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Kill Devil Hills Police Department hosts American Red Cross blood drive on Friday

January 2nd, 2024  · Community
Kill Devil Hills Police Department hosts American Red Cross blood drive on Friday

Resolve to help others in 2024 – give blood with the American Red Cross! January is National Blood Donor Month, the perfect time to make a lifesaving donation. Please consider donating blood at the Kill Devil Hills Police Department’s upcoming blood drive on Friday, Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town…Read More from Kill Devil Hills Police Department hosts American Red Cross blood drive on Friday

Dare County Special Olympics Bocce Team named Division 1 Bocce Champions

December 28th, 2023  · Community
Dare County Special Olympics Bocce Team named Division 1 Bocce Champions

Dare County Special Olympics is pleased to announce that the Dare County Special Olympics bocce team, “The Wright Rollers,” was named the Division I champions of the 2023 Special Olympics North Carolina Fall Tournament, which was held from November 16, 2023 through November 18, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. “Under the leadership of head coach…Read More from Dare County Special Olympics Bocce Team named Division 1 Bocce Champions

Consolidation to reshape eastern North Carolina’s mental health system 

December 20th, 2023  · Community
Consolidation to reshape eastern North Carolina’s mental health system 

Two state-funded businesses that manage behavioral health services for low-income residents say they will consolidate to create a single organization to serve 46 counties across eastern North Carolina.  Story by Jaymie Baxley, North Carolina Health News Trillium Health Resources will take control of Eastpointe Human Services under the agreement, which was signed Saturday by the…Read More from Consolidation to reshape eastern North Carolina’s mental health system 

Twiford Funeral Homes celebrates record-breaking donation drive for Operation Toy Soldier

December 20th, 2023  · Community
Twiford Funeral Homes celebrates record-breaking donation drive for Operation Toy Soldier

Twiford Funeral Homes, a dedicated supporter of the local military community, is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of their holiday toy drive, Operation Toy Soldier. Through the unwavering support of local businesses, individuals, and the incredible communities that surround us, a record-breaking 4,200 toys were donated this holiday season. This outstanding achievement brings the…Read More from Twiford Funeral Homes celebrates record-breaking donation drive for Operation Toy Soldier

Town of Nags Head to host Community Shred Event on January 13

December 17th, 2023  · Community
Town of Nags Head to host Community Shred Event on January 13

Get your spring cleaning started really early at the Community Shred Event on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 9 am to 12 pm at Nags Head Town Hall, 5401 South Croatan Highway. The Outer Banks Woman’s Club will be volunteering at the event and collecting non-perishable food items for the Food Bank. Items you can…Read More from Town of Nags Head to host Community Shred Event on January 13

American Red Cross holding blood drive Dec. 13 in Corolla, Dec. 27 in Southern Shores

December 11th, 2023  · Community
American Red Cross holding blood drive Dec. 13 in Corolla, Dec. 27 in Southern Shores

Back-to-back disasters have led to a series of blood drive cancellations across the country, which further strained the nation’s blood supply that was already dwindling from summer travel and back-to-school activities. As the nation’s largest blood supplier, the American Red Cross is grateful for the millions of donors who rolled up a sleeve throughout the…Read More from American Red Cross holding blood drive Dec. 13 in Corolla, Dec. 27 in Southern Shores

Playground highlighting Currituck’s waterfowl heritage now open in Historic Corolla Park

December 5th, 2023  · Community
Playground highlighting Currituck’s waterfowl heritage now open in Historic Corolla Park

Currituck County has announced the opening of a new playground in Historic Corolla Park, adjacent to the Maritime Museum, Currituck Beach Lighthouse, the historic Whalehead mansion and OBX Center for Wildlife Education. It features custom-designed equipment that highlights Currituck’s waterfowl and outdoor heritage, including a large Canada goose play structure and a slide platform designed…Read More from Playground highlighting Currituck’s waterfowl heritage now open in Historic Corolla Park

Still time to register for first Holiday Hustle 5K at Elizabethan Gardens on Dec. 9

December 1st, 2023  · Community
Still time to register for first Holiday Hustle 5K at Elizabethan Gardens on Dec. 9

Barrier Island Group is proud to announce their first Holiday Hustle 5K to be held on Saturday, December 9, at 3:45 p.m. at the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo. This event, which is sure to become a new holiday tradition, is a family-friendly twilight 5K run or walk through beautiful Fort Raleigh and the surrounding area…Read More from Still time to register for first Holiday Hustle 5K at Elizabethan Gardens on Dec. 9

Sixth annual OBX Community Blood Drive December 5th and 6th

December 1st, 2023  · Community
Sixth annual OBX Community Blood Drive December 5th and 6th

Holiday fun can push blood donation to the bottom of the to-do list. Winter weather and seasonal illness can also impact blood supplies. The American Red Cross needs donors to make giving blood a priority this season to ensure they meet the needs of patients during the holidays. Now is the time to give the…Read More from Sixth annual OBX Community Blood Drive December 5th and 6th

Donations needed for the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Free Holiday Christmas Shop

November 11th, 2023  · Community
Donations needed for the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Free Holiday Christmas Shop

Donations from local businesses and individuals are needed for an annual Hatteras Island event that gives local children the opportunity to go “shopping” for Christmas presents for their family members. Celebrating its fifth year in 2023, the Free Holiday Christmas Shop features a room full of goodies that kids can peruse and pick up in order to…Read More from Donations needed for the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Free Holiday Christmas Shop

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Community January 2nd, 2024

Kill Devil Hills Police Department hosts American Red Cross blood drive on Friday

Resolve to help others in 2024 – give blood with the American Red Cross! January is National Blood Donor Month, the perfect time to make a lifesaving donation. Please consider donating blood at the Kill Devil Hills Police Department’s upcoming blood drive on Friday, Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town…Read More from Kill Devil Hills Police Department hosts American Red Cross blood drive on Friday

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Community December 28th, 2023

Dare County Special Olympics Bocce Team named Division 1 Bocce Champions

Dare County Special Olympics is pleased to announce that the Dare County Special Olympics bocce team, “The Wright Rollers,” was named the Division I champions of the 2023 Special Olympics North Carolina Fall Tournament, which was held from November 16, 2023 through November 18, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. “Under the leadership of head coach…Read More from Dare County Special Olympics Bocce Team named Division 1 Bocce Champions

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Community December 20th, 2023

Consolidation to reshape eastern North Carolina’s mental health system 

Two state-funded businesses that manage behavioral health services for low-income residents say they will consolidate to create a single organization to serve 46 counties across eastern North Carolina.  Story by Jaymie Baxley, North Carolina Health News Trillium Health Resources will take control of Eastpointe Human Services under the agreement, which was signed Saturday by the…Read More from Consolidation to reshape eastern North Carolina’s mental health system 

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Community December 20th, 2023

Twiford Funeral Homes celebrates record-breaking donation drive for Operation Toy Soldier

Twiford Funeral Homes, a dedicated supporter of the local military community, is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of their holiday toy drive, Operation Toy Soldier. Through the unwavering support of local businesses, individuals, and the incredible communities that surround us, a record-breaking 4,200 toys were donated this holiday season. This outstanding achievement brings the…Read More from Twiford Funeral Homes celebrates record-breaking donation drive for Operation Toy Soldier

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Community December 17th, 2023

Town of Nags Head to host Community Shred Event on January 13

Get your spring cleaning started really early at the Community Shred Event on Saturday, January 13, 2024 from 9 am to 12 pm at Nags Head Town Hall, 5401 South Croatan Highway. The Outer Banks Woman’s Club will be volunteering at the event and collecting non-perishable food items for the Food Bank. Items you can…Read More from Town of Nags Head to host Community Shred Event on January 13

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Community December 11th, 2023

American Red Cross holding blood drive Dec. 13 in Corolla, Dec. 27 in Southern Shores

Back-to-back disasters have led to a series of blood drive cancellations across the country, which further strained the nation’s blood supply that was already dwindling from summer travel and back-to-school activities. As the nation’s largest blood supplier, the American Red Cross is grateful for the millions of donors who rolled up a sleeve throughout the…Read More from American Red Cross holding blood drive Dec. 13 in Corolla, Dec. 27 in Southern Shores

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Community December 5th, 2023

Playground highlighting Currituck’s waterfowl heritage now open in Historic Corolla Park

Currituck County has announced the opening of a new playground in Historic Corolla Park, adjacent to the Maritime Museum, Currituck Beach Lighthouse, the historic Whalehead mansion and OBX Center for Wildlife Education. It features custom-designed equipment that highlights Currituck’s waterfowl and outdoor heritage, including a large Canada goose play structure and a slide platform designed…Read More from Playground highlighting Currituck’s waterfowl heritage now open in Historic Corolla Park

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Community December 1st, 2023

Still time to register for first Holiday Hustle 5K at Elizabethan Gardens on Dec. 9

Barrier Island Group is proud to announce their first Holiday Hustle 5K to be held on Saturday, December 9, at 3:45 p.m. at the Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo. This event, which is sure to become a new holiday tradition, is a family-friendly twilight 5K run or walk through beautiful Fort Raleigh and the surrounding area…Read More from Still time to register for first Holiday Hustle 5K at Elizabethan Gardens on Dec. 9

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Community November 11th, 2023

Donations needed for the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Free Holiday Christmas Shop

Donations from local businesses and individuals are needed for an annual Hatteras Island event that gives local children the opportunity to go “shopping” for Christmas presents for their family members. Celebrating its fifth year in 2023, the Free Holiday Christmas Shop features a room full of goodies that kids can peruse and pick up in order to…Read More from Donations needed for the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Free Holiday Christmas Shop