In 2025, the Outer Banks Chorus will sing in historic cathedrals in Italy, with the highlight of singing mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Two holiday-themed bar tours in Dare County stand ready to toast the season — and help local causes.

“They call women kneeboarders ‘unicorns,’” said Patti Hook, who recently won second place in the kneeboarding world championships.

Debbie Swick Swick has been pushing for balloon release bans since January 2023, she said. Recently, she has seen a string of successes.