Stories by Author: WOBX staff

Image
Weather November 28th, 2023

Dare Emergency Management receives national award for ‘Love the Beach, Respect the Ocean’ campaign

Dare County Emergency Management has received the 2023 Preparedness Award from the International Association of Emergency Managers—a 6,000-member nonprofit educational organization that is globally recognized as being the premier organization for emergency management—for the county’s “Love the Beach, Respect the Ocean” campaign. The prestigious award was presented to Dare County Emergency Management Director Drew Pearson…Read More from Dare Emergency Management receives national award for ‘Love the Beach, Respect the Ocean’ campaign

Image
Out & About November 27th, 2023

Charlie Brown Christmas, Dean Martin holiday tribute at COA Performing Arts Center

Ring in the holiday season at College of The Albemarle’s Performing Arts Center with “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “Dino’s Winter Wonderland – A Holiday Tribute to Dean Martin.” “A Charlie Brown Christmas” performance is scheduled for Thursday, December 7 at 10:00 a.m., but get your tickets now. The Friday performances are sold out. “A…Read More from Charlie Brown Christmas, Dean Martin holiday tribute at COA Performing Arts Center

Image
OBX Life November 27th, 2023

Island Farm celebrates Christmas on the North End this Friday and Saturday

On Friday, December 1st and Saturday, December 2nd from 3 to 7 p.m., Island Farm will host “Christmas on the North End,” an event focused on historic holiday traditions in the early days on the Outer Banks. This event is sponsored by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. Throughout the event, costumed interpreters will share how…Read More from Island Farm celebrates Christmas on the North End this Friday and Saturday

Image
Visitor Economy November 25th, 2023

Still time to get events, travel packages, specials on Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s “OBXMas”

OBXmas is an off-season promotion that showcases holiday events along the Outer Banks. Starting this weekend and running through January 6th, known as Olde Christmas, OBXmas highlights the festive events taking place during this special time of year. Promotions will be through the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s social media channels, website and through the eNewsletter…Read More from Still time to get events, travel packages, specials on Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s “OBXMas”

Image
GOV November 25th, 2023

Results of Town of Nags Head property owner survey available online

During the summer of 2023, the Town of Nags Head conducted a survey of property owners to objectively assess their satisfaction with the town and its service delivery and priorities. Surveys were sent to a random sample of 3,000 property owners. Owners could either complete the survey online or via the sent survey. Later, a…Read More from Results of Town of Nags Head property owner survey available online

Image
GOV November 25th, 2023

Perfect employee safety score lead to $30K in savings for Currituck County Government

By demonstrating an excellent employee safety program, Currituck County will save thousands of dollars in insurance costs over the next two years. Currituck County received a perfect score on an assessment of its employee safety program performed November 8, 2023, by Michelle Harris, Risk Management Specialist with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. As…Read More from Perfect employee safety score lead to $30K in savings for Currituck County Government

Image
Out & About November 25th, 2023

Museum of the Albemarle hosts Holiday Open House Back to Christmas – 1970s on Dec. 2

Visit the Museum of the Albemarle for the annual “Holiday Open House: Back to Christmas – 1970s”, on Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., as visitors will be able to step back in time through the exhibit of a 1970s living room and child’s bedroom decorated for the holidays. Take a minute…Read More from Museum of the Albemarle hosts Holiday Open House Back to Christmas – 1970s on Dec. 2

Image
GOV November 24th, 2023

Filing for 2024 elections in North Carolina runs December 4-15

Voters across North Carolina soon will learn the candidates who will vie for their votes in 2024, as candidate filing for most contests begins at noon on Monday, December 4, 2023, and ends at noon on Friday, December 15, 2023. Depending on the office sought, candidates will file their Notice of Candidacy and pay their filing fees either at their county…Read More from Filing for 2024 elections in North Carolina runs December 4-15

Image
Out & About November 23rd, 2023

Good Guys vs Cancer Basketball Showcase adds fourth day of action at First Flight High School

Year by year, First Flight High School men’s basketball coach Chad Williams has built the Good Guys vs Cancer Basketball Showcase into one of the biggest and best tournaments in the state.  Even better than the show-stopping talent on the court is the money raised for the American Cancer Society and local causes. Earlier this…Read More from Good Guys vs Cancer Basketball Showcase adds fourth day of action at First Flight High School