So that’s what they do when they catch them

A Hope Mills dog bit – and flattened – all four of a deputy’s tires when the deputy responded to a complaint about another dog.

Dogs of a feather, eh?

Hard (cider) times summon the entrepreneurial spirit(s)

A South Mills man pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of manufacturing moonshine, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney’s office in the Eastern District of North Carolina.

Bangkok traveler calls OBX a ‘Seafood-Lover’s Paradise’

You would think traveler Dmt6600 would be familiar with fine seafood, coming from Bangkok and all – not surprisingly, he appreciates the Outer Banks in this regard, too:

What is really fun is to spend all day catching fish off of the pier and then having the Nags Head Pier Restaurant cook them up for you. After eating, enjoy taking a long stroll on the pier and check out others trying to land a Big One.

On Tres de Mayo, celebrate Wingo de Mayo!

That’s the May 3 Wine and Beer Jam & Great Wing Cookoff, at Native Vine in Point Harbor. The Wing Cook-off will match some of the Outer Banks’ best restaurants’ secret wing recipes against each other; there’ll also be a “home kitchen” category to test your own flights of fancy (wings).

The return of the Ocrafolk Festival

Dave Tweedy writes, “The tenth annual Ocrafolk Music and Storytelling Festival will be held in the heart of Ocracoke Village on June 5-7, 2009. This free festival features musicians, storytellers, artisans, and the culture of Ocracoke Island and Eastern Carolina. In addition to weekend performances, events include a Friday night community potluck and fundraising auction at the Ocracoke School, Saturday night traditional Ocracoke square dance, and Sunday morning gospel sing. For more information go to www.ocrafolkfestival.org or call David Tweedie at 252-928-3411.

At the Service of Elizabeth R

During the Alison Balsom concert at the Outer Banks Forum Saturday evening (post here), John Tucker, Nancy Maturo and Donny Ball publicized the upcoming “Cabaret ‘09 Lose-the-Blues,” a fun-filled evening of gourmet food and professional entertainment, Feb. 28 at Penguin Isle. Proceeds will benefit Elizabeth R and Company. Tickets are $100 per person; reservations are required. Call 473-1061.

What better time?

Stumpy Point, on the Outer Banks, will be holding their 24th Annual Oyster Feast this Valentines Day, Feb. 14.

The event will be held at the Stumpy Point Community Center from noon to 5 p.m. and will include all you can eat fried and steamed oysters, fried fish, and all the trimmings. Participants can even look forward to a bake sale for dessert.

The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under.

For more information contact the Bayview Chapel at (252) 473-5869. (From WNCT.com)

Here’s a last-minute gift idea

A gift certificate to the Dare County Restaurant Association’s 2009 Taste of the Beach, March 5-8.

‘Pig Stein’ barbecue cookoff and beer fest Saturday

Pig Stein is a celebration of beer, barbecue and the Outer Banks. October is a beautiful time to enjoy the Banks, with mild weather and no summer bustle! There’ll be a full day of live music, comedy and fun activities for the whole family – and the proceeds go to support Dare Home Health & Hospice.

2008 N.C. State Fair awards 244 medals in Commercial Winery division

The 9th Annual N.C. State Fair Wine Competition, held October 8-9 in Raleigh, had 307 wines submitted by 41 N.C. wineries. Childress Vineyards took home the N.C. Winegrowers Cup and Best of Show honors with their 2006 Cabernet Franc and led the medal count with 33 awards. Old Stone Winery’s Sweet Muscadine took the N.C. Muscadine Cup for best Muscadine wine.