Beloved roadside icon, Aggie, passes away at age 23
By Sam Walker on November 4, 2015
Aggie’s stall was near the corner of U.S. 158 and Aydlett Road. (Marianne Gradeless/Facebook)
For years, a sure sign that someone was getting close to the Outer Banks was seeing Aggie the Horse roaming the pasture outside her stall along U.S. 158 just south of the Knapp Bridge in Coinjock.
Owned by Mack and Karen Pierce, a visit with Aggie to share a snack or just a pat on the head has been almost a required part traveling the busy highway by locals and visitors for the last two decades.
Sadly, word came Wednesday morning that she passed away during the night at age 23.
“The Pierces wanted me to convey to all of you how much they have appreciated the public’s care, concern and love for Aggie over the years,” according to a post from Steven Craddock, administrator of Aggie’s official Facebook page.
“Aggie, you brightened all our days, and you made all our lives happier during the 23 years you were with us. Currituck County has lost one of its greatest treasures, but heaven has gained another beautiful winged angel.”
Cover photo by Dianna Keen/Facebook
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