Seagull Says: Monday is for remembering (and dodging beach chairs).

🌊 TODAY’S TIDE (Weather + Surf Report)

• 🌞 Memorial Day Weather

  Cloudy with a 50% chance of showers and 100% chance someone brought a beach tent anyway. High of 66°, with breezy ENE winds clocking 10–20 mph—aka everything’s blowing sideways. UV index is 4, but don’t get cocky. Tonight dips to 62° with heavy cloud cover and a vibe that says “Netflix and slightly damp.”

• 🏄‍♂️ Surf Report
  Cloudy skies, but there’s a little hope on the horizon—surf’s expected to bump up to 2–3 feet after 3 PM. Conditions stay choppy thanks to the wind, but if you time it right (and don’t mind getting slapped by sideways drizzle), you might just sneak in a decent session before dinner.

📰 HEADLINES + CHATTER

Because the alligators are unionizing, the marlins are massive, and we might be one storm away from ferry purgatory.

• 🐊 Are You GatorWise or Just Gator-Winging It?
  A new 11-state program wants you to know that, yes, there are alligators in North Carolina—and no, you shouldn’t feed them. The GatorWise initiative is here to teach you how to coexist without losing your arm (or your common sense). TL;DR: don't feed, don’t harass, and if it’s wet, assume there’s a gator watching. More at GatorWise.org.

• 🎣 Weldor’s Ark Bags Record Blue Marlin Payout
  At the 32nd Annual Hatteras Village Offshore Open, Weldor’s Ark hauled in a 584-pound blue marlin and a check for $186,001.25—the biggest payout in the tournament’s history. The boat’s from Morehead City, but the bragging rights are definitely making their way up the beach.

• 🎭 Lost Colony Returns for 88th Season
  The curtain rises May 29 on this year’s production of The Lost Colony, and locals can catch it for free during Dare Nights (May 29 & 30) with a canned food donation. It’s big drama, bigger wigs, and a great excuse to shout “Croatoan!” in public. LostColony.org for tickets.

• ⛴️ Ocracoke’s South Dock Faces Uncertain Future
  NCDOT is crowdsourcing ideas for what to do about Ocracoke’s rapidly eroding ferry terminal. Options include moving it south, relocating it to the village, or keeping it where it is with heavy reinforcement (and possibly a prayer circle). Public comments are open through June 6 at publicinput.com/southdock.

🎖️ MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS

Today’s not just a long weekend—it's a time to honor those who gave everything. Here’s where you can pay your respects across the OBX.

• 📍8:30 AM – Southern Shores Cemetery
  66 South Dogwood Trail, Southern Shores

• 📍9:30 AM – Austin Cemetery
  Kitty Hawk Village

• 📍10:30 AM – Manteo Cemetery
  Cemetery Road, off Wingina, Manteo

• 📍11:00 AM – Manteo Veterans Monument
  300 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Manteo

• 📍11:00 AM – Nags Head Town Hall
  5401 South Croatan Highway, Nags Head

• 📍12:30 PM – Kill Devil Hills Veterans Memorial
  Veterans Drive, Kill Devil Hills

📍THE BEAK OF APPROVAL

🍦 Surfin’ Spoon – Froyo with a Porch and a Personality

This self-serve frozen yogurt spot is a local favorite for a reason—rotating flavors, vegan options, and a toppings bar that dreams are made of. But the real flex? That breezy wraparound porch. It’s the perfect place to park it after a beach day and pretend your cup of sprinkles counts as dinner.

📍3408 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head

Bonus: It’s owned by a former pro surfer, which totally explains the chill vibes and why your froyo tastes like summer.

🚨 CRIME + SAFETY CORNER

Because late-night parking bans are growing, the crosswalks are invisible, and a wrong turn could end your road trip early.

• 🚫 KDH Says: Take Your Midnight Makeouts Elsewhere
  Kill Devil Hills just upped its no-parking game. Vehicles without a town permit are now banned from beach and soundside access lots midnight to 6 a.m. Translation: if you were planning a romantic moonlit snack-and-smooch in your Subaru, do it somewhere that won’t get you a ticket.

  🛑 Duck’s Crosswalks Are Basically Optical Illusions Right Now
  Pro tip: those faint white lines on North 12? They used to be crosswalks. After the paving project (shoutout to genius planning), they’re more of a guessing game. A local nearly got rear-ended stopping for a pedestrian near Sanderling. So keep your eyes peeled and remember: beach pedestrians do not bounce.

• 🚗 Fatal Crash in Chesapeake Is a Holiday Weekend Wake-Up Call
  A head-on collision Saturday morning in southern Chesapeake turned into a tragic traffic snarl. Slow down, stay off your phone, and don’t be the reason someone else doesn’t make it to the beach.

• 👮 Holiday Weekend PSA: Click It, or Cough Up the Fine
  Checkpoints are everywhere this weekend—seatbelts, expired tags, texting while steering with your knee. Don’t be that guy. Buckle up, slow down, and maybe don’t have that third margarita before heading out. The cops are watching, and your excuses aren’t original.

⛱️ VACAY OR STAY

🏡 FOR SALE: HOLLYWOOD VIBES, NAGS HEAD ADDRESS
Eight bedrooms. Nine baths. Private pool, game room, theater, elevator, and your own stretch of oceanfront in South Nags Head. This isn’t just a house—it’s a coastal compound pulling six figures in annual rental income and wrapping it in dune-stabilized real estate glam.

📍9213 S Old Oregon Inlet Road, Nags Head | $2,790,000 | MLS #127820

Bonus: Comes fully furnished and already cash-flowing. All you need is the key and a signature cocktail.

🌊 VACAY: SWEET SPOT ABOVE THE SPOON
Perched right above Surfin’ Spoon, The Spoon Rest is a beachy, adults-only Airbnb with ocean views, surf checks from the balcony, and major cozy energy. Newly renovated, steps from the sand, and stocked with beach cruisers—this is your dream escape if you love froyo, waves, and a front-row seat to Nags Head people-watching.

📍Nags Head, NC | The Spoon Rest

Bonus: Comes with its own soundtrack—courtesy of the yogurt shop buzz downstairs.

🕵️‍♀️ HEARD (In or On?) OBX

It’s Memorial Day, and the rumors are as thick as the traffic on 158.

• 🍔 Someone at a cookout in Southern Shores swore their hot dog “tasted off,” then admitted they grilled it over a citronella candle.

• 🧴 A family in Nags Head showed up to the beach with six coolers, one paddleboard, and zero sunscreen. SPF who?

• 🧢 A Corolla tourist was overheard asking if the Wright Brothers “flew from here to Kitty Hawk.” Geography is hard. So are vibes.

🔗 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): Jet, a super cute pup, is ready to jet outta there and go home with you!

• 🌊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

Whether you’re honoring the day with reflection, relaxation, or just trying not to scream in the holiday traffic, we see you. Be kind, stay dry, and remember: summer’s just starting—and so is the line at the FroYo place.

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