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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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

by Sam Walker

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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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

by Sam Walker