Will Thomas

3 days ago | dev.to | Will Thomas

Hey everyone! πŸ‘‹New to dev.to and loving the vibes already. I'm on this exciting journey exploring the intersection of code and design. Recent rabbit hole: Martin LorenzJust discovered Martin Lorenz's work on flexible visual systems and I'm completely fascinated. Feels like a beautiful approach to creating meaningful design systems in an age where AI can pump out content so quickly.

4 days ago | wtkr.com | Will Thomas

KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. — Baseball is back in the Outer Banks. The area's new team, the Outer Banks Flying Dutchmen, kicked off their inaugural season and are set for their home opener on June 3. "The Outer Banks Flying Dutchmen is the newest iteration of wood bat collegiate summer league baseball here in the Outer Banks, and this will be our first year," said Tom Hoggard, general manager of the team. This is the first time since 2023 the Outer Banks will have a team of this kind.

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Will Thomas

OUTER BANKS, N.C. — MANTEO, N.C. — At 87 years young, Nancy Pinchbeck made her dream of skydiving a reality in the Outer Banks. Seven years prior, Pinchbeck, a Richmond resident, had intended to jump but postponed her plans for her daughters, who were focused on their Ironman training. "I always looked at the birds and thought how nice it would be to do that. And it was," Pinchbeck said, recalling her unforgettable experience. . When the moment finally arrived, she was ready.

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Will Thomas

BUXTON, N.C. — Jan Dawson, a Buxton-based author, has unveiled her latest book, "Tangled Lines." For the past decade, Dawson has lived on Hatteras Island, drawing inspiration for her writing from the coastal charm and community. Dawson grew up visiting the Outer Banks and, like many, developed a lasting attachment to the area. Her experiences in Hatteras have inspired three novels, each exploring the nuances of island living within the framework of sweet romances.

1 week ago | wtkr.com | Will Thomas

HATTERAS, N.C. — The future of the South Dock Ferry Terminal is in question, as the North Carolina Department of Transportation plans to seek public input on potential changes. Ocracoke is only accessible by air or sea, with most people taking a ferry over onto the island. So a possible change could greatly impact the Outer Banks island. "The ferry is our road. It's our extension to Highway 12. So it's very, very important to us," said Paul Amburn, who has lived on Ocracoke for three years.