Croaker Fest was a Success!

Earlier this month, Oriental’s 31st annual Croaker Festival was a total success. The two-day festival featured live music and performances, a parade, and let’s not forget the fireworks over the water! It was great to see everybody who turned out for the event. If you...

New Cottage Getaway Homes at Arlington Place

THE PERFECT COTTAGE in the PERFECT COMMUNITY The homes at Arlington Place marry coastal craftsman styles with low-maintenance living at an affordable price. We’re proud to introduce our newest additions to the Arlington Place Cottage Series, the Pamlico and the...

Dust Off Your Paddles!

The Dragon Boat Festival once again paddles it’s way into Oriental this weekend, July 22nd and 23rd.  More than twice the number of teams have signed up this year for the ever popular Dragon Boat Race along the Oriental waterfront.  Dragon Boats are the world’s...

Digging Up Pieces of the Past

We have a new (and surprisingly addicting) hobby…..combing the riverfront for sharks teeth.  A random fact….millions of years ago, the Neuse River used to be part of the Atlantic Ocean.  Don’t worry, there aren’t sharks in our river...

Another Eventful Weekend

The streets of Oriental were filled this weekend for the 31st annual Croaker Festival Colorful sails from over 50 boats brightened up the Oriental waterfront for this year’s Croakerfest Regatta     Evening fireworks lit up the sky…..and the water!...