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Food & Drink November 6th, 2023

Save the date for the 2024 Outer Banks Seafood Festival on October 19

On Saturday, October 21 st , thousands of Outer Banks visitors and locals gathered at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head for the 11 th annual Outer Banks Seafood Festival, proudly presented by Townebank, the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, Wawa, Vacasa, and Vista Graphics. The mission of the Outer Banks Seafood Festival is to…Read More from Save the date for the 2024 Outer Banks Seafood Festival on October 19

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Community August 7th, 2023

College of The Albemarle celebrates the Practical Nursing Class of 2023

A pinning ceremony was held on July 25 acknowledging the hard work and dedication of 17 graduates of College of The Albemarle’s Practical Nursing program for 2023. In keeping with tradition, the ceremony was highlighted by the presentation of pins, the lighting of the Nightingale Lamps, and the recitation of the International Council of Nurses’…Read More from College of The Albemarle celebrates the Practical Nursing Class of 2023

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GOV June 26th, 2023

Kristina Ray named administrator of North Carolina Credit Union Division

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders has named Kristina Ray as the next Administrator of Credit Unions, a role that includes supervision of the North Carolina Credit Union Division.   As Administrator, Ray will lead the regulatory agency in promoting and assisting in the formation of credit unions in the state, as well as…Read More from Kristina Ray named administrator of North Carolina Credit Union Division

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Community June 8th, 2023

Outer Banks Community Foundation awards 81 scholarships totaling $198,800

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $198,800 in 81 scholarships to 70 students this spring, the most awards ever in the Community Foundation’s expanding scholarship program’s history. Forty-four percent of this year’s 41 senior scholarship recipients are the first in their families to attend college. Also, six scholarship awards…Read More from Outer Banks Community Foundation awards 81 scholarships totaling $198,800

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Out & About March 23rd, 2023

College of The Albemarle to host film competition viewing on April 26

College of The Albemarle students and employees have the opportunity to participate in a short film competition.   The competition is underway, and public viewing of the top ten short films will be held on Wednesday, April 26th, at 6:00 p.m. at COA-Elizabeth City in the Performing Arts Center, 1208 N. Road Street.   From…Read More from College of The Albemarle to host film competition viewing on April 26

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Out & About March 6th, 2023

Urinetown: The Musical runs March 9-19 at Theatre of Dare

Theatre of Dare will present Urinetown: The Musical, opening Thursday, March 9, and running through Sunday, March 19. Despite its odd and arguably unpalatable title, Urinetown was a Broadway hit when it debuted in 2001, with ten nominations and three Tony wins. The story involves a dystopian town in the midst of a 20-year drought,…Read More from Urinetown: The Musical runs March 9-19 at Theatre of Dare

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Food & Drink March 2nd, 2023

Currituck Extension Center hosts vegetable gardening series in April

Are you new to the area and hoping to start a garden? Maybe you’ve been here your whole life, but don’t have a “green thumb”. Or maybe you’re a seasoned gardener, but are looking to pick up a new trick or two. Regardless of your situation N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center has the series…Read More from Currituck Extension Center hosts vegetable gardening series in April

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Multimedia OBX Life February 11th, 2023

Forgotten to time, musical piece recounting historic Outer Banks Civil War battle brought to life

Rayolight Productions has released what could be the first ever recording of a musical piece originally published and performed during the American Civil War. The Battle of Roanoke Island. Story of an Eye Witness. Musically Portrayed by Charles Grobe. is a musical recounting of The Battle of Roanoke Island that took place on February 7…Read More from Forgotten to time, musical piece recounting historic Outer Banks Civil War battle brought to life

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Community February 11th, 2023

Unique partnership forms with the common goal of saving lives

By Michelle Wagner, DCHHS Public Health Educator The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services’ Recovery and Overdose Support Services (ROSS) and TJ’s Gas and Grill at 2197 Colington Road have recently teamed up to combat opioid-related overdoses and overdose deaths locally. Since early December of 2022, ROSS Peer Support Specialist Jesse Ruby has…Read More from Unique partnership forms with the common goal of saving lives