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Seagull Says: Don't leave your trash. We'll talk about you.

The wind’s up, your coffee’s lukewarm, and someone’s already fighting in the Facebook comments. Let’s go.

May 07, 2025

🌊 TODAY’S TIDE (Weather + Surf Report)

  • 🌤️ Weather
    Morning showers might crash the scene, but sunshine’s planning a mid-day comeback. High of 77°F, low of 64°F, and humidity doing the most behind the scenes. Barely a breeze out of the northeast. Feels like a good day to blame the weather for your lack of motivation.

  • 🏄‍♂️ Surf Report
    We’re lookin’ at 1–2 ft waves most of the day—nothing wild, but a few overachievers hit 3 ft this morning just to show off. Probably not the day for your epic shred moment, but enough to make the tourists feel brave.

📰HEADLINES + CHATTER

  • 👎🏻Currituck said “nah.” 

    County commissioners unanimously passed a resolution opposing NC House Bill 765, which basically tries to tell local governments how to do their job without asking them first. The mayors of Dare County already sent their “hard pass” last week. Spoiler: nobody’s here for Raleigh overreach.

  • 🤑Dare County’s budget = $$$ and opinions.
    A cool $242.87 million is on the table for FY 2025–26, including more cash for schools, IT upgrades, and EMS. Yes, your property value went up 67%—and yes, that’s why the tax rate is now “revenue neutral.” Whatever helps you sleep at night.

  • 🌊Coastline disappearing? Sounds about right.
    At a recent long-range tourism committee meeting, experts reminded us that the Outer Banks is, in fact, a sandbar at war with the ocean. Sea level rise, erosion, and general climate chaos are all on the agenda. Big thanks to the Coastal Studies Institute and National Park Service for confirming what we yelled into the wind last hurricane season.

📅 WHAT’S GOING ON?

Whether you’re into town politics, toddler safety, or yelling “BINGO!” like your life depends on it, there’s something here for you.

  • 🗣️ Duck Town Council Meeting
    1:00 PM – Paul F. Keller Meeting Hall, Duck
    Got something to say? Now’s your chance. The Duck Town Council is meeting, and the public is welcome to attend—either in person or via YouTube if you’d rather shout opinions from the couch.

  • 🧠 Trivia Night at Buffalo City Distillery
    6:00 PM – Point Harbor
    Bring your brain and your bourbon. Tables fill fast so reserve ahead unless you love standing awkwardly in the corner.

  • 🍼 Safe Sleep & SIDS Risk Reduction Training (Zoom)
    6:30–8:30 PM – Online
    Required for child care folks, but helpful for anyone keeping tiny humans alive. Two credit hours, $6, and a presenter who knows her stuff.
    More info + registration

  • 🎶 Kim Kalman Live at The Froggy Dog
    5:30–8:30 PM – Avon
    Acoustic vibes + a voice that’ll mellow out your Wednesday. Catch her every Wednesday and Friday, but you already knew that, didn’t you?

  • 🎱 Bingo Night – Cape Hatteras Anglers Club
    Doors at 6:00 PM / Balls drop at 7:00 PM – Buxton
    No outside snacks allowed, but they’ve got popcorn and free coffee so calm down. Only 150 players allowed—so show up early or prepare to sulk in your car.

📍THE BEAK OF APPROVAL

Whitecap Car Wash: Go ahead, give your ride the rinse it deserves.
If your car’s wearing a layer of sea spray, sunscreen fingerprints, and whatever that mystery gunk is, Whitecap Car Wash in Kill Devil Hills is ready to bring back the sparkle. They’re not just blasting grime; they’re serving Clean, Shiny, and Dry like it’s a mission from the car gods.

With top-notch equipment, a crew that actually smiles, and wash plans that make sense (yes, we do want our car to look like it didn’t just drive through a salt marsh), Whitecap’s turning the tide on mediocre car washes. 📍 2000 N Croatan Hwy, KDH

🚔 SEAGULL SCANNER

Not much ruckus, but here’s what fluttered across the scanner.

  • 🚨 From ‘what’s he doing?’ to ‘oh, he works here’

    Someone spotted a “suspicious” guy creeping around a yard on Sandy Ridge Road—turned out he was just a Dominion Power employee doing his thing next door. Maybe don’t call 911 every time a guy wears work boots.

  • 👮 From loitering to ‘let’s walk you out’
    A woman closing up shop didn’t feel great about a man hanging around too long, so officers showed up to escort her safely to her car. No incident, just community policing done right.

  • 🏍️ From open road to ER mode
    A motorcyclist went down yesterday at Dogwood and 158. Emergency crews swarmed the scene, but no updates yet. Fingers crossed it wasn’t as bad as it looked.

⛱️ VACAY OR STAY

🏖️FOR SALE: YOUR NEW FAVORITE EXCUSE TO “WORK REMOTE”
Ocean views. Sound views. Rooftop deck. Deeded access to both. If this Rodanthe beach cottage were any more coastal, it’d come with a seashell ringtone. Classic charm meets prime location—because who wants to pick between sunrise and sunset views when you can have both? 🛏️ 3 beds 🛁 1.5 baths 📐 920 sqft (plus 10,000+ sqft lot)
📍23193 Corbina Dr W LOT 24, Rodanthe | $499,000 | MLS #129084

🐕 VACAY: A COZY COTTAGE FOR YOU AND YOUR FOUR-LEGGED PLUS-ONE
Say hello to Little Lifeboat House—a one-bedroom Manteo retreat with old-school charm, a Jacuzzi tub, and deeded access to…all the good vibes. Walk to downtown, curl up by the fireplace, and tell yourself that Keurig coffee totally counts as self-care. Sleeps up to 4 | Whirlpool tub, no dishwasher (you’ll live)
🐾 1 dog allowed

Bonus points: surround sound, vaulted ceilings, a brick patio for morning coffee reflection time, so you can pretend to be more zen than you really are.

📍Manteo, NC | Little Lifeboat House

🗣️ HEARD AROUND THE OBX

  • 👋🏻Somebody tell the new guy at the Duck crosswalk that waving at traffic doesn’t make them stop.

  • 🪁That kite in Kill Devil Hills has been stuck in the power line since Sunday and honestly, it’s part of the landscape now.

🧂FINAL PEEP FROM THE PERCH

If you see someone carrying three Wawa coffees and a Bojangles biscuit while wearing Crocs, don’t judge. They might be carrying this entire town on their back.

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