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Top Stories Visitor Economy September 24th, 2023

Kill Devil Hills ranked number one beach town in North Carolina; nine on Outer Banks in top 25

With summer now in the rear view window, everyone is starting to catch their breath (a little, shoulder season feels almost as busy these days) and count up how business went this season. And for the most part, it would seem it was another banner year for visitation, if a little down from the recording…Read More from Kill Devil Hills ranked number one beach town in North Carolina; nine on Outer Banks in top 25

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News September 24th, 2023

N.C. Marine Fisheries asks public to report Blue Land Crab sightings

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is asking people to please be on the lookout for blue land crabs, Cardisoma guanhumi, and to report sightings. Blue land crabs are non-native species to the Carolinas that look like enormous fiddler crabs. There has been a spate of recent reports of blue land crabs spotted in North Carolina…Read More from N.C. Marine Fisheries asks public to report Blue Land Crab sightings

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Weather September 23rd, 2023

Soundside flooding has receded along parts of Outer Banks as Ophelia moves away

The Outer Banks made it through relatively unscathed from Tropical Storm Ophelia, which made landfall early Saturday along the Crystal Coast, and the soundside flooding that came in Saturday evening with strong southerly winds has since receded. Good Sunday morning! The entire length of NC12 is open and passable with a little residual sand and…Read More from Soundside flooding has receded along parts of Outer Banks as Ophelia moves away

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GOV Real Estate Top Stories September 21st, 2023

Nags Head initiative leads the way on maintaining conventional septic systems

The vast majority of houses and many businesses in northeastern North Carolina rely on conventional septic systems to collect wastewater, but with no mandatory requirement to maintain or repair after installation they can naturally fail due to a variety of issues. That can lead to not only serious headaches for property owners, it is also…Read More from Nags Head initiative leads the way on maintaining conventional septic systems

by Sam Walker

Food & Drink September 21st, 2023

Sweater Box Confections of Nags Head wins award in N.C. Specialty Food Association 2023 Best In Taste

The N.C. Specialty Foods Association recently announced winners of its 2023 Best in Taste product competition during the final virtual Summer of Learning event. The Durham Toffee Company earned grand champion honors for its Espresso Crunch, beating out a total of 163 entries across 12 categories in this year’s competition. Sweater Box Confections of Nags…Read More from Sweater Box Confections of Nags Head wins award in N.C. Specialty Food Association 2023 Best In Taste

by Sam Walker

BIZ Top Stories September 20th, 2023

Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks

Child-focused dentistry now available in Elizabeth City, Edenton preps to roll out social district Dental Transformations, which offers services to all ages at a pair of practices in Elizabeth City, one in Moyock and one in Coinjock, opened Kids Dental Transformations at The Shoppes at Tanglewood off Halstead Boulevard Extended on Monday. For more information,…Read More from Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks

by Sam Walker

BIZ Real Estate Top Stories September 19th, 2023

Southern Shores Marketplace sold to Baltimore-based Klein Enterprises for $22.05 million

Southern Shores Marketplace has a new owner, as Baltimore-based commercial and residential real estate company Klein Enterprises closed Monday on the purchase of the 140,000 square foot shopping center from Aston Properties of Charlotte for $22.05 million. The company said the acquisition represents Klein’s first asset in North Carolina and serves as the 1031 exchange…Read More from Southern Shores Marketplace sold to Baltimore-based Klein Enterprises for $22.05 million

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Visitor Economy September 19th, 2023

Budgets for leisure travel drop to lowest average since October 2021

Recent research by Destination Analysts reports a worrisome decline in travel budgets. The typical American traveler expects to spend just over $3,500 on leisure travel during the next 12 months, the lowest average budget since October 2021. Nearly half of American travelers report that high travel prices are a deterrent to travel, says Destination Analysts. About a…Read More from Budgets for leisure travel drop to lowest average since October 2021

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Out & About September 19th, 2023

Dismal Swamp State Park’s annual 5K Fun Run/Walk set of October 21

Registration is open for the Dismal Swamp State Park’s annual 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 9 a.m. his family friendly event welcomes strollers and allows participants to run/walk at their own pace along the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, managed by Camden County Parks & Recreation. Registration for the event is free…Read More from Dismal Swamp State Park’s annual 5K Fun Run/Walk set of October 21

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Real Estate Top Stories September 18th, 2023

Southern Shores Planning Board to continue review of proposed mixed-use development along Ginguite Creek

The Southern Shores Planning Board met Monday evening to begin reviewing a proposed development with a mix of condos and commercial uses along U.S. 158 and Ginguite Creek, but put off taking any action on the developer’s request after a meeting that lasted more than 2 1/2 hours. The special use permit request already faces…Read More from Southern Shores Planning Board to continue review of proposed mixed-use development along Ginguite Creek

by Sam Walker