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An open letter to our WOBX readers
Dare commissioners pass resolution promising not to use state budget provision for housing efforts
Greater Outer Banks’ top stories of 2023: Grand openings, groundbreakings, viral musicians & hoops
Outer Banks Community Foundation announces grant recipients at David Stick Legacy Society Lunch
Sponsors make the holidays special for over 30 foster children in Dare County
Irene Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund celebrates milestone in 2023, help needed to keep fund strong
Visit NC’s January 2024 webinar looks at public relations trends for the new year
Deadline for 2024 Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference early bird registration is Jan. 8
North Carolina’s leisure and hospitality industry adds 25,600 jobs since October 2022
U.S. construction spending up 0.4% in November, all sectors continue ahead of 2022
Outer Banks Chamber annual meeting Jan. 26; John Formica, The Ex-Disney Guy, to deliver keynote
The cost of these five construction materials grew the most in 2023
Sound Strategy: Reflecting on the end of 2023 with lessons learned from Wright Brothers, Gettysburg
Sound Strategy: The yin and yang of Airbnb’s impact on the Greater Outer Banks
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
Town of Manteo’s first Walk with the Mayor to be held Jan. 11
Elizabeth City 2nd Ward councilmembers to host community meeting series beginning Jan. 18
VIDEO: Renée Cahoon receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine honoring over 30 years of public service
Dare commissioners pass resolution promising not to use state budget provision for housing efforts
Home values in six Greater Outer Banks communities among fastest growing in N.C. for November
Dare County, Elizabeth City/Hertford have some of North Carolina’s most overextended renters
Sound Strategy: Reflecting on the end of 2023 with lessons learned from Wright Brothers, Gettysburg
Sound Strategy: The yin and yang of Airbnb’s impact on the Greater Outer Banks
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
New benches coming to Jennette’s Pier over the winter
Celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of legendary jazz drummer, Pasquotank native Max Roach
Dare Youth Center now being operated by county Dept. of Health and Human Services
Wright Brothers National Memorial to have eight fee-free days in 2024
N.C. Aquariums closing January 29 through February 2 to tackle projects
NY NY Dueling Pianos Concert to rock Manteo on Feb. 9 in support of Dare Education Foundation
Dare County Special Olympics Bocce Team named Division 1 Bocce Champions
Consolidation to reshape eastern North Carolina’s mental health system
Community college IDs from Beaufort, Pitt approved by state elections board for voting purposes
Ocracoke-mainland ferries to run on amended schedule through Feb. 26
REMINDER: Work on N.C. 12 shoreline project in Duck moves to 24-hours-a-day this week
Additional showings of Hurricane Isabel documentary at Taylor Theater in Edenton set for January
N.C. 12 reopens on Ocracoke, ferry service resumes; Communications in Hatteras, Ocracoke sporadic due to fiber cut
Minimal soundside flooding reported, cold front dumps much needed rain across Greater Outer Banks
An open letter to our WOBX readers
Dare commissioners pass resolution promising not to use state budget provision for housing efforts
Greater Outer Banks’ top stories of 2023: Grand openings, groundbreakings, viral musicians & hoops
Outer Banks Community Foundation announces grant recipients at David Stick Legacy Society Lunch
Sponsors make the holidays special for over 30 foster children in Dare County
Irene Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund celebrates milestone in 2023, help needed to keep fund strong
Visit NC’s January 2024 webinar looks at public relations trends for the new year
Deadline for 2024 Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference early bird registration is Jan. 8
North Carolina’s leisure and hospitality industry adds 25,600 jobs since October 2022
U.S. construction spending up 0.4% in November, all sectors continue ahead of 2022
Outer Banks Chamber annual meeting Jan. 26; John Formica, The Ex-Disney Guy, to deliver keynote
The cost of these five construction materials grew the most in 2023
Sound Strategy: Reflecting on the end of 2023 with lessons learned from Wright Brothers, Gettysburg
Sound Strategy: The yin and yang of Airbnb’s impact on the Greater Outer Banks
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
Town of Manteo’s first Walk with the Mayor to be held Jan. 11
Elizabeth City 2nd Ward councilmembers to host community meeting series beginning Jan. 18
VIDEO: Renée Cahoon receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine honoring over 30 years of public service
Dare commissioners pass resolution promising not to use state budget provision for housing efforts
Home values in six Greater Outer Banks communities among fastest growing in N.C. for November
Dare County, Elizabeth City/Hertford have some of North Carolina’s most overextended renters
Sound Strategy: Reflecting on the end of 2023 with lessons learned from Wright Brothers, Gettysburg
Sound Strategy: The yin and yang of Airbnb’s impact on the Greater Outer Banks
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
New benches coming to Jennette’s Pier over the winter
Celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of legendary jazz drummer, Pasquotank native Max Roach
Dare Youth Center now being operated by county Dept. of Health and Human Services
Wright Brothers National Memorial to have eight fee-free days in 2024
N.C. Aquariums closing January 29 through February 2 to tackle projects
NY NY Dueling Pianos Concert to rock Manteo on Feb. 9 in support of Dare Education Foundation
Dare County Special Olympics Bocce Team named Division 1 Bocce Champions
Consolidation to reshape eastern North Carolina’s mental health system
Community college IDs from Beaufort, Pitt approved by state elections board for voting purposes
Ocracoke-mainland ferries to run on amended schedule through Feb. 26
REMINDER: Work on N.C. 12 shoreline project in Duck moves to 24-hours-a-day this week
Additional showings of Hurricane Isabel documentary at Taylor Theater in Edenton set for January
N.C. 12 reopens on Ocracoke, ferry service resumes; Communications in Hatteras, Ocracoke sporadic due to fiber cut
Minimal soundside flooding reported, cold front dumps much needed rain across Greater Outer Banks
An open letter to our WOBX readers
Dear WOBX Readers, With both gratitude and nostalgia, we share with you a tough decision that follows thoughtful consideration. After about a year and a half of journalism on the vibrant Outer Banks community, we are closing this chapter on WOBX. When WOBX was launched, our goal was to cultivate intelligent conversations about the evolving…Read More from An open letter to our WOBX readers
Town of Manteo’s first Walk with the Mayor to be held Jan. 11
Often the new year is a time for people to come together with friends and family to celebrate the start of a new year and to look forward to the future. In keeping with that tradition, the Town of Manteo is kicking off the first Walk with the Mayor to be held Thursday, January 11,…Read More from Town of Manteo’s first Walk with the Mayor to be held Jan. 11
Community college IDs from Beaufort, Pitt approved by state elections board for voting purposes
The North Carolina Board of Elections has approved additional student and government identification cards, including IDs issued by two eastern N.C. community colleges, to be used for voting purposes in the primary and general elections in 2024. Student identification from Beaufort County Community College, which serves Beaufort, Washington, Tyrrell and Hyde counties, and student and…Read More from Community college IDs from Beaufort, Pitt approved by state elections board for voting purposes
Elizabeth City 2nd Ward councilmembers to host community meeting series beginning Jan. 18
Elizabeth City Second Ward City Councilors Javis Gibbs and Rose Whitehurst have scheduled a series of community meetings for 2024. The first meeting is set for Thursday, January 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Knobbs Creek Recreation Center. Additional meetings have been scheduled for April 18, July 18 and October 17. For more…Read More from Elizabeth City 2nd Ward councilmembers to host community meeting series beginning Jan. 18
U.S. construction spending up 0.4% in November, all sectors continue ahead of 2022
Construction spending in the United States for November 2023 was up for the month and the year in all sectors, according to data released Tuesday by the federal government. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,050.1 billion in November was 0.4 percent above the revised October estimate of $2,042.5 billion. According to a U.S. Census…Read More from U.S. construction spending up 0.4% in November, all sectors continue ahead of 2022
VIDEO: Renée Cahoon receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine honoring over 30 years of public service
In recognition of over 30 years of unwavering dedication and outstanding service to Nags Head, Dare County, and the State of North Carolina, former long-time elected official Renée Cahoon has been bestowed with the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The award, considered to be North Carolina’s highest honor for state service granted by…Read More from VIDEO: Renée Cahoon receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine honoring over 30 years of public service
Outer Banks Chamber annual meeting Jan. 26; John Formica, The Ex-Disney Guy, to deliver keynote
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Captain George’s Restaurant at 8:00 a.m. This year’s event will include a full buffet breakfast, award presentations and will feature a keynote by John Formica, the ex-Disney Guy titled “Dream, Dare, Believe & Do.” Reservations…Read More from Outer Banks Chamber annual meeting Jan. 26; John Formica, The Ex-Disney Guy, to deliver keynote
Wright Brothers National Memorial to have eight fee-free days in 2024
Wright Brothers National Memorial will waive its entrance fee on eight days in 2024. The eight fee-free days will be: Jan. 15: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April 20: First day of National Park Week June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day Aug. 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act Aug. 19: National Aviation…Read More from Wright Brothers National Memorial to have eight fee-free days in 2024
New benches coming to Jennette’s Pier over the winter
Some new additions will be coming for the New Year at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. All 70 wooden benches on the 1,000-foot-long pier in the Whalebone section will be replaced this winter with Park Avenue benches made from recycled plastics. The black and grey colored benches were customized when fabricated with an extra cross…Read More from New benches coming to Jennette’s Pier over the winter
Outer Banks Community Foundation announces grant recipients at David Stick Legacy Society Lunch
At its recent David Stick Legacy Society Lunch event, the Outer Banks Community Foundation announced the recipients of its fourth quarter grant awards, shining a spotlight on the innovative Sound Minds program by Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO). In collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Outer Banks Relief Foundation (OBRF),…Read More from Outer Banks Community Foundation announces grant recipients at David Stick Legacy Society Lunch
