placed at each inside corner (2). Depending on the size of your drawers and your bed, you should be able to get two or three drawers flush along the plywood. Next, flip the entire thing over and attach rolling casters to each of the four corners (3). From there, simply right the rolling unit, and slide it under the bed to your desired position. Again, depending on size, you may even be able to make one rolling unit for both sides of the bed. A few ways to dress the unit up include painting the dresser fronts either a solid color (4) or adding a stripe or flourish down the middle. You can use the original dresser handles or attach new ones so that it looks as though there are three separate drawers to pull out versus one large piece. Consider lining the inside of the drawers with contact paper for an added decorative touch (5). Shoes, Christmas decorations, gift bags, winter jackets, extra pillows and more now all have their own individual compartments inside. STUFF, meet Zen. Ish.

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ne of my favorite Jimmy Dean quotes is, “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” With summer on its way out, his thought reminds me that any change, whether it’s the season or life itself, can bring new riches. It’s pretty much up to us, though, to make that happen. This past June, my husband and I attended our oldest grandson Connor’s high school graduation. Like so many, he’s riding an emotional roller coaster. His academic routine and relationships with both friends and family will never be the same once he begins his life away from home. At the same time, he’s welcoming with hearty anticipation the freedoms that college promises, such as choosing his own class schedule – maybe just afternoons so he can sleep in, or instead, early mornings so that the rest of the day is an adventure waiting to happen. Fifty years ago, I especially loved the freedom to skip an occasional class, but we don’t need to mention that to Connor! Like most his age, though, he’s more than ready for independent decision making, and a chance to grow even stronger into the fine man I know he’ll be. My garden is reflecting change as well. So bright in color a few months ago in its springtime youth, now it’s fading with fall’s approach. Quite dignified, my blooming friends struggle to hold their blossoms strong and high, yet soon we’ll see them drooping, spent, subject to life’s cycle. I’m always a little sad over this anticipated change, but I also welcome the silvery spikes of artemisia, the wisps of waving pampas grass, and even the bare trees whose stark limbs allow the night sky to display eerie shadows in the tall pines. And autumn brings yet another transition to our tourist retreat. Bumper to bumper traffic gives way to luxurious spacing on the bypass, and sometimes-salty tempers calm. The crowds who keep food on our tables head back to their own lives, leaving me, at least, thankful for their comings and goings. By next spring, I’ll be more than ready for the carnival ride of craziness that they’ll bring back again. See, I like change. The big change, however – the non-stop, happening-much-too-quickly transition that life is throwing at me right now – is growing old. When did that happen? When did people start videotaping my group of friends dancing at the pier because old folks dancing are just so cute? When did the grocery clerk start asking if he could help me to the car with my cart? And when did I start taking an afternoon nap? That one is totally new and unwelcomed. (No – that’s a lie. I love it! Chores done, dinner planned, chapter read – hot damn, I’m taking a nap, and it’s deliciously renewing.) I guess I’m a wee bit depressed about the idea of my mortality, but the blessing is that I’ve grown old to face it. Some are not so lucky. And aging in general has its positive points: time in retirement to be with friends and family (and for a nap), a stronger sense of self and what’s important, and a letting go of superficial values. I’ve yet to embrace my wrinkles, but I’m accepting them. My bones do a lot of creaking when I first get up, but I’m still walking. And I don’t hear so well anymore, but with all the political nonsense out there, I suspect that’s a good thing, too. So transitions, since you’re happening anyway, I salute you, knowing that change almost always brings interesting, if not wonderful, new happenings. It’s all in my attitude, or as Jimmy Dean suggested, how I adjust my sails.

Glen Baldwin is a wife, mom, and grandmom who’s spent the past 45 years as an English teacher, greenhouse grower, and real estate agent. Living here at the beach now, she’s waiting to see what her next career will be. @NORTHBEACHSUN

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With the repeal of a local plastic bag ban last year, the Outer Banks was no longer on the leading edge of efforts to combat plastic waste – but that doesn’t mean we’ve given up the fight.

WHAT ABOUT THE BAG?

hen lightweight plastic shopping bags were banned on the Outer Banks in 2009, we were on the leading edge of what has since become an international movement to get rid of plastic pollution. But last year, North Carolina lawmakers repealed the ban – despite widespread support of the ban in the local community – and the Outer Banks lost its place in the growing anti-plastic campaign…while the rest of the world has been moving in the other direction. That doesn’t mean, however, that Outer Banks communities and businesses have handed the reins over to the plastic industry lobbyists. “From day one, we’ve always used recycled bags,” says Scott Smith, one of the owners of Outer Banks Distilling in Manteo. “We have a recycling bin. We don’t use straws.” As the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce pointed out in its opposition to the repeal, clean beaches are good for local business. Recognizing that, businesses have been proactive about doing their part. Some have joined the Outer Banks Alliance, a new consortium of businesses that boost “shop local” efforts and working together to protect the community environmentally. And a growing number of Outer Banks markets, retailers and eateries have stopped offering plastic straws to customers, started putting take-out in biodegradable containers, and/or are continuing to use paper bags only. The anti-plastic movement has exploded since 2009, when Manteo Democratic state Senator Marc Basnight promoted the bag ban as a way to keep the barrier islands’ beaches cleaner and to prevent harm to marine animals like sea turtles that can mistake them for food. His aides said then that he knew it wouldn’t pass if the ban was applied statewide, so it only went into effect on the Outer Banks. At the time, only a handful of cities in California and a few overseas countries had enacted laws limiting plastic bags. The Republican-led legislature and the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association – which contends that the issue is litter, not plastic bags – first attempted to have the R28

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Outer Banks bill repealed in 2011, saying it hurt businesses. In 2017, their efforts finally succeeded. Trends elsewhere tell a different story, however. One of the largest and most recent actions was taken in Chile, where they ratified legislation this past July banning retail stores nationwide from using plastic bags. With its 4,000-mile coastline, Chile’s Congress cited concerns about pollution in its unanimous approval of the measure. “We are convinced that our coast imposes an obligation to be leaders in cleaning up our oceans,” said Marcela Cubillos, Chile’s environment minister, in a New York Times article published in June. Similar bans have been passed in India, France, Kenya and China. According to the United Nations, more than 60 nations are currently addressing the use of plastic bags with fees, limitations or outright bans. The European Union has noted that plastic waste makes up 70 percent of its beach and ocean litter, and this past May they proposed a ban on all single-use plastics, including plastic plates, utensils and stirrers. Two years ago, California became the first state in the U.S. to pass a full ban on plastic bags. In a November 2017 editorial marking the first year, the L.A. Times said that

By Catherine Kozak

Californians took the “sudden absence of some 13 billion bags” in stride, with only a few initial grumbles. “Most adjusted quickly,” the Times reported, “perhaps because they intuited that something was not right about all those plastic bags hanging from trees, caught up in storm drains, clumped by the sides of freeways and floating in the ocean.” It may also be that people are quicker to embrace going plastic-free these days because of a growing number of high-profile stories that illustrate the tragic consequences of plastic in the environment. In one widely reported incident this past June, a pilot whale was spotted struggling in a canal in Thailand. The whale reportedly vomited five plastic bags during a rescue attempt, and died five days later. A necropsy found 80 plastic shopping bags and other plastic debris that weighed 17 pounds clogging the marine mammal’s stomach. Stories like that hit particularly hard in coastal communities. When the plastic bag ban was in effect locally, the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau – which opposed the repeal – boasted on its website that it exemplified the importance of sustainability to the community. “The Outer Banks is the only East Coast destination banning thin plastic bags that damage our natural environment and harm wildlife,” the website said. “It was a point of distinction for our destination,” says the bureau’s Executive Director Lee Nettles. “But visitors don’t necessarily come here not expecting plastic bags.” In his opinion, it’s clear that Outer Bankers overall see plastic pollution in the ocean as an important issue. For the time being, he says, the focus seems to have turned to discouraging plastic straws. Conservation of the environment and clean water and beaches are a big part of the Outer Banks’ identity that visitors appreciate, he says. Plastic in the waste stream, and how it is dealt with, is inevitably going to have an impact on that identity. “My sense is that this issue is going to be decided by the local community,” Lee says. “It’s our decision. Time will tell.”

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Starting with the typical kitchen layout found in older Outer Banks homes, Nancy imaginatively reworked the basics with some timeless coastally inspired finishes, including white-wash plank walls (1), a matchstick sea glass backsplash (2) and crisp white shaker-style cabinetry (3) that features driftwood-shaped hardware (4). The durable concrete countertops (5) are similarly warm and earthy, while the blue-washed hardwood floors (6) add a rich sea-sky hue.

Nancy also made use of the space by adding a workstation with a custom-upholstered desk chair in a coral motif (7) and a cozy banquette-style seating area (8) that can function as a primary gathering space. Utilizing a timeworn wooden table (9) and sleek benches with nubby blue tweed seats(10) and faux bois (wood-patterned) tufted backs in storm cloud gray (11), the banquette area is as visually striking as it is inviting.

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REAL ESTATE Kill Devil Hills – 3530 Bay Drive. This custom Nags Head-style soundfront home has well-appointed details and expansive sound views. Never worry about flooding here, this home is perched on one of the highest locations on Bay Drive! House sits in X-flood zone. Offered at $899,900. Call Heather VanderMyde with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty (252) 202-2375.

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Corolla – Wooded lot in Corolla Light on the west side of Route 12, near the indoor sports facility. $137,500. MLS 99395. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7550. Kitty Hawk – Beautiful lot with golf course views. Peaceful setting close to the beach, shopping and more. $112,000. MLS 99148. Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000. Corolla – Soundside lot in Monteray Shores. Includes use of all community amenities. $64,900. MLS 101336. Brindley Beach Vacation & Sales (252) 261-7550.

Ocean Sands Oceanside – 4 BR, 2.5 BA. Ocean views and centrally located to shopping and dining. Spacious floor plan and short walk to beach access. Florida room. MLS #100662, $349,000. Call Ilona and Summer at Beach Realty (252) 261-6600. Ocean Sands Oceanside – 4 BR, 3.5 BA. Amazing home with ocean views and close to beach access. Well-maintained, lots of light and a ship’s watch! MLS #100966, $383,000. Call Ilona and Summer at Beach Realty (252) 261-6600.

Saltaire, Duck Oceanside – 4 BR, 2.5 BA. Located in the heart of the charming Town of Duck with easy access to the beach. Spacious deck area to enjoy views of private pool. MLS #101326, $425,000. Call Bucky at Beach Realty (252) 261-3815. Currituck Club Golf Course – 5 BR, 5.5 BA. Beautiful home conveniently located near all the amenities. Private pool, hot tub, attractive furnishings. MLS #100087, $579,000. Call Jackson at Beach Realty (252) 261-6600. Pine Island Oceanfront – 9 BR, 10 full BA, 2 partial BA. Stunning home with a soft, clean color palette and tasteful décor. 100-ft.-wide oceanfront lot and uncrowded beaches! MLS #99633, $2,699,500. Call Danielle at Beach Realty (252) 261-6600.

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Powells Point – Nice golf course home site with spectacular views. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac in Kilmarlic. $68,900. MLS 100910. Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7550. Kitty Hawk – Large semi-soundfront lot in the soughtafter gated community of Martins Point. $115,000. MLS 99317. Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000. North Swan Beach – Four-wheel-drive lot with a huge, stable dune line. Just over an acre with ocean access to the north and south. $349,000. MLS 97459. Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7550. Kill Devil Hills – Homesite in an exclusive soundside community. Largely wooded lot in a cul-de-sac, offering expansive views. $129,900. MLS 100635. Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000. Duck – Sanderling semi-oceanfront home site with direct beach access. Ocean views offering privacy. Multiple amenities included. $469,900. MLS 101315. Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7550. Corolla – Great corner lot located in the heart of The Currituck Club near the golf course with access to a community pool and tennis courts. $62,000. MLS 101200. Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3033. Kill Devil Hills – Big lot located in a cul-de-sac in the Colington area. Great price. Swan View Shores. $129,900. MLS 100637. Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000.

Kitty Hawk – 3631 N. Virginia Dare Trail. Oceanfront income producer! This 3 BR/2 BA oceanfront property in Kitty Hawk is booked solid from April through October. This rental machine is complete with panoramic views and no neighbors to the south. Offered at $490,000. Call Chelsea Jordan with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty (252) 207-6659.

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Kitty Hawk – 6044 Currituck Road. Stunning custom-built sound-front home. You will find beautiful attention to detail on the main level, which boasts heart pine hardwood flooring, foyer, master suite, sound-view office, wine cellar, walk-in pantry, half bath, plenty of storage, and a living room, dining room and kitchen layout perfect for entertaining. Offered at $975,000. Call Heather Sakers with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty (252) 599-6814. Southern Shores – 93 Ocean Boulevard. Updated, semioceanfront home with stunning ocean views and sunrises. This 7 BR (4 masters!) home has an ideal reverse-floor plan to capture the ocean vistas, and an elevator to easily access every level. Offered at $1,150,000. Call Heather Sakers with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty (252) 5996814.

Southern Shores – 36 Pintail Trail. This custom 4 BR, with optional office/5th bedroom, Nags Head-style home has well-appointed details and 118 ft. of pond frontage. The property features sheltered porches with deep overhangs, exposed rafters and tongue-and-groove ceilings, a spacious great room with solid oak flooring, a gas fireplace, and a wall of windows to take in the abundant wildlife and pond views. Offered at $499,900. Call Heather VanderMyde with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty (252) 202-2375. Kill Devil Hills – 805 W. Durham Street. Light and bright! Never rented, only used as second home. Remodeled kitchen with new cabinets and appliances and hardwood floors. Spacious backyard with a storage shed with power. Offered at $248,500. Call Jane Plante with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty (757) 407-0929. Kill Devil Hills – 408 Colington Drive. New construction in a beautiful gated community. This 3 BR/2 BA home offers a first floor master with a walk-in closest and an indoor laundry room. Offered at $269,900. Call Joanna Harrington with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty (252) 333-9442. Nags Head – 4728 S. Virginia Dare Trail. Summer Sand is a very well-cared for and thoughtfully maintained semioceanfront home and it has amazing rental numbers with many repeat renters. Located on a large 16,500-sq.-ft. lot, the ocean views are glorious. Offered at $998,900. Call Kent Copeland with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty at (252) 202-2815. Kitty Hawk – 2058 Martin’s Point Road. The beautiful soundfront home has 3379 sq. ft. in the main house and an additional 804 sq. ft. in the guest house. Enjoy the sunset from the pier complete with a boat lift and a gazebo with full lighting, running water and electricity. Offered at $1,095,000. Call Mary Ann Palmer with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty (252) 599-2711. Kitty Hawk – 3611 Meeting Twain. Enjoy views of both the sound and the ocean with two levels of wrap-around decks from this 6 BR home in Kitty Hawk. You can watch the sunrise and sunset from the privacy of your own home. Offered at $499,900. Call Melissa Morgan with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty (252) 202-5636.

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Southern Shores Westside – 205 Mizzen Mast Lane. $534,000. MLS 99952. Best of both worlds – private Chicahauk location with ocean views! 3,441 sq. ft. with 4 BR/4 full BA and multiple living areas, private pool, hot tub and more. Contact Randy Jones at (252) 202-2573. Outerbanks.HowardHanna.com. Kitty Hawk Seascape – 214 Heritage Lane. $549,000. MLS 100013. Sweeping panoramic views from this 3,209 sq. ft. home with 4 BR/4.5 BA, over 2000 sq. ft. of decks, top-of-the line construction and finishes, large lot with a private pool and hot tub. Sold fully furnished! Contact Randy Jones at (252) 202-2573. Outerbanks. HowardHanna.com. Nags Head Semi-Soundfront – 114 Seawatch Ct. $1,100,000. MLS 99971. Amazing home overlooking the Nags Head Golf Links course! More than 4,700 sq. ft. with 7 BR/7 full & 2 half BA, a private pool and stunning views of the sound. Perfect second home, investment property or year-round paradise. Contact Mike Siers at (252) 4893861.Outerbanks.HowardHanna.com. Pirate’s Cove – 2 waterfront lots now available. Ready for your new home? Park your boat at your door and enjoy the upscale amenities of Pirate’s Cove. 10 Pirate’s Way – $139,000. MLS 100931. 9 Rudder Ct. – $149,000. MLS 100930. Contact Mike Siers at (252) 489-3861. Outerbanks.HowardHanna.com. Rodanthe Semi-Oceanfront – 23237 Surfside Dr. $384,000. MLS 101043. Perfect investment or second home just steps from the oceanfront! 1,568 sq. ft. with 4 BR/2.5 BA and loaded with recent updates. Charming furnishings and décor. Guest favorite. Call about rental income! Contact Mike Siers at (252) 489-3861. Outerbanks.HowardHanna.com.

Nags Head Oceanfront – 3013 S. Virginia Dare Trail. 6 BR/4.5 BA, 3,307 sq. ft. MLS 99795, $1,199,900. Beautiful ocean views, private pool, hot tub, game room, 2 master suites and bonus bunk room. Great investment property. Call Shelley O’Grady at (252) 722-2786. Kill Devil Hills Between the Highways – 114 Ferris Avenue. 3 BR/2 BA, 1,088 sq. ft. MLS 100204, $335,000. Easy beach access from this comfortable home. Interested? Call Bobby Williams at (252) 207-9075. Kill Devil Hills Between the Highways – 1719 Bobby Lee Trail. 5 BR/3.5 BA. 2352 sq. ft. MLS 11507. $549,900. Great rentals, pool, hot tub, game room, screened porch, 2 accesses. A must see! Call Bobby Williams at (252) 207-9075.

Nags Head Oceanfront – 4726 S. Virginia Dare Trail (MP 14). 6 BR/4 BA, 2512 sq. ft. vacation rental income machine. $1,250,000. Includes private heated pool, hot tub and outdoor shower. Very well cared for with many upgrades like flat-screen televisions and granite countertops. Contact Tim Moore at (252) 207-7700. Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront – 1633 N. Virginia Dare Trail. 2 BR/2 BA condo located on the top floor. MLS # 100188. $259,900. Excellent ocean views and easy beach access. Vacation rental income of more than $19,000 each year. Comes fully furnished for a true turnkey investment. Kitchen upgrade in 2018 and a new roof, deck and heat pump. Contact Shelley O’Grady at (252) 722-2786.

Corolla – 790 Columbia Road. $889,000. MLS #100409. Spectacular semi-oceanfront home in the gated community of Buck Island. Used as a second home only to date, this would be a perfect investment/vacation property with an open reverse floor plan and spacious entertaining areas. Close to shopping, dining and the beach. The neighborhood boasts plenty of amenities, including a swimming pool, tennis courts and beach cabanas. 4 BR/4.5 BA. Call Susie VonSuskil at (252) 2071088 or visit resortrealty.com. Southern Shores – 8 Sweetgum Lane. $529,000. MLS #100839. Very private and tranquil setting! 3,200+ sq. ft. home on 2 oversized lots (approx. 1.5 acres total) with navigable canals on 2 sides. Home has lots of space inside and out. Elevator from garage to top floor, stone fireplace, screened-in porch, 2 sun decks, low-maintenance exterior siding, 2-car garage and so much more! 4 BR/2.5 BA. Call Mercedes Tabano at (252) 305-1358 or visit resortrealty.com. Kill Devil Hills – 111 E. Landing Drive. $449,000. MLS #100666. Enjoy views of the ocean or the Wright Brothers’ National Memorial from the enlarged upper level deck. Covered deck on the east and south sides offers a cool place to read a book after a day at the beach. Upstairs is a large open kitchen/dining/living area with a gas fireplace. Low-maintenance vinyl exterior. This home has been well maintained. 4 BR/3.5 BA. Call Daphne DeGabrielle at (252) 475-4147 or visit resortrealty.com. Kill Devil Hills – 1801 S. Virginia Dare Trail. $399,900. MLS #100730. You will want to see this beautiful oceanfront condo! The entire Breakers condos were just remodeled and updated to include cement board siding, new roof, new windows, new sliding glass doors, new decks, steps, walkways, community decking areas, and more. This south-end unit is a very comfortable and roomy condo with large closets, quiet bedroom areas on lower level, and unobstructed ocean views from the topfloor living area. 2 BR/2 BA. Call Cherie Beacham at (252) 202-6998 or visit resortrealty.com.

Waves – 25024 Sea Vista Court. $559,000. MLS #100535. Sit back, relax, and enjoy all that Two if by Sea has to offer. Located in St. Waves, this home features a 12x28 ft. private heated pool, 6-person hot tub, and 2 levels of large wrap-around sundecks that are perfect for relaxing in the hot tub, reading in the shade or watching sunsets over the Pamlico Sound. With both ocean and sound views from the ship’s watch and expansive decks, this beach cottage has it all. 6 BR/5.5 BA. Visit resortrealty.com.

Corolla – The Villages of Ocean Hill. Enjoy the best of both worlds in this “to be built” home featuring a reverse floor plan and single level living on the top floor with a master suite. The Ocean Bay IV model offers an open layout featuring 4 BR, recreation room, 3 full BA and 1 half BA. This versatile plan can be fully customized for your specific needs, including expanding it to accommodate 5 or 6 bedrooms. Perfect for a year-round residence, second home or investment property. MLS #101404, listed for $459,000. www.homesbysaga.com Corolla Oceanside – Steps to the ocean. Build your dream home on this half-acre lot, which will afford you panoramic ocean views. Located just 3 lots to the ocean, it’s a great location for year-round, second home or investment opportunity. MLS #99887, listed for $339,000. www.homesbysaga.com Corolla Semi-Oceanfront – Ocean Sands. 7 BR/ 7.5 BA, all suites. Offering panoramic views this “to be built” home is located across from a beach access. Lots of upgrades included. Rental income projections of $153,113. Not ready to build? Call today about a price for lot. Lot/home listed for $1,145,000 and sold fully furnished and rental ready! MLS #95648. www.homesbysaga.com Salvo Oceanfront – 4 levels of the highest quality on Hatteras Island. Offering 8 BR/9 full BA and 2 half BA, Atlantic Dreams is the perfect oceanfront resort! Excellent rental income numbers make this home a great investment opportunity. MLS #97365, listed for $1,895,000. www.homesbysaga.com Nags Head Oceanfront Estate – Newly constructed 9 BR/10.2 BA home with no expense spared in the supreme attention to detail and amenities. Sweet Carolina is the ultimate vacation residence for the discerning buyer and their guests. Nearly $300,000 in rental income in 2018. MLS #99518, listed for $2,995,000. www.homesbysaga.com Kill Devil Hills Semi-Oceanfront – Perfect 8 BR “to be built” home directly across from a beach access. 4 levels of luxurious living with in-ground pool and lounge area. Sold turnkey and fully furnished. Incredible rental income projection of more than $150,000. Similar home next door under construction and pre-booked with 11 weeks this year to date! MLS #100824, listed for $1,195,000. www.homesbysaga.com

Nags Head – Sandcastle Village offers an incredible ROI. Located in The Village of Nags Head with community golf course, private sound and easy ocean access, these 5 BR/4 and a half BA homes are winners! $60,000+ rental income. MLS #100256, listed for only $519,000! Three models to choose from. www.homesbysaga.com Salvo Oceanside – Located in the oceanside community of Tarheel Shores in Salvo, this home makes a perfect location for a year-round, second home or rental investment. Every wish is granted in this beautiful, custom-designed open concept reverse floor plan. Lot/home packages starting at $459,000. www.homesbysaga.com Island Woods, Manteo – Manteo’s newest SAGA community offers custom lot/home packages starting in the upper $200s. Choose from 8 floor plans featuring 3 and 4 BR and 1 or 2 car garages. Call today to schedule a tour. Don’t forget to ask about our monthly incentives! www.homesbysaga.com Waterside Villages of Currituck – This gorgeous waterfront community offers 2 to 4 BR homes and condominiums, along with resort-style amenities. Convenient to fishing, golf, wineries and Outer Banks beaches. Offered from the $220s. Call about our monthly specials at (855) 788-7500 or visit www.WatersideVillages.com.

Southern Shores Semi-Oceanfront – Gorgeous 7 BR/7.5 BA home with stellar ocean views, easy beach access and terrific rental income! Elevator, game room, private pool area, bright living areas with hardwood floors and high ceilings. New roof, 2 new heat pumps, new hot tub and fresh paint inside and out! SSR#8542, $749,000.

Corolla – Oceanside home. 7 BR/5 full and 1 half BA, located in the Ocean Sands community of Corolla. MLS #99845. $875,000. Contact Paul Sabadash at (252) 4538811 ext. 8232 or PaulSabadash@SunRealtyNC.com. Nags Head – Oceanfront home. 5 BR/4 BA, located in the historic Old Nags Head district. MLS #100179. $1,119,500. Contact Jackie Ricks-Sample at (252) 4418011 ext. 3233 or JackieSample@SunRealtyNC.com. Kitty Hawk – Oceanside home. 4 BR/3 full and 1 half BA, located 1 block from a beach access in Kitty Hawk. MLS #97532. $510,000. Contact Mary Fouty-Davis at (252) 261-3892 ext. 5232 or MaryDavis@SunRealtyNC.com. Rodanthe – Oceanside home. 6 BR/5 full and 1 half BA, located 2 lots from oceanfront in Rodanthe. MLS #101129. $799,000. Contact Mike Wynn at (252) 9955821 or MikeWynn@SunRealtyNC.com.

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