Seagull Says: Thursday’s Serving Sass, + Slightly Sketchy Winds

🌊 TODAY’S TIDE (Weather + Surf Report)

• 🌞 Thursday Weather
  Clouds clocking in early with a 50/50 shot at giving your lunch plans a soggy plot twist. High of 76° and enough humidity (78%) to turn your hair into a personality. UV index is a chill 4, but don’t skip the SPF—clouds are sneaky. Tonight drops to 69° with a solid chance of rain showing up fashionably late and sticking around. Pack your umbrella and your patience.

• 🏄‍♂️ Surf Report
  Calling it “surf” today might be generous. We’re talking poor to fair conditions with SSE winds adding some extra wobble. There might be a lazy loggable wave on the dropping tide, but if you’re hoping for a session worth bragging about, better to ride the couch and call it cross-training.

📰 HEADLINES + CHATTER

When it rains, it pours—and occasionally retires.

• ☔️ Rain Incoming, But Hold the Hurricane
  A moody low-pressure system is creeping in from the southeast, promising a soggy end to the week. While early whispers hinted at tropical drama, the National Hurricane Center says not today, subtropics. Expect showers, a few boom-booms, and possible flash flooding—especially south of us. The system should peace out by Friday afternoon, but don’t stash your raincoat yet. Weekend’s flirting with a cold front, and next week’s forecast is basically one big “meh.”

• 👮‍♂️ Captain Jack Sails On
  After nearly 30 years (and enough hats to open a haberdashery), Captain Jack Scarborough of the Dare County Sheriff’s Office is officially 10-42. From K9 handler to Communications Director of the Year, this guy’s done it all—including suiting up as an EMT and volunteer firefighter. His next chapter? Blue Line Charters. Wishing him calm waters, tight lines, and zero paperwork.

🎟️ WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY

Consider this your sign to get into yoga.

• 🧘 Dynamic Flow Fitness in the Park
  Duck Town Park, Duck • 7:30 AM–8:15 AM
  Kick off your day with yoga movement, mountain pose, and maybe a mosquito bite or two.

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga in the Park
  Corolla • 7:30 AM–8:30 AM
  Morning stretch goals meet OBX breeze—bring your mat and good vibes.

• 🏄‍♀️ Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga
  Ride The Wind Surf Shop, Ocracoke • 8:30 AM
  Balance, breathe, maybe fall in—namasplash!

• 🎉 Jockey’s Ridge 50th Anniversary Celebration
  Jockey’s Ridge State Park • 10:00 AM
  Free family-friendly festivities, history, concerts, and yes—a drone light show over the dunes.
  More info

• 🎡 Soundside Fun Fair
  6800 S. Croatan Hwy, Nags Head • 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
  Rides, cotton candy, and carnival chaos all in one place. Proceeds benefit local youth programs.

• 📚 Author Event: Adrian Wood
  St. Andrews By The Sea, Nags Head • 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
  NYT bestselling author + OBX charm = a very local literary moment. Pre-reg required.

• ⚾ Outer Banks Flying Dutchmen – Home Game
  109 Veterans Dr., Kill Devil Hills • 7:00 PM
  America’s pastime, island edition. Let’s hear that rally gull.

• 🎭 The Lost Colony (2025 Season)
  Waterside Theatre, Manteo • 7:45 PM
  88 years of mystery, pageantry, and serious OBX legacy. Get your historical drama fix under the stars.

📍THE BEAK OF APPROVAL

🖼️Silver Bonsai Gallery – Jewelry that tells a story (and sometimes grows a tree).

Tucked in the heart of Manteo, Silver Bonsai is part fine jewelry studio, part bonsai garden, and all about craftsmanship. Since 1998, they've been creating Modern Heirloom® pieces—engraved, sculpted, and ready to be passed down (or shown off immediately). You can shop the sparkles and see the artists at work.

📍905 US-64, Manteo, NC

Bonus: Want something custom? They’ll make you a ring that outlives your houseplants.

🚨 CRIME + SAFETY CORNER

Scammers, swipe jobs, and a mystery with missing art, just another week in paradise.

• 🚗 Tragedy on Portsmouth St.
  A Colington woman driving a USPS Mercedes mail van struck an 84-year-old man crossing to check his mailbox. Sadly, he passed away days later. She stayed on the scene and has now been charged with Misdemeanor Death by Motor Vehicle. A somber reminder to slow down and look twice—even on the quiet streets.

• 🏄‍♂️ Roanoke Island VFD Loses Its Board (Not the Surf Kind)
  The Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Department left their rescue board at Pirate’s Cove boat ramp. If you picked it up thinking it was a cool new paddleboard, it’s not. Be a hero—return it to the firehouse.

• 📱 SCAM ALERT: Texts Demanding Toll Payments
  If you get a text saying you owe tolls, don’t click anything. These scammers are crafty. Unless you’ve been joyriding across state lines, assume it’s fake. Real toll agencies don’t slide into your texts like a shady ex.

⛱️ VACAY OR STAY

🏡 FOR SALE: Chef’s Kiss in Chicahauk

This 3-bed, 2.5-bath Southern Shores home sits on nearly ¾ of an acre and has all the high-end touches—pot filler included. We’re talking Electrolux fridge, double oven, induction cooktop, and a lush fenced yard with koi pond dreams.

Inside, cathedral ceilings keep it airy, the primary suite is on the main floor, and there’s flex space upstairs for whatever vibe you’re feeling (crafts? office? in-home nap zone?). Outside? A screened porch, mature landscaping, and a garage that moonlights as a workshop.

📍41 Eagles Nest Ln #372, Kitty Hawk | $879,000 | MLS #129367

Bonus: X flood zone = no flood insurance required. The only thing overflowing is charm.

🌊 VACAY: Sunning Your Bunns – Oceanside Pool Party Meets Luxe Comfort

This massive 7-bedroom, 7-bath stunner in Southern Shores is less vacation home, more personal resort. We’re talking private pool, hot tub, rec room, and yes—your very own golf cart for zipping to the beach or cruising for snacks.

Inside? A fully loaded kitchen, a fireplace for post-sunset hangs, and space for your whole crew (plus their cousins). Outside? Barbecue area, balcony, and big deck energy. This one’s made for memory-making.

📍Southern Shores, NC | Sunning Your Bunns

Bonus: Every bedroom has a bathroom, and there’s an elevator. So go ahead—pack heavy.

🕵️‍♀️ HEARD AROUND, OVER, or UNDER THE DUNES

• A Corolla local swears they saw Guy Fieri at a gas station, but it turned out to be someone’s cousin Chad in a flame shirt.

• Rumor has it a certain Duck shop owner is rebranding… again. That’s three names in two seasons. New logo coming in hot?

• A Manteo Facebook group debate about compost bins escalated into someone being called a “mildewed menace.” Not sure who won, but the Earth probably didn’t.

🔗 QUICK LINKS

• ⛴️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): This dashing heartthrob is Bowie, and yes, he will steal your snacks and your soul. Bowie’s love language? Full-body snuggles, passenger seat rides, and an absolutely shameless obsession with treats. He’s equal parts road trip buddy and cuddle monster. Come meet him—you’ll fall in love faster than he can hop in your car.

• 🌊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

Rain or shine, the Outer Banks never bores. Share this little squawk with your favorite coast-loving friend and spread the salty gospel. We’ll be back tomorrow with more headlines, happenings, and overheard chaos from our corner of the coast.

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