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Property tax relief programs available for elderly, disabled and disabled U.S. veteran homeowners

March 14th, 2023  · Community
Property tax relief programs available for elderly, disabled and disabled U.S. veteran homeowners

Three tax relief programs authorized by the State of North Carolina provide property tax exemptions for qualifying seniors age 65 and older, disabled individuals and veteran homeowners who meet the various requirements specified by the North Carolina General Statutes. To qualify for one of the programs, you must be a resident of Dare County in primary residence. For detailed…Read More from Property tax relief programs available for elderly, disabled and disabled U.S. veteran homeowners

COA Star Nights in Edenton rescheduled to March 17

March 10th, 2023  · Community
COA Star Nights in Edenton rescheduled to March 17

Due to the weather forecast through the weekend, College of The Albemarle’s (COA) third 2022-2023 Star Nights event has been rescheduled for March 17, with no rain date.  Any schedule changes for March 17 will be communicated via email and social media.     “COA Star Nights” is a fun and educational event featuring astronomy-themed activities…Read More from COA Star Nights in Edenton rescheduled to March 17

Get your green on March 18 for the Running of the Leprechauns 5K/10K in Nags Head

March 8th, 2023  · Community
Get your green on March 18 for the Running of the Leprechauns 5K/10K in Nags Head

Spring is here. Time to get off the couch and start doing – running, walking, just getting outside in the fresh air. Run by yourself. Run with your family. Outer Banks Sporting Events presents the Running of the Leprechauns 5K and 10K on Saturday, March 18 at 8 a.m., sponsored by Mike Kelly’s Outer Banks…Read More from Get your green on March 18 for the Running of the Leprechauns 5K/10K in Nags Head

Swells’a Brewing Beer Company gives significant donation to Outer Banks Forever to protect OBX national parks

March 7th, 2023  · BIZ  · Community
Swells’a Brewing Beer Company gives significant donation to Outer Banks Forever to protect OBX national parks

Swells’a Brewing Beer Company, the only ocean-view brewery in the Outer Banks, has donated $11,550 to Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial, through its 1% For the Planet membership.   1% For the Planet was founded by Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews in 2002 to encourage companies to give…Read More from Swells’a Brewing Beer Company gives significant donation to Outer Banks Forever to protect OBX national parks

American Red Cross blood drives on the Outer Banks for March 2023

March 5th, 2023  · Community
American Red Cross blood drives on the Outer Banks for March 2023

Every day nearly thirty thousand patients depend on blood donations to help save their lives. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation. A single donation can save up to three lives. “While 62% of the population can give blood, only about three precent donate”, said Frank Spruill, local Red Cross Blood…Read More from American Red Cross blood drives on the Outer Banks for March 2023

Town of Nags Head hosts free shred event on March 18

March 4th, 2023  · Community
Town of Nags Head hosts free shred event on March 18

Prevent identity theft by having your personal documents shredded safely and securely at our free shred event March 18, 2023 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. in front of Nags Head’s town hall at 5401 South Croatan Highway. Bring items such as tax documents, banking information, travel documents, paycheck stubs, ATM and credit card receipts/statements,…Read More from Town of Nags Head hosts free shred event on March 18

College of the Albemarle leases Demonstration Farm in Elizabeth City

March 3rd, 2023  · Community
College of the Albemarle leases Demonstration Farm in Elizabeth City

College of The Albemarle has announced the institution entered into a lease agreement to use the approximate 15-acre demonstration farm located on Creek Road in Elizabeth City.  Steve and Robin Harris own the farm, leasing the property to COA for a nominal amount annually, beginning March 1, 2023, through November 30, 2025. Per the lease…Read More from College of the Albemarle leases Demonstration Farm in Elizabeth City

Gayle Grinstead Memorial Scholarship Fund established at Outer Banks Community Foundation

March 2nd, 2023  · Community
Gayle Grinstead Memorial Scholarship Fund established at Outer Banks Community Foundation

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Gayle Grinstead Memorial Scholarship, affording Dare and Currituck graduating high school seniors an additional, renewable scholarship opportunity beginning this spring. A minimum of $2,500 will be awarded each year through the new scholarship fund, renewable for up to four years as long…Read More from Gayle Grinstead Memorial Scholarship Fund established at Outer Banks Community Foundation

Dare County seniors may qualify for assistance with legal services

March 2nd, 2023  · Community
Dare County seniors may qualify for assistance with legal services

The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services’ Division of Social Services has received funding from the Older Americans Act Title III to help eligible residents 60 years and older with essential legal guidance and services. The funding will provide qualifying seniors with assistance to attain legal services to secure important documents such as…Read More from Dare County seniors may qualify for assistance with legal services

N.C. Coast Host honors Currituck County historian, Sampson barn quilter, White Lake campground

March 1st, 2023  · Community
N.C. Coast Host honors Currituck County historian, Sampson barn quilter, White Lake campground

Currituck County’s historian and former high school history teacher, a barn quilt designer from Sampson County, and a campground at White Lake were honored recently as the North Carolina Coast Host presented the 2023 Tourism Impact Awards at their annual meeting. “We were pleased to present awards to historian Barbara B. Snowden, Kellie and J.D….Read More from N.C. Coast Host honors Currituck County historian, Sampson barn quilter, White Lake campground

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Community March 14th, 2023

Property tax relief programs available for elderly, disabled and disabled U.S. veteran homeowners

Three tax relief programs authorized by the State of North Carolina provide property tax exemptions for qualifying seniors age 65 and older, disabled individuals and veteran homeowners who meet the various requirements specified by the North Carolina General Statutes. To qualify for one of the programs, you must be a resident of Dare County in primary residence. For detailed…Read More from Property tax relief programs available for elderly, disabled and disabled U.S. veteran homeowners

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Community March 10th, 2023

COA Star Nights in Edenton rescheduled to March 17

Due to the weather forecast through the weekend, College of The Albemarle’s (COA) third 2022-2023 Star Nights event has been rescheduled for March 17, with no rain date.  Any schedule changes for March 17 will be communicated via email and social media.     “COA Star Nights” is a fun and educational event featuring astronomy-themed activities…Read More from COA Star Nights in Edenton rescheduled to March 17

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Community March 8th, 2023

Get your green on March 18 for the Running of the Leprechauns 5K/10K in Nags Head

Spring is here. Time to get off the couch and start doing – running, walking, just getting outside in the fresh air. Run by yourself. Run with your family. Outer Banks Sporting Events presents the Running of the Leprechauns 5K and 10K on Saturday, March 18 at 8 a.m., sponsored by Mike Kelly’s Outer Banks…Read More from Get your green on March 18 for the Running of the Leprechauns 5K/10K in Nags Head

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BIZ Community March 7th, 2023

Swells’a Brewing Beer Company gives significant donation to Outer Banks Forever to protect OBX national parks

Swells’a Brewing Beer Company, the only ocean-view brewery in the Outer Banks, has donated $11,550 to Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial, through its 1% For the Planet membership.   1% For the Planet was founded by Yvon Chouinard and Craig Mathews in 2002 to encourage companies to give…Read More from Swells’a Brewing Beer Company gives significant donation to Outer Banks Forever to protect OBX national parks

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Community March 5th, 2023

American Red Cross blood drives on the Outer Banks for March 2023

Every day nearly thirty thousand patients depend on blood donations to help save their lives. This lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation. A single donation can save up to three lives. “While 62% of the population can give blood, only about three precent donate”, said Frank Spruill, local Red Cross Blood…Read More from American Red Cross blood drives on the Outer Banks for March 2023

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Community March 4th, 2023

Town of Nags Head hosts free shred event on March 18

Prevent identity theft by having your personal documents shredded safely and securely at our free shred event March 18, 2023 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. in front of Nags Head’s town hall at 5401 South Croatan Highway. Bring items such as tax documents, banking information, travel documents, paycheck stubs, ATM and credit card receipts/statements,…Read More from Town of Nags Head hosts free shred event on March 18

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Community March 3rd, 2023

College of the Albemarle leases Demonstration Farm in Elizabeth City

College of The Albemarle has announced the institution entered into a lease agreement to use the approximate 15-acre demonstration farm located on Creek Road in Elizabeth City.  Steve and Robin Harris own the farm, leasing the property to COA for a nominal amount annually, beginning March 1, 2023, through November 30, 2025. Per the lease…Read More from College of the Albemarle leases Demonstration Farm in Elizabeth City

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Community March 2nd, 2023

Gayle Grinstead Memorial Scholarship Fund established at Outer Banks Community Foundation

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the Gayle Grinstead Memorial Scholarship, affording Dare and Currituck graduating high school seniors an additional, renewable scholarship opportunity beginning this spring. A minimum of $2,500 will be awarded each year through the new scholarship fund, renewable for up to four years as long…Read More from Gayle Grinstead Memorial Scholarship Fund established at Outer Banks Community Foundation

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Community March 2nd, 2023

Dare County seniors may qualify for assistance with legal services

The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services’ Division of Social Services has received funding from the Older Americans Act Title III to help eligible residents 60 years and older with essential legal guidance and services. The funding will provide qualifying seniors with assistance to attain legal services to secure important documents such as…Read More from Dare County seniors may qualify for assistance with legal services

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Community March 1st, 2023

N.C. Coast Host honors Currituck County historian, Sampson barn quilter, White Lake campground

Currituck County’s historian and former high school history teacher, a barn quilt designer from Sampson County, and a campground at White Lake were honored recently as the North Carolina Coast Host presented the 2023 Tourism Impact Awards at their annual meeting. “We were pleased to present awards to historian Barbara B. Snowden, Kellie and J.D….Read More from N.C. Coast Host honors Currituck County historian, Sampson barn quilter, White Lake campground