Author: WOBX staff

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GOV December 9th, 2023

Four Dare County employees awarded length-of-service pins in December 2023

Four Dare County employees were recognized with a service pin presentation at the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting that was held on December 4, 2023. Jack Scarborough, Deputy Sheriff Captain, Communications Director, for the Dare County Sheriff’s Office, 25-year pin. Elizabeth Twine, Community Health Tech CNA II for the Dare County Department of Health…Read More from Four Dare County employees awarded length-of-service pins in December 2023

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BIZ December 8th, 2023

Twiford Funeral Homes honored with Currituck Chamber’s Corporate Community Service Award

Twiford Funeral Homes was presented with the distinguished Corporate Community Service Award at the Currituck Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and awards ceremony. This prestigious award recognizes Twiford’s outstanding commitment to making a positive impact and empowering the local community.   “We are incredibly grateful for this honor, which reflects the collective efforts of our…Read More from Twiford Funeral Homes honored with Currituck Chamber’s Corporate Community Service Award

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Builders and Shapers December 7th, 2023

Women’s Fund of North Carolina awards nearly $20K in grants to charities statewide in 2023

The Women’s Fund of North Carolina has awarded $19,570 in grants to charitable organizations throughout the state. The Women’s Fund is a program of the North Carolina Community Foundation. The fund supports the changing and diverse issues, needs and challenges facing women in North Carolina through an annual grant program benefitting nonprofit organizations and programs…Read More from Women’s Fund of North Carolina awards nearly $20K in grants to charities statewide in 2023

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TECH December 6th, 2023

OpTIC Path fiber technician training program coming to College of the Albemarle in Feb. 2024

The Fiber Broadband Association has announced that College of The Albemarle is the latest education institution to offer FBA’s Optical Telecom Installer Certification (OpTIC Path™) program starting in February 2024. Partnering with broadband internet provider Fybe, the two organizations will leverage the OpTIC Path course to produce a pipeline of expertly-trained fiber broadband technicians that…Read More from OpTIC Path fiber technician training program coming to College of the Albemarle in Feb. 2024

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BIZ December 6th, 2023

Dominion Energy offers tips on how to save energy and money as winter approaches

With cooler temperatures on the way, community members can save energy and save money with a few simple tips. Dominion Energy points out that the fall and winter months typically bring higher energy bills because customers use more electricity to heat their homes. Start with these four changes to prepare for cooler weather: Set the…Read More from Dominion Energy offers tips on how to save energy and money as winter approaches

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Work December 5th, 2023

Leisure and hospitality sector has third-most job openings in the nation

New research has identified that the leisure and hospitality industry has the third most job openings in the United States as of September 2023. Personal finance experts at Wealth of Geeks analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on the job openings across industries in the US, seasonally adjusted for September 2023. The BLS…Read More from Leisure and hospitality sector has third-most job openings in the nation

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OBX Life December 5th, 2023

New book “Excavating the Lost Colony Mystery” brings latest research together

As clues unfold, a new book promises to provide readers with the latest findings in the quest to solve America’s most enduring cold case: The fate of Sir Walter Raleigh’s Lost Colony. “Excavating the Lost Colony Mystery,” published by the First Colony Foundation and the University of North Carolina Press, showcases current research by historians,…Read More from New book “Excavating the Lost Colony Mystery” brings latest research together

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Real Estate December 4th, 2023

NC Real Estate Commission warns brokers, consumers about unlicensed activity

The North Carolina Real Estate Commission takes its obligation to protect the public from unlicensed activity seriously. NCREC’s Len Elder, Director of Education & Licensing, and Janet Thoren, Director of Regulatory Affairs, write in the commission’s December 2023 eBulletin that, generally, unlicensed activity can be divided into two categories: Individuals and entities that do not…Read More from NC Real Estate Commission warns brokers, consumers about unlicensed activity

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