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Out & About February 11th, 2023

COAST Players present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” March 9-19

Experience the timeless magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” presented by College of The Albemarle Student Theatre (COAST) Players.  Performances begin Thursday, March 9th, running through Sunday, March 19th, at COA – Elizabeth City in the Performing Arts Center, 1208 N. Road Street.   This classic tale features an updated script, written by Douglas Carter Beane…Read More from COAST Players present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” March 9-19

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Out & About February 10th, 2023

School Day at Museum of the Albemarle: A Tribute to Stephen Foster for National Music in Our Schools Month

The Museum of the Albemarle invites school groups to celebrate National Music in Our Schools Month with A Tribute to Stephen Foster program on Friday, March 24, 2023, at 10 a.m. and again at 11 a.m. in the Gaither Auditorium. Join us in learning about Stephen Foster, this nation’s first professional composer, who is often…Read More from School Day at Museum of the Albemarle: A Tribute to Stephen Foster for National Music in Our Schools Month

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Commentary Work February 7th, 2023

Analysis: Late 2022 job growth in N.C. concentrated in metro areas, many counties still facing challenges

According to the N.C. Budget and Tax Center, the final jobs report of 2022 shows a North Carolina that is headed in several different directions — some encouraging, some demanding funding for the infrastructure of opportunity. “We’re looking at some pretty stark divides that need to be addressed. Federal aid and a strong market in…Read More from Analysis: Late 2022 job growth in N.C. concentrated in metro areas, many counties still facing challenges

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Out & About February 6th, 2023

Dare County Master Gardeners Winter 2023 Garden Series continues

Are you interested in gardening? Here’s a way to make your winter blues go away! Start planning your spring garden now with the Winter Library Garden Series presented by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Dare County Master Gardeners in conjunction with the Dare County Library.    This year, all programs will take place on Wednesdays…Read More from Dare County Master Gardeners Winter 2023 Garden Series continues

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BIZ Work January 26th, 2023

Deadline extended to Feb. 3 for employers to register for Northeast N.C. Employer Resource Summit

The “Northeast North Carolina Employer Resource Summit 2023” will be held on February 9, 2023, at the K.E. White Graduate Center in Elizabeth City. Employers can register to attend this event to connect with members of the Community Partnership. The partnership includes College of The Albemarle, United States Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Center, Albemarle Commission,…Read More from Deadline extended to Feb. 3 for employers to register for Northeast N.C. Employer Resource Summit

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BIZ Top Stories Visitor Economy January 23rd, 2023

Outer Banks Regional Economic Summit with leaders of four statewide business groups on Feb. 23

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce will host its 2023 Outer Banks Regional Economic Summit on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Ramada Plaza in Kill Devil Hills at 8:00 a.m. This year’s event will feature four panelists: Christopher Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina; Lynn Minges, President & CEO of…Read More from Outer Banks Regional Economic Summit with leaders of four statewide business groups on Feb. 23

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News December 17th, 2022

Exercise on N.C. ferry helps agencies train for emergency incident

State and federal law enforcement agencies trained Tuesday on how to respond effectively to an emergency aboard a state ferry in Hatteras Inlet. The training included a simulation of the law enforcement and emergency response to an active shooter incident, as well as treating victims of a mass casualty incident. Tuesday’s training, which was conducted…Read More from Exercise on N.C. ferry helps agencies train for emergency incident

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Out & About November 26th, 2022

Holiday hilarity with Theatre of Dare’s The Man Who Came to Dinner, A Christmas Story: The Reading

With the Christmas season upon us, Theatre of Dare is preparing to give the Outer Banks the gift of holiday laughter. Twice. It all begins on Dec. 2, when the classic Christmas comedy The Man Who Came to Dinner opens in Kitty Hawk. The 1939 play, written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart (who…Read More from Holiday hilarity with Theatre of Dare’s The Man Who Came to Dinner, A Christmas Story: The Reading

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OBX Life Visitor Economy October 26th, 2022

Recreational striped bass season to open after all in Albemarle Sound Management Area

 The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries today announced that the fall 2022 recreational striped bass season in the Albemarle Sound Management Area will open Nov. 1 and close when the quota has been reached, or Dec. 31, 2022, whichever comes first. “This management determination is based on further review of the 2022 Albemarle-Roanoke striped bass…Read More from Recreational striped bass season to open after all in Albemarle Sound Management Area