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BIZ May 21st, 2023

78th annual Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative members meeting set for Monday

The 78th annual meeting of members of the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) will take place on Monday, May 22 at the Cape Hatteras Secondary School. Dinner and registration will be from 6 – 6:45 p.m., followed by the business meeting beginning at 7 p.m. During the meeting, there will be reports of officers, directors and…Read More from 78th annual Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative members meeting set for Monday

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OBX Life May 20th, 2023

Sawyer family of Currituck honored for legacy in North Carolina 4-H

In April, the Sawyer family of Currituck County was honored with the 4-H Family Legacy Award during a ceremony for 4-H Alumni award winners at the McKimmon Center at North Carolina State University. The award is given to multi-generational families who have made a lasting and significant impact on the North Carolina 4-H community. Four…Read More from Sawyer family of Currituck honored for legacy in North Carolina 4-H

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Commentary Work May 20th, 2023

Commentary: Adult learners can connect with College of The Albemarle for better skills, better jobs, better future

By Dr. Jack Bagwell and MC Belk Pilon We know that many North Carolinians are looking for new career opportunities and a fresh start. College of The Albemarle is a great place for them to begin their journey. In just a matter of months, adult learners can acquire the skills, credentials, and degrees they need…Read More from Commentary: Adult learners can connect with College of The Albemarle for better skills, better jobs, better future

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GOV May 20th, 2023

VIDEO: Groundbreaking for new fire and EMS station in Kill Devil Hills

Dare County, in conjunction with the Town of Kill Devil Hills, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, for the new 36,000-square-foot facility that, once completed, will serve as Dare County EMS Station 1 as well as Kill Devil Hills Fire Department Station 14. The new co-located facility, which will…Read More from VIDEO: Groundbreaking for new fire and EMS station in Kill Devil Hills

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BIZ May 19th, 2023

Annual economic impact of N.C. agriculture/agribusiness tops $100 billion for the first time

State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has announced that for the first time the economic impact of North Carolina’s agriculture and agribusiness industry has topped $100 billion, reaching a new record of $103.2 billion. Troxler shared the new economic impact numbers from N.C. State economist and professor emeritus Dr. Mike Walden. Walden’s numbers reflect the economic…Read More from Annual economic impact of N.C. agriculture/agribusiness tops $100 billion for the first time

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Real Estate May 19th, 2023

N.C. Real Estate Commission reminds brokers to beware when managing vacation rental purchase transaction

By Fred Moreno – Chief Deputy Legal Counsel, North Carolina Real Estate Commission Have you acted as a broker in a transaction where the subject property was being leased? If so, you may have learned that North Carolina has two different sets of laws relating to rental property, one pertaining to long-term rentals (Chapter 42), and the…Read More from N.C. Real Estate Commission reminds brokers to beware when managing vacation rental purchase transaction

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Visitor Economy May 19th, 2023

New study finds more than half of Gen Z are frequent travelers, majority plan to hit a national park

A recent report from Morning Consult notes that 52 percent of Gen Z are already frequent travelers, on par with Millennials, and destinations and travel brands must understand their unique travel behaviors and expectations. Gen Z travelers are more likely to come from urban or suburban areas, with no one region of the U.S. standing out compared…Read More from New study finds more than half of Gen Z are frequent travelers, majority plan to hit a national park

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Community May 19th, 2023

OBX Room in the Inn’s online spring auction is live through June 8

OBX Room in the Inn’s Spring Auction is now live! Bids can be submitted online at https://charityauction.bid/RoomInTheInn through June 8. “The need is greater than ever to support our homeless,” said OBX Room in the Inn’s president Gail Hutchison. “The people staying in our shelter are hard-working, honest, and capable individuals who have fallen on…Read More from OBX Room in the Inn’s online spring auction is live through June 8

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BIZ May 18th, 2023

Leadership OBX now accepting applications for 2023-2024 program

Leadership OBX, a professional development program of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for the Class of 2023-2024. Thank you to the Outer Banks Hospital for being our Platinum Title Sponsor again this year. The Outer Banks Chamber launched Leadership OBX in 2014 to develop a cohort of business professionals with…Read More from Leadership OBX now accepting applications for 2023-2024 program

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