Stories by Author: WOBX staff

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Builders and Shapers December 19th, 2023

Honoring daughter’s memory, couple establishes fund to help Outer Banks families battling addiction

Driven by the tragic loss of their daughter to addiction, an Outer Banks couple has established a beacon of hope for families facing the same darkness. The Christina Nicole Jones Memorial Fund for Substance Abuse Education, Counseling, Prevention, and Treatment will provide funding for agencies addressing the needs of families facing addiction.  Rick and Mary…Read More from Honoring daughter’s memory, couple establishes fund to help Outer Banks families battling addiction

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Out & About December 19th, 2023

Free glow golf coming New Year’s Eve for Midnight Magic in Manteo

Get ready to “par” “tee” and ring in the New Year 2024 with glow-in-the-dark mini golf in George Washington Creef Park during Midnight Magic in Downtown Manteo. The 18-hole course will have LED Glow Blasters, which are super bright, colorful balls. They have LED beams that project 45 feet of glow left to right and…Read More from Free glow golf coming New Year’s Eve for Midnight Magic in Manteo

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Work December 19th, 2023

What explains the COVID-era increase in employment for individuals with disabilities?

Researchers and news outlets have documented a surprising increase in disability employment rates following the COVID-19 recession. Similarly, in a previous LEAD Feed article, we noted how employment among North Carolinians with disabilities has risen since 2020. What’s behind this sudden and surprising uptick in employment for those with disabilities? Story by Jonathan Guarine, N.C. Department of Commerce Labor…Read More from What explains the COVID-era increase in employment for individuals with disabilities?

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OBX Life December 16th, 2023

Preserving agricultural history and legacy at The Island Farm

When picturing North Carolina beaches, many families don’t immediately envision a farm. However, the coastal areas of our state are steeped in agricultural history, some of which are still thriving today. The Island Farm in Manteo dates back to 1757, and is not only a working farm today, but also a place of education and…Read More from Preserving agricultural history and legacy at The Island Farm

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Builders and Shapers December 16th, 2023

Sentara awards $6.6 million to support more than 174 community partners in N.C., Va.

Sentara Health announced the allocation of an additional $6,650,878 in grants and microgrants through its Fall 2023 Sentara Cares grant cycle. The funding will support 174 partner organizations throughout Virginia and North Carolina. These investments expand upon Sentara’s enduring commitment to addressing social drivers of health and fostering equitable access to care in historically underserved…Read More from Sentara awards $6.6 million to support more than 174 community partners in N.C., Va.

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Builders and Shapers December 15th, 2023

Give a gift with meaning by donating to Currituck 4-H Backpacks for Kids Program

What do you get the person that has everything for Christmas? How about a donation in their honor to the Currituck 4-H Backpacks for Kids Program! This program is administered by the Currituck Extension Foundation, a federally recognized 501(c)(3) so your contributions are tax deductible.  The 4-H Backpacks For Kids Program which launched in April…Read More from Give a gift with meaning by donating to Currituck 4-H Backpacks for Kids Program

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TECH December 14th, 2023

Business NC: Electric company partners with Hyde County egg farm on solar project

Rose Acre Farms is the second-largest egg producer in the country and has partnered with Tideland Electric Membership Corporation to create a “microgrid.” This looks like one of the larger solar farms you pass on rural roads, but much more complex, and the complexity is the story. Click to read more of Dan Barkin’s story…Read More from Business NC: Electric company partners with Hyde County egg farm on solar project

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BIZ December 14th, 2023

NC Economy Watch Dec. 2023: Putting the recent manufacturing slowdown in context

In this edition of NC Economy Watch, Andrew Berger-Gross of the Labor & Economic Analysis Division (LEAD) of the NC Department of Commerce provides some context for the recent manufacturing slowdown. The manufacturing sector experienced turbulence during the past year and has declined as a share of the North Carolina economy since the 1980s, but…Read More from NC Economy Watch Dec. 2023: Putting the recent manufacturing slowdown in context

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OBX Life December 13th, 2023

N.C. Health News: Progress steady toward opening Ocracoke Island pharmacy

Christie Woolard, manager of what will soon be arguably the most remote pharmacy in North Carolina, joked that she has a “terrible commute to work each day.” In reality, Woolard more or less works from home. She lives with her dog in an apartment above Ocracoke Health Center Pharmacy on Ocracoke Island. Story by Jaymie Baxley, N.C. Health News…Read More from N.C. Health News: Progress steady toward opening Ocracoke Island pharmacy

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News December 13th, 2023

Erik Lindbergh, Mack Rutherford newest honorary lifetime members of First Flight Society

The First Flight Society has announced two new Honorary Lifetime Members of the organization that honors the Wright Brothers’ accomplishments on the Outer Banks: Record holder Mack Rutherford, and pilot Erik Lindbergh. Mack Rutherford became the youngest person to fly solo around the world and the youngest person to fly a microlight aircraft solo around the…Read More from Erik Lindbergh, Mack Rutherford newest honorary lifetime members of First Flight Society