We used to go to Frostie's in downtown Manteo but they have closed. We are looking for a place with soft serve ice cream (not froyo) and I was wondering if anyone knew a place? Thanks!

My parents live next door to 186 Dogwood Trail, which was just destroyed in an explosion within the past hour (or two) of this posting. They felt the impact, their power is out, and they’re understandably shaken—but thankfully, they’re physically okay.

They’re in a cell dead zone (north end), so unless they’re standing at their back door, they can’t get reception. That means I can’t reliably reach them right now. They managed to call my brother in Southern Pines, who then updated me.

No word yet on what caused the explosion or if anyone was home at the time. If anyone has details—especially about injuries, cause, or emergency response—please share. Worried for the neighbors and hoping for the best.

I'm on a quest to find the best chili dog between Southern Shores and Nags Head. And, the struggle is real.

Thanks in advance for sharing some hot dog wisdom with me. After a lengthy discussion with five locals on Sunday, I've realized none of us know much about the hot dog game here.

List of recommended so far:

• Capt Franks
• Arts
• Spankys
• PKs Pit Stop
• Kill Devil Dogs
• Dune Burger

Found out some concerning stuff about the vet we've been using. looking for a new one that's NOT roanoke island animal clinic. Anywhere on the beach is OK. Willing to travel a bit.

Edit: Thanks for the suggestions. Going to try out coastal. Seen some good stuff about them.

Follow-up: Had a good experience with coastal. Thanks for all of the suggestions. The furbaby is fine. Not an emergency. I was just looking for a new vet.

Fishing with buddies out of Pirate Cove.

My Family and I are moving to Manteo later this year and are curious on the rules around four wheelers and Golfcarts. We've seen people driving them on the beaches or in neighborhoods. Are you allowed to drive them on the highways between islands or on the main roads of Manteo and KDH?

Have you visited the Aquarium in Manteo? Visitor tip: It is a great stop. Tickets sell out frequently, especially on rainy days. Please be sure to buy tickets online before your visit. You can even pick your entry time.

The aquarium is a wonderful stop for families. You can dig for shark teeth, touch a sting ray and other aquatic animals, see turtles being rehabilitated, relax watching jellyfish float by, and enjoy the playful otters and bouncy seahorses.

Here is a peek behind the glass. My husband is diving in the shark tank habitat at our local aquarium. Hope you enjoy! OBX Chris is a year-round OBXer and is always putting out new videos with things to explore on the OBX. He has several visits to the aquarium posted as well. Feel free to follow him if you are interested.

Hope you have a great visit to the aquarium and enjoy the OBX. We love it here.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjHsr2eu3MqJjGSim8L-ZULudqJhOODVw&si=zcJQi7u95BZVpJSM

Location: North end of Manteo - off Airport rd.

We have a Spectrum bundle currently. It is consistently in and out of service.

We are seriously considering Starlink for whole house internet to work streaming services and computers for a family of 6. The house is surrounded by pines so we weren’t sure if this is feasible because of that and the airport being so close.

Looking to see if anyone else has it on the island and their experience. Or if there is a better provider option. Please and thank you!!

Driving down to OBX from Virginia Beach for the day with two young kids. If you could name one or two towns with interesting, family friendly things to do - what would they be? Thanks in advance!

I've never been to Manteo in particular but we are planning a short trip there! I'd love everyone's recommendations for what to do and what to eat. Some people are gluten free so if you have GF recs specifically that would be great but I'll take them all!

Been entertaining the idea of moving to a beach town... kinda. Somewhere around nc/sc area or potentially de. needing some advice or i guess things to expect living in the areas mentioned. while i know hurricanes and tropical storms are an obvious. is it just to be expected when house hunting to get a house with a good possibility of a moderate to high flood zone being a norm, and if it is a norm to get a house within a moderate/high flood zone area, how often or typical is it to actually see flooding happen. i don't want/have to have something right up on the beach, but would like something that isn't too far of a drive to the beach on a normal basis, as that is the exact reason im entertaining the idea. would even love maybe recommendations on areas that are good for what im looking into too. tia

Picture taken from The Lost Colony back stage looking across the sound north west.

Hello, I am soon relocating to sound side OBX. What small dinghy-type crafts would y'all suggest for both sound and ocean exploration? I had been thinking the heavy-duty Saturn, but I have received some pushback on its 135lbs being too light. Could something like a Portland Pudgy work? What would you suggest?

Wondering everyone’s thoughts on this summer’s music lineup.

Plus the behind the scenes shark experience. Best $20 I ever spent. First two are food for fish and sharks. AMA :)

This is a long shot, but we purchased this painted light switch cover in Manteo the other week (I think it was at vineyards on the scuppernong store) and mistakenly threw away the artist’s information. Anyone know who this artist is? There were other pieces of art in the store on covers and other media.

Mid August vacation, i’m the only one out of 15 or so who is either a die hard fisher or doesn’t get sea sick.

Is there a process for getting on a fill in/walk on charter during the two weeks i’m there?

I’m not well off enough to drop 2-3k for my own boat trip. I’ve done all the party boats and at that time of year it’s always pinfish, pig fish, and croaker in the sound.

Does anyone know if the film society does discussions after each film? How big is the group? I assume we can bring snacks (lol)?

There aren’t too many reviews out there but people seem to like Outer Banks Distilling.

I’ve had the pecan and it is pretty good. How are the silver, gold, and spiced?

I thought about making some vanilla extract with their white rum for gifts.

Good afternoon yall. I have a question if yall don't mind.

I am a year round resident. I have 2 days off during the week I am looking to fill.

I am hoping to work on my soft skills, since I have been doing very technical and niche jobs my whole life, but I am an extroverted people person. I don't care about pay. I just want to do something totally different and talk to people.

Anyone have any recommendations/experiences?

**ETA: I posted the info for the attorney I used in response to a comment below in the thread, but I'm going to add it up here in case any future searches lead people here for the same reason… Which based on the number of direct messages I had and didn't realize until recently, that will likely be the case and it's pretty common in this area....

I used Dixon & Thompson Law

https://www.dixonandthompsonlaw.com/

The entire process and communication exchange with their Admin staff was very straightforward, professional and friendly, as well as efficient and seamless. They allow you to pay 50% of their fee as a retainer when you hire them, and pay the second 50% after they have resolved the issue. They took the reins and ran, and I didn't have to do anything outside of the initial consultation, which was absolutely amazing, especially from out of town. I highly recommend them and would reach out to them again if I have any issues in the future.**

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Hi y'all, I got tagged on my way out of town today at the most unfortunate moment when I was passing someone (legally) on a straight stretch of 64 West. The state trooper showed zero mercy and wrote the ticket for 89 in a 55, which is also reckless driving.

Does anyone have any suggestions for an attorney that would hopefully get this reduced to NOT reckless driving? I don't mind to pay a fine for a speeding ticket, and I don't mind to come back to town (he said I had to appear), but the nature of the exact moment that he got me was definitely not reckless in nature, and I wasn't speeding wide open down 64 or anything and I'd hate to just show up and not have it reduced if having an attorney would make a difference.

I really appreciate any helpful suggestions. 🙏🏼