Seagull Says: Monday’s got sand in its coffee.

🌊 TODAY’S TIDE (Weather + Surf Report)

• 🌞 Monday Weather
  Partly cloudy with a strong chance of regretting sleeves. High of 85° with SW winds at 14 mph and humidity hanging around at a swampy 73%. The UV index is a spicy 9, so sunscreen isn’t optional—it’s survival.

  Tonight cools down to 74°, barely. The clouds roll in, the air stays thick, and the SSW breeze at 13 mph does just enough to keep your porch flag flapping but not enough to cool you off. Summer’s definitely preheating.

• 🏄‍♂️ Surf Report
  Ugh. That’s the vibe. It’s mostly flat and forgettable, unless you’re really into paddling for nothing. Around 6 PM there’s a chance of shin-to-knee-high waves, but don’t get your hopes up—it’s more “background ripple” than “rideable swell.” Maybe wax your board for the vibes and call it a workout.

📰 HEADLINES + CHATTER

Because bridges take forever, BBQ makes a comeback, and Manteo said “nah” to beer.

• 🛠 Slash Creek Bridge: Almost a Real Bridge Now
  The new bridge in Hatteras Village technically opened in May, but it's still acting like it needs just “one more thing.” Expect full completion by June 18—assuming weather cooperates and no one drops a wrench into the sound. In the meantime: single-lane closures, a full road closure on June 10, and everyone pretending this wasn’t a decade in the making.

• 🌪 NC Gears Up for Hurricane Season With... Vibes?
  Governor Stein says North Carolina is ready for hurricane season—even if federal funding ghosted us. The state’s prepping like it’s doomsday and calling out FEMA in the same breath. Also: don’t fall for Bitcoin roofers, start your hurricane kit now, and if you still think you’re safe because you’re “inland,” go ahead and ask Western NC how that went with Helene.

• 🐷 Corolla Village BBQ Rises From the Ashes (Literally)
  After a fire in 2024, this beloved smoke shack is back in action and already pulling lines like it never left. Owner Crystal Salvatore’s been through it—but her loyal crew, generous neighbors, and small children with fundraising bracelets helped make the comeback real. If you don’t stop in for a sandwich, the horses are judging you.

• 🍻 1718 Brewing’s Manteo Dreams = Flat Beer
  Ocracoke’s 1718 Brewing wanted to expand to Manteo, but the zoning gods (aka the Town Council) said no thanks. Nine months of back-and-forth ended in disappointment, and now someone else owns the property. The brewery’s response? Basically: “We tried, y’all were exhausting.” Manteo: where breweries go to get ghosted.

• 🎓 Caps Fly as Dare County Grads Say Peace Out
  Students from First Flight, Manteo High, and Cape Hatteras Secondary tossed their caps and said goodbye to high school this weekend. One group did it at the Waterside Theatre, one in the gym, and one under the Friday night lights. Either way, congrats Class of 2025—you did it, now go nap for three weeks.

• 🎣 Jennette’s Pier Team Is Schooling Everyone
  From squid anatomy to sustainable fishing, the education crew at Jennette’s Pier is keeping brains and bait buckets full. They’ve got summer camps, weekday fishing lessons, and probably the most fun science class your kid will ever take. Plus, their staff photo looks like the coolest alt-rock band you’ve never heard of.

• 🌿 State’s Wetlands Definition Getting... Muddier?
  NCDEQ is holding a public hearing on June 26 to officially rewrite the definition of “wetlands” to match federal rules (which got watered down recently—pun intended). TL;DR: fewer protections, more loopholes. If you care about wetlands or just love public hearings with a side of regulatory drama, this one’s for you.

🎟️ WHAT'S UP, MONDAY?

Because Monday’s not taking the day off, and neither should your beach plans.

• 🎣 Kayak Fishing Tournament (All Day)
  If you’ve got upper body strength and questionable balance, this one’s for you.
  📍Kitty Hawk Surf Co. (Various Locations) | 8:00 AM

• 🧜‍♂️ Maritime Crafts for Kids
  Let the little ones craft while you pretend this counts as school credit.
  📍Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Hatteras | 10:30 AM–12:00 PM

• 🎤 Open Poetry
  Mic open, vibes uncertain. Could be Shakespeare, could be… not.
  📍Front Porch Café, Nags Head | 3:30 PM–5:30 PM

• 🌅 Soundside Sunset Festival
  Vendors, live music, and golden-hour people watching.
  📍Soundside Market, Rodanthe | 4:00 PM

• 🎸 Rock the Docks: Gary Roman
  Live music by the water. Beer likely. Dancing optional but encouraged.
  📍Blue Crab Tavern, Kill Devil Hills | 6:00 PM

• 🎆 Sunset Festival
  Same name, different spot—this one’s kites, crafts, and peak Instagram lighting.
  📍Kitty Hawk Kites, Nags Head | 7:00 PM

• 🎇 Waterfront Festival
  Rodanthe’s version, for those who like their sunsets with a breeze off the sound.
  📍Kitty Hawk Kites, Rodanthe | 7:00 PM

• 🎭 The Lost Colony
  America’s oldest mystery gets the full Broadway-on-a-budget treatment. Free for kids on Mondays, thanks to Kitty Hawk Kites.
  📍Waterside Theatre, Manteo | 7:45 PM

📍THE BEAK OF APPROVAL

🧼Dirty Dick’s Crab House- Bold Name, Bolder Seafood

You’ve seen the sign. Maybe you’ve even taken a picture with it. But Dirty Dick’s isn’t just cheeky branding—it’s a legit seafood joint serving up steam pots, spicy crab legs, and some of the best hushpuppies on the beach. Equal parts souvenir stop and local staple, this Nags Head icon knows exactly what it’s doing—and yes, they’ve heard every joke.

📍2407 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head + 📍41934 NC-12, Avon

Bonus: Grab a t-shirt that’ll either horrify or delight your relatives. No in-between.

🚨 CRIME + SAFETY CORNER

Because the tourists came, they saw, and they absolutely wrecked traffic patterns.

• 🕵️ KDH Police Want Names (and Faces)
  Kill Devil Hills PD is asking for help ID’ing someone tied to an active investigation. They’ve posted the pics, they’ve got case #25KD07211, and they’re hoping someone out there will recognize the face—or at least pretend they do for the drama. You can check out the footage here.
  🔗 Submit a tip anonymously

• 🚗 Roll-Over on Snowden
  A solo vehicle flipped at the intersection of Snowden and Bullyard Roads. No word on why, but we’re guessing speed, distraction, or both. Reminder: OBX roads are not an arcade.

• 🚧 Crash on Wright Memorial Bridge
  A motor vehicle collision shut things down on the eastbound side Saturday. Details are still sparse, but the traffic backup had locals cursing under their breath in 3-part harmony.

• 💥 Double Trouble on Caratoke
  A two-vehicle crash went down near 8808 Caratoke Hwy this weekend. No major details released, but based on the scene, it’s safe to say someone missed the memo on “slow down, vacation’s not a race.”

• 🍤 Nags Head: Sugar Creek Mayhem
  Northbound 158 just past Sugar Creek saw yet another wreck. Probably someone rubbernecking too hard at the seafood restaurant.

• 🌾 Route 12 Exit Carnage
  A multi-vehicle pile-up landed in the median just before the turn to Route 12. Three cars, lots of grass, and traffic looking like a Mario Kart fail. Left-turn lanes were partially blocked—thanks to first responders for keeping it as un-chaotic as possible.

• 🛑 Kitty Hawk PD Says DON’T BLOCK THE BOX
  Kitty Hawk PD channeled their inner Nintendo and reminded drivers to stop treating intersections like Go Kart tracks. Stay in your lane, avoid 🍌 peels, and maybe leave the 🍄 boosts for video games.

⛱️ VACAY OR STAY

🏡 FOR SALE: Soundfront + Seriously Scenic

This Buxton lot serves up 1.39 acres of waterfront potential, complete with live oaks, panoramic sound views, and canal access across the road. No flood insurance needed (hello, X Flood Zone), and yes, it’s walking distance to Buxton Munch and Connor’s.

📍0 Rocky Rollinson Rd, Buxton | $299,000

Bonus: Build your dream escape or your next investment—all with a front-row seat to sunset central.

🌊 VACAY: Beach Break- Big Exhale

This lower-level round (yes, round!) cottage delivers ocean views, beach access, and all the essentials (plus paper towels, because they get you). Sleeps 6 with a king suite and two doubles, plus resort perks like a pool, fish-cleaning stations, and outdoor showers to rinse the sand off your sanity.

📍Beach Break Cottage | Buxton

Bonus: If “panoramic view + plush sofa” doesn’t convince you, the unlimited beach access should.

🕵️‍♀️ HEARD AROUND, IN, OVER, or UNDER THE DUNES

Many readers ask if these are true or made up. Folks, we couldn’t make this stuff up if we tried. This is life in the OBX—sand, sass, and seagulls watching it all go down.

• 🪑 A vacationer in Avon reportedly dragged a full recliner onto the beach. It lasted 11 minutes before a wave claimed it. RIP, La-Z-Boy.

• 🦆 A Corolla visitor complained to a shop clerk that the “duck crossing” sign was a prank. Spoiler: the ducks are real, and they have no respect for traffic laws.

• 🛶 Someone on a soundside kayak tour asked if the bioluminescence would “turn off” if they cursed too much. Nature said no, but their guide said yes.

🔗 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

It’s only the second week of June, and the roads already look like a shell-hunting free-for-all. The coolers are full, the patience is not, and somewhere a tourist is learning the hard way about OBX left turns.

Forward this to someone who thinks the season hasn’t started yet.

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