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N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries conducting survey of for-hire fishing operators

February 23rd, 2023  · BIZ
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries conducting survey of for-hire fishing operators

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is conducting a survey of for-hire operators that work in coastal waters of the state. Charter boat, head boat, and guide service operators should expect to receive the survey soon. The survey will ask questions about fishing habits, perceptions, income, and expenditures. The information gathered in the survey will…Read More from N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries conducting survey of for-hire fishing operators

Outer Banks hits Target on April 2, job opportunities filling fast

February 23rd, 2023  · BIZ  · Top Stories  · Work
Outer Banks hits Target on April 2, job opportunities filling fast

It’s finally happening! The long-awaited grand opening of Target on the Outer Banks has been scheduled for April 2. The signature red balls and signage was installed over the past week on the 110,000 square foot building that has been under renovation for nearly a year at 1901 North Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills….Read More from Outer Banks hits Target on April 2, job opportunities filling fast

Outdoor NC Leave No Trace virtual workshop on Thursday, Feb. 23

February 20th, 2023  · BIZ  · Visitor Economy
Outdoor NC Leave No Trace virtual workshop on Thursday, Feb. 23

Want to learn more about how visitor economy-related businesses and groups can promote the Outdoor NC Leave No Trace principles before, during and after visitors come to your outdoor spaces? Take part in a two-hour interactive session with Leave No Trace staff on Thursday, February 23 at 2 p.m. From their 25 years of research…Read More from Outdoor NC Leave No Trace virtual workshop on Thursday, Feb. 23

Public hearing March 1 on zoning changes in Nags Head’s Historic Cottage Row area

February 19th, 2023  · BIZ  · GOV  · Real Estate  · Top Stories
Public hearing March 1 on zoning changes in Nags Head’s Historic Cottage Row area

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on March 1 to consider revisions to the town’s Unified Development Ordinance and a Zoning Map in the town’s Historic Cottage Row area, and review the current moratorium on new construction in the neighborhood. Last October, commissioners temporarily prohibited  all non-residential developments in the…Read More from Public hearing March 1 on zoning changes in Nags Head’s Historic Cottage Row area

Norfolk International Airport reports passenger, cargo increases in January

February 17th, 2023  · BIZ
Norfolk International Airport reports passenger, cargo increases in January

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) reported a 24.4 percent increase in passenger activity for the month of January 2023 with 274,443 passengers, the second busiest January in the history of the closest international airport to the Outer Banks and northeastern North Carolina. The passenger count for January 2022 was 220,680. In other activity, 4,863,104 pounds of…Read More from Norfolk International Airport reports passenger, cargo increases in January

SAGA Community Focus Scholarship established through Outer Banks Community Foundation

February 16th, 2023  · BIZ  · Community  · Real Estate
SAGA Community Focus Scholarship established through Outer Banks Community Foundation

Dare and Currituck County graduating high school seniors have a new, renewable scholarship opportunity beginning in 2023 – the SAGA Community Focus Scholarship, a fund established in late 2022 by SAGA Community Focus (SCF), the charitable arm of SAGA Realty and Construction. The SAGA Community Focus Scholarship will award a minimum of $1,000 award each…Read More from SAGA Community Focus Scholarship established through Outer Banks Community Foundation

ECSU Chancellor Karrie Dixon keynote speaker at Outer Banks Chamber annual Women’s Luncheon

February 13th, 2023  · BIZ
ECSU Chancellor Karrie Dixon keynote speaker at Outer Banks Chamber annual Women’s Luncheon

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce and Vacasa will celebrate the Women of the Outer Banks during the annual Women’s Luncheon and Dessert Auction on Wednesday, March 8, at Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café in Nags Head. In addition to Vacasa, sponsors include Peak Resources, Kellogg Supply Company, Hilton Garden Inn/Ramada Plaza, AFLAC East Albemarle District,…Read More from ECSU Chancellor Karrie Dixon keynote speaker at Outer Banks Chamber annual Women’s Luncheon

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center President Dr. Phillip Jackson to retire at end of March

February 9th, 2023  · BIZ
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center President Dr. Phillip Jackson to retire at end of March

Dr. Phillip Jackson, president of Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, will retire effective March 31, 2023. Jackson joined SAMC in 2019 and led the hospital team through the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. He oversaw the conceptual development and groundbreaking for the new Sentara Albemarle Regional Health Campus, where a modern hospital is under construction…Read More from Sentara Albemarle Medical Center President Dr. Phillip Jackson to retire at end of March

Christian Dendy, manager of Elizabeth City’s northside Food Lion, named divisional manager of the year

February 9th, 2023  · BIZ  · Food & Drink  · Top Stories
Christian Dendy, manager of Elizabeth City’s northside Food Lion, named divisional manager of the year

Christian Dendy, store manager of the Food Lion located at 1313 N. Road St. in Elizabeth City has been named a 2022 Food Lion Divisional Store Manager of the Year. Dendy is recognized for her dedication to the greater Elizabeth City community, embodying Food Lion’s core value of care and its commitment to nourish and…Read More from Christian Dendy, manager of Elizabeth City’s northside Food Lion, named divisional manager of the year

Local Government Federal Credit Union to breakaway from State Employees Credit Union next year

February 7th, 2023  · BIZ  · GOV  · Top Stories
Local Government Federal Credit Union to breakaway from State Employees Credit Union next year

Credit unions that serve local and state government employees in North Carolina will be ending their relationship of nearly four decades, as Local Government Federal Credit Union has announced it will become independent next year. In a letter to members dated February 2, LGFCU Chief Executive Officer Dwayne Naylor announced the credit union’s Board of…Read More from Local Government Federal Credit Union to breakaway from State Employees Credit Union next year

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BIZ February 23rd, 2023

N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries conducting survey of for-hire fishing operators

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is conducting a survey of for-hire operators that work in coastal waters of the state. Charter boat, head boat, and guide service operators should expect to receive the survey soon. The survey will ask questions about fishing habits, perceptions, income, and expenditures. The information gathered in the survey will…Read More from N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries conducting survey of for-hire fishing operators

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BIZ Top Stories Work February 23rd, 2023

Outer Banks hits Target on April 2, job opportunities filling fast

It’s finally happening! The long-awaited grand opening of Target on the Outer Banks has been scheduled for April 2. The signature red balls and signage was installed over the past week on the 110,000 square foot building that has been under renovation for nearly a year at 1901 North Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills….Read More from Outer Banks hits Target on April 2, job opportunities filling fast

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BIZ Visitor Economy February 20th, 2023

Outdoor NC Leave No Trace virtual workshop on Thursday, Feb. 23

Want to learn more about how visitor economy-related businesses and groups can promote the Outdoor NC Leave No Trace principles before, during and after visitors come to your outdoor spaces? Take part in a two-hour interactive session with Leave No Trace staff on Thursday, February 23 at 2 p.m. From their 25 years of research…Read More from Outdoor NC Leave No Trace virtual workshop on Thursday, Feb. 23

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BIZ GOV Real Estate Top Stories February 19th, 2023

Public hearing March 1 on zoning changes in Nags Head’s Historic Cottage Row area

The Nags Head Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on March 1 to consider revisions to the town’s Unified Development Ordinance and a Zoning Map in the town’s Historic Cottage Row area, and review the current moratorium on new construction in the neighborhood. Last October, commissioners temporarily prohibited  all non-residential developments in the…Read More from Public hearing March 1 on zoning changes in Nags Head’s Historic Cottage Row area

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BIZ February 17th, 2023

Norfolk International Airport reports passenger, cargo increases in January

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) reported a 24.4 percent increase in passenger activity for the month of January 2023 with 274,443 passengers, the second busiest January in the history of the closest international airport to the Outer Banks and northeastern North Carolina. The passenger count for January 2022 was 220,680. In other activity, 4,863,104 pounds of…Read More from Norfolk International Airport reports passenger, cargo increases in January

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BIZ Community Real Estate February 16th, 2023

SAGA Community Focus Scholarship established through Outer Banks Community Foundation

Dare and Currituck County graduating high school seniors have a new, renewable scholarship opportunity beginning in 2023 – the SAGA Community Focus Scholarship, a fund established in late 2022 by SAGA Community Focus (SCF), the charitable arm of SAGA Realty and Construction. The SAGA Community Focus Scholarship will award a minimum of $1,000 award each…Read More from SAGA Community Focus Scholarship established through Outer Banks Community Foundation

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BIZ February 13th, 2023

ECSU Chancellor Karrie Dixon keynote speaker at Outer Banks Chamber annual Women’s Luncheon

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce and Vacasa will celebrate the Women of the Outer Banks during the annual Women’s Luncheon and Dessert Auction on Wednesday, March 8, at Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café in Nags Head. In addition to Vacasa, sponsors include Peak Resources, Kellogg Supply Company, Hilton Garden Inn/Ramada Plaza, AFLAC East Albemarle District,…Read More from ECSU Chancellor Karrie Dixon keynote speaker at Outer Banks Chamber annual Women’s Luncheon

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BIZ February 9th, 2023

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center President Dr. Phillip Jackson to retire at end of March

Dr. Phillip Jackson, president of Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, will retire effective March 31, 2023. Jackson joined SAMC in 2019 and led the hospital team through the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. He oversaw the conceptual development and groundbreaking for the new Sentara Albemarle Regional Health Campus, where a modern hospital is under construction…Read More from Sentara Albemarle Medical Center President Dr. Phillip Jackson to retire at end of March

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BIZ Food & Drink Top Stories February 9th, 2023

Christian Dendy, manager of Elizabeth City’s northside Food Lion, named divisional manager of the year

Christian Dendy, store manager of the Food Lion located at 1313 N. Road St. in Elizabeth City has been named a 2022 Food Lion Divisional Store Manager of the Year. Dendy is recognized for her dedication to the greater Elizabeth City community, embodying Food Lion’s core value of care and its commitment to nourish and…Read More from Christian Dendy, manager of Elizabeth City’s northside Food Lion, named divisional manager of the year

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BIZ GOV Top Stories February 7th, 2023

Local Government Federal Credit Union to breakaway from State Employees Credit Union next year

Credit unions that serve local and state government employees in North Carolina will be ending their relationship of nearly four decades, as Local Government Federal Credit Union has announced it will become independent next year. In a letter to members dated February 2, LGFCU Chief Executive Officer Dwayne Naylor announced the credit union’s Board of…Read More from Local Government Federal Credit Union to breakaway from State Employees Credit Union next year