Distant Tropical Cyclone Franklin is forecast to pass well east of us over the next few days. BUT, it's important to remember that storms offshore can produce deadly rip currents. 

In 2019, Eastern North Carolina lost more lives from Hurricane Lorenzo (you never heard of it because it stayed well offshore), than we did with Hurricane Dorian, which went over us. 

Please help us get the word out about how dangerous even a storm well off our coast, can be. 

Daily beach condition forecasts, as well as other beach safety information, can be found at LovetheBeachRespecttheOcean.com.

Students return to school Monday, August 28. Be sure you understand the laws regarding stopping for school buses. 

**Obey the speed limit in all school zones, including the zone on South Croatan Highway in front of Nags Head Elementary.

Thanks for helping to keep our children safe.

Help shape the future of Nags Head by providing direct input into our decision-making.

What are the best parts of our town? How important are town services? What changes would you like to see? We're asking our residents, property owners, and business owners to provide their feedback on these questions and many more. 

A representative sample of Nags Head property owners received surveys in the mail. If you received one of those surveys, please fill out the paper survey or use the link provided with that mail to give us your input BEFORE September 11, 2023.

If you did not receive a survey in the mail, don’t worry – you can still share your opinion in the open participation survey, available now.

To fill out the open participation survey online, visit https://www.nagsheadnc.gov/1099/2023-Property-Owner-Survey. You will be required to include your email address and your zip code. Requiring this information ensures we have only one response per person and we can contact you for follow up, if needed. 

Don't hesitate! Responses must be in by September 11. Please fill out the survey ONCE!

Thank you for providing feedback that will help guide our Town's priorities for the future!

On Thursday, September 14, 2023, Outer Banks history will be revised as new details of the terrifying impacts of the 20th century’s strongest nor’easter are revealed in a mini documentary titled, “The Ash Wednesday Storm in Nags Head.” 

Watch the documentary's trailer.

A co-production of the Town of Nags Head and the Outer Banks History Center, the documentary’s premiere will be held Thursday, September 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the Oceanview Hall at Jennette’s Pier, located at 7223 South Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head. The event is free and open to the public. Immediately following the premier of the 30-minute-long video, a question and answer opportunity will take place. 

Funded by a grant from CurrentTV and produced by Rayolight Productions, the documentary features several never-before-documented stories of survival of the storm, which is estimated to have destroyed, or significantly damaged, thousands of homes along the East Coast. 

If you aren't familiar with the storm, over several days in March 1962, an unusual combination of weather elements caused a massive storm to slowly churn off the East Coast. Over five high tide cycles, Nags Head residents fought for their lives. 

Storm survivor Juanita Wescott explains in the video that, during the storm, her family wasn’t thinking about the future and whether they would have a home or jobs to return to; instead, they were wondering if they were going to survive. Her story is just one of several that explain what it was like to live through the life-changing event.  

In addition to Ms. Wescott, you may recognize others who kindly shared their stories for the documentary:  current Nags Head Commissioner (and former mayor) Renée Cahoon, and former Nags Head Commissioners Wayne Gray and Buster Nunemaker. We are grateful for the time they spent recalling such a devastating storm. 

Those unable to attend the premiere can watch the documentary later on CurrentTV’s YouTube channel or the Town of Nags Head's YouTube channel.

If you missed Mercy Creek's concert at Dowdy Park, we're sorry. But, we have two more free concerts scheduled for the park:  SoulOne on August 23 and Mamma's Black Sheep on September 6. Both shows start at 6:30 pm. and the weather should be great.

Dowdy Park is located at 3005 South Croatan Highway. If you have to drive, please park in the lot at Nags Head Elementary School. 

Don't forget free yoga classes every Tuesday at 7:30 am through October 31. 

Look for news about additional Dowdy Park events in the fall and winter. We'll post the information to NagsHead.NC.gov/DowdyParkEvents, in this email, and on the Dowdy Park Facebook page.  

On Monday, August 28, 2023, from 9 am - 1 pm, the grass areas at Dowdy Park will be closed for maintenance.

There aren’t many things that are more entertaining than watching your pup play in the waves and sand. 

However, the last thing you want is to have your beach trip end with a vet visit. Below are a few things you can do to ensure your beach buddy has a safe and fun day.

• Even when you might not expect it, the sand can become hot enough to burn your dog’s paws. Always test the sand with your bare feet to determine if your dog needs protection for their paws.
• Many dogs try to drink ocean water. Be sure to bring plenty of fresh water and a bowl so your dog isn’t tempted to find their own water source.
• You’re not the only one who needs to be concerned with sunburn. Bring an umbrella or tent to accommodate you and your dog in the shade.
• Running on sand is strenuous, so don’t expect your dog to be able to fetch as long as they can at the dog park.
• When you’re done playing, rinse the salt and sand from your dog’s coat.

LoveTheBeachRespectTheOcean.com

One of the most asked questions about what can be recycled: ?Can I recycle envelopes with a plastic window?

YES! Paper is one of TFC Recycling's top collected materials. The small plastic window is not an issue and they are happy to collect your junk mail through curbside recycling.

Thanks for recycling right, Nags Head. We appreciate it.

If you don't have time to haul your recyclables to the recycling centers we have at town hall (5401 South Croatan Highway) and our public services facility (2200 Lark Avenue), subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is only $10.33/month thanks to a $5/month subsidy from the Town.