Ok so Nags Head for me is one of those places that's close enough to get back to the Hampton Roads…read morearea fast but far enough that my family can't "just stop" by... The best thing to do here for me is to try out the local restaurants and shop. I'm not a beach type of girl but going to the beach here is nice, clean and because it's so many beach area- relaxing. The locals are nice and welcoming, though I ran into a few rude ones but I'm not gonna charge their hearts. I can't get cell phone reception out here!!! How can I check In... Lol but overall, my experience here is always a good one.

Being from Fort Lauderdale, the beaches and waters off Nags Head just don't make it with me. There…read moreare those big dunes blocking my ocean views, the water is rather cold for my bones and though I prefer not to be on crowded beaches being the only person within view makes beaching seem somewhat desolate. But in other ways I like Nags Head area. There is the pirate lore, especially as relates to Black Beard, the Hatteras and Bodie lighthouses, both worth seeing, and some rather good restaurants.

Tyrell County was a recent stop in my travels across the state. It was established in 1729…read more Columbia is the county seat. It is a rural area with about 3,500 residents. The county has vast wetlands and many different types of wildlife. You can view some of these wetlands on the Scuppernong River Interpretive Boardwalk. The swampy area provides an ecosystem for various forms of wildlife. The turtles might be sunning on logs as you walk by, and fish are in the tea colored to black water of the ecosystem. The water is not polluted, but from tannins, stagnant water, and the peat-colored soil, which makes it a very healthy swamp ecosystem. The ancient cypress trees and the view of the water are other highlights, as well as hearing the birds. If you go a little farther, the refuge is 110,000 acres, and home to a large black bear population and the rare red wolf. The Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft is a premier arts organization in Columbia. It has galleries and a makerspace hub for craft education. There are studios for the community that create ceramics, metalsmithing, jewelry making,and woodworking. Walking through town, I noticed public art with e murals. The "Living Wall" has hidden creatures to find in it. "Life Flow" is a more vibrant mural that is a tribute to the local ecosystem. The Columbia Historic District has many buildings (119) on the National Register of Historic Places. The Tyrell County Courthouse was built in 1903. The Building that houses Stick Burnin BBQ was once a grocery store. If you are looking to visit an area with history, small town charm, natural landscapes and wildlife viewing, Tyrell County might be just what you are looking for.

Tyrell County was established in 1729 from parts of Chowan, Bertie, Currituck, and Pasquotank…read moreprecincts. The county was carved out to make court access easier for residents of the wetland-heavy "South Shore" of the Albemarle Sound, where travel was notoriously difficult due to swamps, rivers, and marshes. It was named for Sir John Tyrrell, one of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina. Back when the county was created, courts were held in private homes. In 1749, Kendrick Creek (Roper) was selected as the county seat and the first courthouse was erected there. In 1800, the county seat moved to Columbia then known as Elizabeth Town. This is the third courthouse to serve and it was completed in 1904. The north front has a wide porch supported by four sets of double columns and with a wrought iron balcony along the top. The recessed entrance on the first store is arched. The design blends Italianate and Federal stylistic elements into a compact yet dignified structure. Tyrell County is the smallest county of North Carolina's 100 counties by population. Mecklenburg County (Charlotte) is around 336 times larger. [Review 819 of 2025 - 4250 in North Carolina - 24378 overall]

The first permanent courthouse for Dare County was constructed between 1903 and 1904 in the…read moreClassical Revival style. This two-story red brick building, with its arched windows and hipped roof, originally featured a steeple and porch columns, both of which were lost or repurposed following a devastating hurricane in 1933. This is the new courthouse, on the campus of the Dare County Governmental Complex. It was completed in 2022 and is a "modern" architectural design. The two-story structure features red brick, concrete, and glass, with a wide porch supported by four columns and a green hipped roof that nods subtly to traditional courthouse aesthetics. The Justice Center houses courtrooms for civil, criminal, and family law proceedings, along with offices for judges, clerks, and legal staff. Dare County, North Carolina, was established in 1870 from parts of Currituck, Hyde, and Tyrrell counties, and named in honor of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in the Americas. Its early history is deeply tied to the Croatoan tribe and the ill-fated English colonization attempts of the 1580s, most famously the Lost Colony of 1587. Over time, Dare County evolved from isolated settlements accessible only by boat into a thriving coastal region. It gained national significance in 1903 when the Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight at Kill Devil Hills. There was not much going on this Saturday afternoon so plenty of parking and easy to walk the grounds. The Complex includes the county administration building, the Virginia S. Tillett Community Center and plenty of green space. [Review 812 of 2025 - 4244 in North Carolina - 24372 overall]

Great folks to work with in the clerks office! They were very helpful. I highly recommend going to…read morethem for help.

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge had some of the best wildlife watching I've experienced in…read morethe entire United States. It's a gem, and I can't believe it doesn't get more attention. Check the website or pick up a pamphlet at one of the entrances for a map. There's a scenic driving route that is recommended for wildlife viewing. Come at dawn or dusk and bring binoculars and some patience. You'll see a lot! We came over Memorial Day weekend and spent two hours around sunset one day and then 4 hours around dawn another day. We saw 10 bears, an otter, an alligator, a snapping turtle, a cottonmouth swimming, a raccoon, and approximately 1,000 turtles. You're more likely to see mammals at dawn and dusk, but if you come in the middle of the day on a sunny day you'll see alligators and turtles. Timing is important! Also note that the roads are all gravel. Drive slowly- that's how you'll spot stuff best anyway. You can also walk on a couple trails. One trail went through a cypress swamp and was good for birding, insects, and turtles. Another trail went along a field and is great for seeing alligators and bears. We saw a bear right on the trail! There are kayaking trails as well. You should be an experienced kayaker because you'll have to bring your own equipment. The trails are quiet and isolated, and they would provide some peaceful beautiful kayaking. Bring bug spray if you're going to get out of the car. It's also just a beautiful place! Sunset and sunrise are gorgeous. I can't wait to come back again.

We came through in the evening for an educational program on bears. We then had the opportunity to…read moredrive around as we wished through the refuge. Between our 2 cars we spotted a distant black bear, possible red wolf, a barred owl, lots of turtles and a small gator. Worth taking a drive to see what you find!

This marker points out the history of a local who was born here and then went on to travel the…read moreworld doing great things. It has the same text on both sides. It reads, "Edward Warren. Born in Tyrrell County, 1828, Surgeon General of N.C., 1862-65, Professor of Surgery in Maryland, Chief Surgeon of Egypt, Died in Paris." It is marker number B-20 and it was erected in 1941 by the North Carolina State Historical Commission. Edward Warren was the son of Edenton physician Dr. William C. Warren and Harriet J. Alexander Warren. Influenced by his father's profession, Warren pursued a rigorous education, attending boarding schools in Virginia and North Carolina. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in 1850 and completed his medical training at Jefferson Medical College in 1851. Warren later became North Carolina's surgeon general and served as senior medical officer to the Egyptian khedive. Edward Warren's life was defined by a remarkable blend of medical expertise, international service, and literary accomplishment. After early practice with his father, he pursued advanced studies in Paris and contributed to medical journalism. His return to North Carolina led to editorial work and a professorship in Maryland, where he focused on malaria following his wife's illness. During the Civil War, Warren served the Confederacy in prominent medical roles, including surgeon general. Postwar, he helped found a medical college in Maryland before accepting a distinguished appointment in Egypt as chief of medicine to the khedive. His successful surgery on a high-ranking official earned him the honorary title "bey," but illness forced him to relocate to Paris, where he continued his practice. Despite personal tragedy with the loss of his wife, Warren remained in France until his death in 1893. He was honored by multiple nations and institutions, and his writings--spanning poetry, medical theory, and autobiography--cemented his legacy as a physician of global influence and intellectual depth. [Review 851 of 2025 - 4281 in North Carolina - 24408 overall] [9/20]

The Kill Devil Hills Library (formally called "Dare County Library in Kill Devil Hills") is small,…read morebut adequate for this community. They have free and fast WiFi (no password required), PCs available for checkout, big tables, chairs, and free parking. Oh, and books. I don't know how busy it is during high season, but when I visited in October on a weekday afternoon, it wasn't crowded at all. All the PCs were in use, but there was plenty of room to sit at the tables (only one of which has easy access to power). Overall, I like this library. The only shortcomings in my book are that the staff aren't terribly computer-savvy (I had to help one of their patrons with an issue he was having with a PDF file that stumped the whole squad of librarians) and they don't allow food or drink.

I'm making a concerted effort to patronize my local library over purchasing books from Amazon etc…read more This is no NYPL but it does the trick. They are able to order books from other libraries in their network and are extremely helpful. Support your local library!

A local told us "that's the old scary bridge" because the bigger Virginia Dare Bridge has one-upped…read morethis bridge. When you go over this 2-laned older bridge, watch out for kamikaze seagulls! We had to dodge dozens of dead birds driving over this bridge built in 1955. It connects Manns Harbor and Roanoke Island.

This is a cool bridge people often fish off of It and they catch pretty good big fishread more

Since Home Depot has no email to Customer Service, I am forced to post this letter for action to…read morethis venue in hopes that I can get a response and to alert others as might be appropriate. Good Afternoon, I have a very serious issue with the second damaged refrigerator that was delivered to my Home on Tuesday 1-30-2024. The first damaged refrigerator was delivered on Tuesday 1-23-2024 and was rejected due to a rather large and very apparent dent in the front freezer door. The second delivered refrigerator delivered on Tuesday 1-30-2024 has a small but apparent dent to the right-hand French door ( facing the refrigerator). It was reported immediately ( within 30 minutes of the delivery) noted and I was offered a $300.00 credit for this damage. I was reluctant but given the previous delivery postponements, backordered Electric Range, and damages, my wife and I were excited to have finally received what we assumed and hoped was a working refrigerator / freezer that had been scheduled and postponed for delivery several times as the purchase was made on November 29,2023 with a promised delivery for all four (4) appliances we purchased of January 6, 2024. I was advised that Home Depot would not order a replacement door from GE for me, and I could contact them myself. The very next day on Wednesday 1-31-2024 I noticed that the freezer was not cooling properly, and our frozen foods were beginning to thaw. I called and requested that we be provided a credit for this defective refrigerator and that it be picked up as per the forty-eight (48) hour Home Depot return policy. I was then advised that since I accepted the $300.00 for the dent on the delivery date that Home Depot would not honor the forty-eight ( 48) hour return policy that they so proudly advertise. I was extremely disappointed and tried to explain that there was absolutely no way I could have know that the freezer portion of this refrigerator was defective out of the box until it had time to run. Further I asked them to negate the $300.00. Since then, I have been on the phone with Home Depot Customer Service Daily and in some cases several times a day trying to get this issue resolved to no avail. I have been passed from one customer Service Person and their Supervisors over and over without resolve. I will say that all the Customer Service Personnel that I have dealt with are very professional, understanding, and sympathetic to our ordeal but all of them also seen to be bound by some process which is out of their control. What I need is someone of authority that can explain why Home depot is unwilling to stand by their own return policy and to understand and take action to refund my purchase cost and remove this defective refrigerator from my home. I was advised by my Home Depot Case Worker that I would receive a call from the store manger last Friday February 2, 2024. I did not receive that call. I called again yesterday, Monday 2-5-24 and was advised the store manager Karen Austin had "been on vacation for three (3) days". I was told that she would be in the office yesterday evening and would likely give me a call then or today. I called today and was advised by an associate that she did not know when she will be in and that she was out of town " with other Managers". I feel like I am being given the run around and being avoided by Home Depot. I have also spoken with the Manufacturer, GE, and they have attempted and continue to attempt to find a GE Authorized Service Provider to see what is wrong and perhaps see if this unit is repairable. This is a brand-new refrigerator and I do not feel like I should have to pay for this full warranty repair. They assigned a supposed service provider, and they were scheduled for between 8-12 today, Tuesday 2-6-2024 and no one has called nor has anyone shown up. I called back to GE is having difficulty finding a repair service provider to accept this job? They have now turned over this issue to their " Locating Team" to find a Service Provider. They have advised that this effort can take 3 to 5 business days. We have been without this refrigerator working for a week today with no resolution date in sight. We have been forced to purchase another GE Refrigerator here locally at a significantly higher cost just so we could keep our food from spoiling. I have documents, pictures, videos, times, dates, wait times on the phone, etc. etc. documenting this debacle. I respectfully request that someone somewhere within Home Depot call me to set up a date whereby this (second defective refrigerator ) will be removed from our kitchen and my purchase price refunded in full. I am not asking for food loss ( approximately $150.00), time from work loss, etc. I a only requesting that Home Depot stand by their Return Policy as advertised. I would be quite willing and able to provide all documents and even more details of my efforts and interactions with various persons during this ordeal. We are not trying to get a

I have had the pleasure of working with and giving presentations with the chamber for years. They…read morehave a top flight team is truly committed to the business success of the local businesses and the community. I highly recommend becoming actively involved as a business for this chamber.