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NOAA Fisheries releases draft National Seafood Strategy, requests public input

February 28th, 2023  · BIZ  · Food & Drink
NOAA Fisheries releases draft National Seafood Strategy, requests public input

NOAA Fisheries has released the draft National Seafood Strategy and encourages all interested members of the public to review and submit comments. This strategy underscores NOAA’s strong commitment to seafood sector resilience. It aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals for economic recovery, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience. Further, the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health…Read More from NOAA Fisheries releases draft National Seafood Strategy, requests public input

Request made to Nags Head for delay of public hearing on Historic Cottage Row zoning changes

February 27th, 2023  · BIZ  · GOV  · Real Estate  · Top Stories  · Visitor Economy
Request made to Nags Head for delay of public hearing on Historic Cottage Row zoning changes

A group of business and residential property owners are asking Nags Head town leaders to delay making a final decision on proposed zoning changes in the Historic Cottage Row district. “Some prominent and long-standing businesses and residences would be non-compliant with the proposed zoning or not allowed at all,” said Michael Roderer, owner of Nags…Read More from Request made to Nags Head for delay of public hearing on Historic Cottage Row zoning changes

Winter business comings and goings on the Outer Banks and in northeast N.C.

February 25th, 2023  · BIZ  · Food & Drink  · Real Estate  · Work
Winter business comings and goings on the Outer Banks and in northeast N.C.

Public hearings Wednesday for Sea Bags location, relocating kayak rental biz in Duck The Duck Town Council has scheduled a pair of public hearings at their March 1 meeting to consider proposals by a pair of businesses. Sea Bags, LLC., is seeking a special use permit for a formula business to open in the Scarborough…Read More from Winter business comings and goings on the Outer Banks and in northeast N.C.

This Week at NCGA: Bertie occupancy tax, school calendar changes, hotel safety, freeze corporate tax

February 25th, 2023  · BIZ  · GOV  · Real Estate  · Visitor Economy
This Week at NCGA: Bertie occupancy tax, school calendar changes, hotel safety, freeze corporate tax

Bills introduced this week at the North Carolina Assembly include proposals to institute an occupancy tax in Bertie County and to halt reductions of the state’s corporate income tax rate. The state House discussed bills that would allow public schools to start earlier than state law currently allows, but it appears they may be dead…Read More from This Week at NCGA: Bertie occupancy tax, school calendar changes, hotel safety, freeze corporate tax

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

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BIZ Food & Drink February 28th, 2023

NOAA Fisheries releases draft National Seafood Strategy, requests public input

NOAA Fisheries has released the draft National Seafood Strategy and encourages all interested members of the public to review and submit comments. This strategy underscores NOAA’s strong commitment to seafood sector resilience. It aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s goals for economic recovery, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience. Further, the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health…Read More from NOAA Fisheries releases draft National Seafood Strategy, requests public input

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Request made to Nags Head for delay of public hearing on Historic Cottage Row zoning changes

A group of business and residential property owners are asking Nags Head town leaders to delay making a final decision on proposed zoning changes in the Historic Cottage Row district. “Some prominent and long-standing businesses and residences would be non-compliant with the proposed zoning or not allowed at all,” said Michael Roderer, owner of Nags…Read More from Request made to Nags Head for delay of public hearing on Historic Cottage Row zoning changes

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BIZ Food & Drink Real Estate Work February 25th, 2023

Winter business comings and goings on the Outer Banks and in northeast N.C.

Public hearings Wednesday for Sea Bags location, relocating kayak rental biz in Duck The Duck Town Council has scheduled a pair of public hearings at their March 1 meeting to consider proposals by a pair of businesses. Sea Bags, LLC., is seeking a special use permit for a formula business to open in the Scarborough…Read More from Winter business comings and goings on the Outer Banks and in northeast N.C.

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BIZ GOV Real Estate Visitor Economy February 25th, 2023

This Week at NCGA: Bertie occupancy tax, school calendar changes, hotel safety, freeze corporate tax

Bills introduced this week at the North Carolina Assembly include proposals to institute an occupancy tax in Bertie County and to halt reductions of the state’s corporate income tax rate. The state House discussed bills that would allow public schools to start earlier than state law currently allows, but it appears they may be dead…Read More from This Week at NCGA: Bertie occupancy tax, school calendar changes, hotel safety, freeze corporate tax

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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