Seagull Says: Midweek already? Miracles happen.

🌊 TODAY’S TIDE (Weather + Surf Report)

• 🌤️ Weather
  Rain in the morning, storms in the afternoon, and a 50/50 chance that your patio umbrella takes flight. High of 77° with SSE winds giving beach hair a full moment. Expect gusts, maybe some hail, and enough humidity (80%) to make you question every fabric choice. Things mellow out tonight with a low of 65° and a breeze from the north that actually feels kind of decent. Moon’s doing the waning crescent thing if you're into celestial drama.

• 🏄‍♂️ Surf Report
  Not much to write home about, but if you’re up early, you might catch some 2–3 ft waves before the wind kicks up and ruins everyone's plans. Conditions head downhill fast, so ride what you can and lower your expectations—just like the rest of this week.

📰 HEADLINES + CHATTER

Because midweek drama hits different.

• 🧱 Goodbye, moldy government real estate:
  The old NC Probation and Parole building in Manteo is officially coming down after a mold invasion revealed bigger issues. Instead of a costly $500K renovation, the county chose to knock it down and turn the lot into parking. Classic government solution: pave over the problem.

• 🚑 OBX: Stunning views, limited ICU beds:
  A new report reminds us that while the Outer Banks looks like a dream, it functions like a healthcare desert. We’re talking one small hospital, long ferry rides for specialty care, and six-month waits for mental health appointments. Locals are resilient, but “just go for a walk on the beach” might not be the cure-all we hoped.

• 💨 Heads up, sky watchers:
  Last week’s weather alert brought 50 mph winds, hail, and a lot of overturned lawn furniture. Duck and Sanderling got the worst of it. If you missed it, congrats—you now qualify as “indoor cat” material.

🎟️ WEDNESDAY PLANS, SORT OF

Because midweek fun counts too—especially if it involves trivia, art, or adoptable animals.

• 🦈 Aquarist for a Day
  Ever wondered what it’s like to feed a shark? Dive into a behind-the-scenes look at aquarium life. Just don’t name the fish.
  📍North Carolina Aquarium, Manteo | 9:00 AM

• Wetlands Walk
  Put on your sensible shoes and explore the soggier side of science.
  📍North Carolina Aquarium, Manteo | 9:00 AM

• 🧘 Recharging Resilience
  A full-day retreat that says “yes” to self-care and “no” to burnout.
  📍Children and Youth Partnership, Manteo | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  Website

• 🖼️ Rotating Art Show: Wes Snyder Photography
  Wes captures the OBX like it’s his job—because it is. Stop by and get misty over a marsh.
  📍Duck Town Park | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  Website

• 🐾 Salty Tails of Love: Adoption Day
  Give your beach vacay some bark. Adopt a pet, drop off donations, or grab merch to help the OBX SPCA.
  📍Kitty Hawk Kites (multiple locations) | 10:00 AM
  Website

• 🎨 Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show
  Local talent on display and a reminder that gallery walls beat doomscrolling.
  📍Dare County Arts Council, Manteo | 10:00 AM
  Website

• 🎶 Kim Kalman Live
  Acoustic sunset vibes with a side of seafood.
  📍The Froggy Dog Restaurant & Pub, Avon | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  Website

• 🎤 Jeremy & The Generations
  Crack a beer and soak up some beachside tunes with a band that knows the classics.
  📍Fish Heads Bar & Grill, Nags Head | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  Website

• 🧠 Trivia Night
  Burger shack brains, assemble. No cheating. We see your phone.
  📍McGrath's Burger Shack, Nags Head | 6:00 PM
  Website

• 🎱 Bingo Night
  Cape Hatteras Anglers Club is serious about two things: fish and bingo. Get there early or don’t get in.
  📍47231 Light Plant Road, Buxton | Doors at 6:00 PM | Bingo at 7:00 PM
  Website

📍THE BEAK OF APPROVAL

🔥OBX Tiki Time– For when your vacation needs a plot twist involving dolphins, sunsets, and a floating party.

This isn’t your average cruise—it’s a vibe. OBX Tiki Time runs dolphin tours, sunset cruises, and private charters with a fun-loving local captain and plenty of stories to go with the scenery. Family-friendly, 45-person max, and based right on the Manteo waterfront, this is the kind of experience you end up telling everyone about at dinner.

See dolphins. Sip something fizzy. Pretend you’re in a music video.

📍207 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo | The Docks on Manteo Waterfront

📉 TROUBLE AT LOW TIDE

Slight chaos, minor crimes, and just enough drama to keep it spicy.

• ⚠️ Buxton Back-Up: A tractor-trailer ditched it hard near Lighthouse Road Tuesday morning, turning N.C. 12 into a single-lane squeeze. Remember, patience is a virtue (and maybe a podcast helps).

• 🤐 School Bus Shenanigans, Part 2: Samantha Spoor, the woman from last week’s viral Currituck County bus video, is now publicly defending her expletive-laced, racially-charged rant. She says she'd “do it all over again,” just with less N-word. The court of public opinion remains unimpressed. Someone should tell Samantha to zip her lips.

• 💔 A Sad Loss at Sea: Carlson “BJ” Johnson, a beloved local fisherman, was found deceased off Oregon Inlet. His boat and dog are still missing. If you spot either, contact Sgt. Barbosa at (757) 947-1510. Our hearts are with his loved ones.

• 🧻 Shred It + Forget It: Scam Jam is back! On June 2, Buxton folks can head to the Fessenden Center to safely shred sensitive docs and get the latest anti-fraud tips from insurance agents, local banks, and the sheriff’s office. BYO paranoia.

• 📢 Manteo PD’s Trying… Really Hard: As part of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign, the Manteo Police dropped a Kendrick Lamar reference that’s got people squinting: “They not like us.” Points for effort, but maybe let's leave Pulitzer-winning lyrics to Kendrick and stick to the seatbelt stats.

⛱️ VACAY OR STAY

🏡 FOR SALE: BUILD BIG, BEACH HARD, REPEAT

This 0.34-acre lot in Salvo’s South Beach community is practically begging for your dream house. We’re talking oversized beaches, room to breathe, and enough space for that outdoor shower you swore you'd build “someday.”

📍27205 Spritsail Ct Lot 24, Salvo | $300,000 | MLS #126245

Bonus: South Beach is known for having some of the largest beaches on Hatteras Island. Translation: fewer elbows, more sun.

🌊 VACAY: FEELIN’ NAUTI — SUNSETS, HOT TUBS & WAVES VIBES

This 4-bed, 2.5-bath getaway in Waves has a hot tub, ocean + sound views, a firepit, and a community pool and tennis court to boot. Updated interiors, a spiral staircase to a loft bar, and decks for days. It's giving coastal chaos—but in a good way.

📍St. Waves Subdivision, Waves, NC | Feelin’ Nauti

Bonus: You're five rows from the beach and maybe one frozen drink away from becoming a local.

🕵️‍♀️ OVERHEARD ON THE OUTER BANKS

• 🧘‍♂️ A man loudly declared he was “taking a digital detox”... while livestreaming his sound bath.

• 🚙 In Hatteras, a very confident driver tried to parallel park a golf cart—into a boat launch. Not a metaphor.

• 🍷 A woman in Duck said she couldn’t drink wine on the beach unless it was “sunset-colored.” We assume rosé made the cut.

🔗 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): Mitzi’s still waiting—and yes, she’d absolutely look better in your backseat than that beach towel.

• 🌊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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