Author: WOBX staff

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News June 4th, 2023

Census Bureau: An aging U.S. population with fewer children in 2020

By Laura Blakeslee, Megan Rabe, Zoe Caplan and Andrew Roberts/U.S. Census Bureau The U.S. population in 2020 was older and had fewer children under age 5 than in 2010 or 2000, according to the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC) data released today. The baby boom generation (born 1946-1964) and millennials (born 1982-2000) —…Read More from Census Bureau: An aging U.S. population with fewer children in 2020

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Visitor Economy June 3rd, 2023

Excitement for leisure travel in next 12 months at record highs

A recent report by Destination Analysts shows excitement for leisure travel in the next 12 months has hit record high levels. Excitement is equally high throughout the U.S., in all regions.  Households with higher incomes are more likely to express excitement, but those in lower earning brackets still show an eagerness to travel. Excitement for travel…Read More from Excitement for leisure travel in next 12 months at record highs

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BIZ June 3rd, 2023

Breeze Airways adds more flights to Norfolk from Akron-Canton, Syracuse and Portland, Maine

Norfolk International Airport gained service through three new destinations this week, as Breeze Airways, added two routes to Akron-Canton and Syracuse on Thursday, and new flights to Portland, Maine, on Friday.  Fares on these nonstop flights from the closest international airport to the Greater Outer Banks start at just $44* one way. From Norfolk: Akron-Canton,…Read More from Breeze Airways adds more flights to Norfolk from Akron-Canton, Syracuse and Portland, Maine

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Food & Drink June 2nd, 2023

Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café wins Outer Banks Softshell Week Best Dish Trophy

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau announces the winner for the inaugural Outer Banks Softshell Week: Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café who receiving 186 votes and took home the 2023 Outer Banks Softshell Week Best Dish Trophy. “Thank you to all of our 19 restaurants for jumping on board with us to create an authentic cuisine event…Read More from Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café wins Outer Banks Softshell Week Best Dish Trophy

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OBX Life June 2nd, 2023

Dr. Beach ranks Lighthouse Beach in Buxton number five in U.S.

Lighthouse Beach, in Buxton and part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, is #5 among the 2023 Top 10 Beaches by Dr. Beach. Dr. Stephen Leatherman, professor at Florida International University, released his annual ratings of the ten best beaches in the United States on last week. The Charlotte-native has been releasing his top 10 list since…Read More from Dr. Beach ranks Lighthouse Beach in Buxton number five in U.S.

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BIZ June 2nd, 2023

Downtown Books in Manteo hosts author signings for First Friday, Dare Days

Downtown Books will be hosting two events the week of Dare Days, a First Friday book signing and the annual Author Palooza. The First Friday book signing will take place on June 2, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and feature Marjorie Hudson, author of Searching for Virginia Dare and her new novel Indigo Field….Read More from Downtown Books in Manteo hosts author signings for First Friday, Dare Days

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Weather June 1st, 2023

State insurance commissioner offers tips on prepping for hurricane season

As today marks the official start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging residents to prepare now and to arm themselves with important knowledge for if and when a storm makes landfall.   According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, experts have forecast 2023 to be an…Read More from State insurance commissioner offers tips on prepping for hurricane season

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BIZ June 1st, 2023

Soundside Recycling & Materials now part of OBXMADE

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce recently presented Soundside Recycling & Materials with the OBXMADE designation. Kim Newbern and the team at Soundside Recycling were on hand as Myra Ladd-Bone, Atlantic Realty and Immediate Past Chair of the Outer Banks Chamber presented the certificate. OBXMADE is the only registered trademark celebrating products that are locally…Read More from Soundside Recycling & Materials now part of OBXMADE

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Out & About June 1st, 2023

First Friday highlighted by live music all over downtown Manteo

It’s First Friday in downtown Manteo, between 6pm and 8pm with live music, community merriment, food & drinks, shopping, and much more. First Friday is a free, family-friendly, fun event. There will be live music all over downtown Manteo, including First Flight High School Jazz Band at Magnolia Pavilion, Tripp Harrison at Old Tom Street,…Read More from First Friday highlighted by live music all over downtown Manteo

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