Seagull Says: Mondays Were Made for Gossip

And by gossip, we mean unverified local gold. Let’s dig in.

June 02, 2025

🌊 TODAY’S TIDE (Weather + Surf Report)

  • 🌞 Monday Weather

    Some early clouds, but the sun’s clocking in by afternoon. High of 71° with a north wind that’ll rearrange your beach towel and your attitude. Humidity’s a clingy 71%, and the UV index is a brutal 10—so don’t skip the SPF unless you want to peel. Tonight drops to a clear 60° with light NNE winds and a sky full of stars (and probably regrets).

  • 🏄‍♂️ Surf Report
    Unless your surfboard doubles as a paddleboard, you might want to sit this one out. The ocean’s serving light ripple energy with a few knee-high humblers just to mess with your optimism. Things might perk up midday when the winds ease up, but let’s be honest—you’ll have more fun chasing seagulls than waves today.

📰 HEADLINES + CHATTER

Because the gulls aren’t the only ones flapping their mouths this week.

  • 🌀 Hurricane Season Is Here
    June marks the start of Atlantic hurricane season, so consider this your official reminder to check your batteries, charge your storm snacks, and stop putting off that renters’ insurance.

  • 📅 NCDMV Now Ruining Saturdays Too
    Elizabeth City is among 20 offices expanding Saturday walk-in hours for licenses and ID cards this summer. Because nothing says “weekend fun” like government lighting.

  • 🎆 Duck Names Its 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal
    Say hello to Jon Britt, longtime Duck local, retired fire captain, and civic overachiever. He’s basically the reason Duck has trails, fireworks, and any semblance of order.

  • 🏦 Credit Union Divorce Finalized
    After 42 years, LGFCU and SECU are officially splitting up. Starting June 3, Civic Credit Union takes over—but don’t worry, your money’s still somewhere. Probably.

  • 👩‍💼 New OBX Workforce Network Launches
    COA hosted the latest meetup of a grassroots initiative connecting Outer Banks professionals. No PowerPoints, just real talk about jobs, housing, and why networking doesn’t have to mean golf.

  • 🦀 Kill Devil Grill Defends Soft-Shell Crown
    For the second year running, Kill Devil Grill snagged the top prize during OBX Soft-Shell Week. Their winning dish involved a fried crab, smoked shrimp, jalapeño noodle cake, and enough flair to earn a third trophy just for presentation.

🎟️ WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY

Because your beach chair deserves a social life too.

  • 🕰️ The Lost Colony
    Roanoke Island | 8:30 PM
    The 2025 season is in full dramatic swing, and yes—all kids under 12 are free on Mondays thanks to Kitty Hawk Kites. Bring your curiosity, your bug spray, and your best historical questions.

  • 🎨 Rotating Art Show: Wes Snyder
    Duck Town Park | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Photography that'll make you want to quit your job and chase golden hour forever.

  • 🎤 Open Poetry
    Front Porch Café, Nags Head | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Read, listen, sip a little something. It’s your moment—or someone else’s.

  • 🌅 Soundside Sunset Festival
    Soundside Market, Rodanthe | 4:00 PM
    Crafts, food, and the kind of sunset backdrop that makes everything look like a screensaver.

  • 🎸 Mary Ann and Bruce
    Tap Shack | 7:00 PM
    Live music, small-town flair, and probably someone dancing barefoot before 8.

  • 🎙️ Open Mic Night
    McGrath’s Burger Shack, Nags Head | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sing your heart out, or eat your feelings in burger form. Both are valid.

📍THE BEAK OF APPROVAL

🦞Mulligan’s Grille – Frisbees, fries, and oceanfront vibes.

Great views, great food, and even a doggy menu served on a frisbee they can keep. Local seafood, burgers & more, with wine & spirits, in a laid-back setting with a beachfront deck.

📍4005 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC

Bonus: You eat like royalty, your dog leaves with a souvenir.

🚨 CRIME + SAFETY CORNER

Where the sirens wail and the tea is freshly spilled.

  • 📍Know Where You Are (Seriously)
    Kitty Hawk PD dropped a helpful reminder: don’t rely on vibes and Airbnb names when calling 911. Know your street address—not “Salty Pelican Paradise”—and memorize your beach access or milepost. Also, maybe designate a human seagull to flag down first responders if it gets real.

  • 🚗 Double Bumper Boink in Corolla
    Two-vehicle 10-50 reported near the 470 block of Ocean Trail. Sounded minor, but probably enough to ruin someone’s beach playlist.

  • 🪨 Fender Bender Near Frog Island
    A light crunch on the highway near Frog Island Market in Barco. Police were on scene. Cause: unclear. Mood: annoyed.

  • 🚧 Crash at Wright Brothers Monument
    Right southbound lane shut down just north of the entrance after an accident. Expect merging chaos and drivers who think blinkers are optional.

  • 🔥 House Fire on W Arch Street
    Word on the wire: someone was frying a turkey on the deck. We repeat: on. the. deck. No confirmed injuries, but the damage is extensive. Please don’t deep-fry holiday birds in rental homes. Or on wooden structures. Or anywhere near flammable dreams.

⛱️ VACAY OR STAY

🏡 FOR SALE: Hatteras High Condo- Beachfront living, wet bar included.
This top-floor Rodanthe retreat has two beds, two baths, a private deck with Atlantic views, and a literal backyard made of sand. Fully updated and move-in ready, it’s got new furniture, a fresh coat of paint, and yes, a wet bar—because vacation should always include cocktails on demand.

📍24256 Resort Rodanthe Dr #6C, Rodanthe | $410,000 | MLS #128212

Bonus: Your HOA is the ocean. Try to top that.

🌊 VACAY: Elysian Sands- Ocean views so good, you’ll forget your email password.
This four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath oceanfront stunner is basically a coastal fever dream. Panoramic Atlantic views, a hot tub on the deck, a screened porch for sunset cocktails, and a loft with a foosball table (because beach days deserve game nights). Beach path? Check. Outdoor shower? Of course.

📍Salvo, NC | Elysian Sands

Bonus: You can watch the sunrise and ignore your inbox in one seamless motion.

🕵️‍♀️ HEARD AROUND, OVER, or UNDER THE DUNES

  • 🦩“I swear that’s the same flamingo float I lost in 2021.” — Man pointing at someone else’s dock on Colington Island.

  • 🦐“If they’re gonna charge $28 for shrimp tacos, they better come with a foot massage.” — Overheard outside a food truck in Nags Head.

  • ⛴️Ferry Schedule – You can’t teleport to the Outer Banks (yet), so here’s how to float your way here the old-fashioned way.

  • 🐾OBX SPCA Pet of the Week (more like every 10 days): All of the kittens! Trust us on this one, you’ll have a difficult time choosing one!

  • 🌊Live Surf Cams – For “checking the surf,” but really just spying on beach traffic and seeing who already claimed your favorite spot.

  • 💬Submit a Tip or Event – Got a hot lead, weird sighting, or something the seagulls should be squawking about? Slide it our way.

🧂FINAL PEEP FROM THE PERCH

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