Our beloved, endangered brown pelicans have a never-ending struggle to survive. Pelicans have been my inspiration. I've wanted to retire, but I can't — I promised them I'd help them. They have had such a hard life, and they still do.

People can go in and buy T-shirts and see displays and feel a little closer to the center.

We did about nine pelican partners off the bat. The [adoption] program is really, really popular, but I don't think too many people know about this new added partnership. It's really exciting for people; they just love being able to go and release the pelicans.

In the end, she comes out on top. But I don't want to give away the ending.

The key to ending drug trafficking is to wipe out the money side.

Unfortunately, I don't have a positive outlook on the Outer Banks because it is such a struggle. It's beautiful here, and I'm fortunate to live near my family. But I work seven days a week.