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Outer Banks Community Foundation unveils new grant program, honors key contributors

March 16th, 2023  · Community  · Top Stories
Outer Banks Community Foundation unveils new grant program, honors key contributors

While the biggest news to come from the Outer Banks Community Foundation’s annual meeting and luncheon this week was the revelation of their pending move to Manteo and opening of the Outer Banks Center for Nonprofits, there were other major announcements made at the celebration capping the organization’s 40th year. And one of our very…Read More from Outer Banks Community Foundation unveils new grant program, honors key contributors

N.C. Forest Service celebrates Arbor Day and the importance of the tree-planting holiday

March 16th, 2023  · Community
N.C. Forest Service celebrates Arbor Day and the importance of the tree-planting holiday

Arbor Day is observed annually as a time to celebrate the importance of trees and the many benefits we receive from them. Once deemed “the treeless plain,” Nebraska was home to the first Arbor Day celebration in 1872 with the planting of more than a million trees. The national observance of Arbor Day takes place…Read More from N.C. Forest Service celebrates Arbor Day and the importance of the tree-planting holiday

Dare Arts seeking new members for Board of Directors

March 16th, 2023  · Community
Dare Arts seeking new members for Board of Directors

Dare Arts is delighted to announce a special open call for Dare County residents to serve on their Board of Directors. In recent years, Dare Arts has made a sincere commitment to embracing diversity across the organization, and this open call for Board Members is an extension of that effort. “Joining the Board now is…Read More from Dare Arts seeking new members for Board of Directors

Dare County to host traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Nov. 16-19 at Soundside Event Site

March 15th, 2023  · Community
Dare County to host traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Nov. 16-19 at Soundside Event Site

The Dare County Veterans Advisory Council has announced that it will host “The Wall That Heals” – a traveling, three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., that tours the country along with an accompanying mobile education center – in Dare County in November 2023. Honoring the more than 3 million Americans…Read More from Dare County to host traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Nov. 16-19 at Soundside Event Site

N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island summer camp scholarships available

March 15th, 2023  · Community
N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island summer camp scholarships available

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, with support from Outer Banks Health, is offering a limited number of scholarship opportunities for our week-long 2023 Summer Camps. The goal of these scholarships is to reach underserved children, ages 6-13, and fund registration and activity fees to attend our interactive and educational camps. The application is open until…Read More from N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island summer camp scholarships available

Vendor applications for First Flight Farmers Markets in Kill Devil Hills open this spring

March 15th, 2023  · Community
Vendor applications for First Flight Farmers Markets in Kill Devil Hills open this spring

Applications for the 2023 Kill Devil Hills First Flight Farmers Market summer markets will be available later this spring. The markets will be held every Tuesday from June 20 to August 15, expect on July 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are typically about 65 local vendors that participate in the markets, food…Read More from Vendor applications for First Flight Farmers Markets in Kill Devil Hills open this spring

Outer Banks Community Foundation moving to Manteo, establish OBX Center for Nonprofits

March 14th, 2023  · Community  · Top Stories
Outer Banks Community Foundation moving to Manteo, establish OBX Center for Nonprofits

The Outer Banks Community Foundation celebrated its 40th anniversary on Tuesday, not only with its annual meeting and luncheon at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head for the first time in three years, but by also announcing major news about its future. Executive Director Chris Sawin told the more than 175 attendees the foundation is establishing…Read More from Outer Banks Community Foundation moving to Manteo, establish OBX Center for Nonprofits

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

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Community Top Stories March 16th, 2023

Outer Banks Community Foundation unveils new grant program, honors key contributors

While the biggest news to come from the Outer Banks Community Foundation’s annual meeting and luncheon this week was the revelation of their pending move to Manteo and opening of the Outer Banks Center for Nonprofits, there were other major announcements made at the celebration capping the organization’s 40th year. And one of our very…Read More from Outer Banks Community Foundation unveils new grant program, honors key contributors

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Community March 16th, 2023

N.C. Forest Service celebrates Arbor Day and the importance of the tree-planting holiday

Arbor Day is observed annually as a time to celebrate the importance of trees and the many benefits we receive from them. Once deemed “the treeless plain,” Nebraska was home to the first Arbor Day celebration in 1872 with the planting of more than a million trees. The national observance of Arbor Day takes place…Read More from N.C. Forest Service celebrates Arbor Day and the importance of the tree-planting holiday

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Community March 15th, 2023

Dare County to host traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Nov. 16-19 at Soundside Event Site

The Dare County Veterans Advisory Council has announced that it will host “The Wall That Heals” – a traveling, three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., that tours the country along with an accompanying mobile education center – in Dare County in November 2023. Honoring the more than 3 million Americans…Read More from Dare County to host traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Nov. 16-19 at Soundside Event Site

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Community March 15th, 2023

N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island summer camp scholarships available

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, with support from Outer Banks Health, is offering a limited number of scholarship opportunities for our week-long 2023 Summer Camps. The goal of these scholarships is to reach underserved children, ages 6-13, and fund registration and activity fees to attend our interactive and educational camps. The application is open until…Read More from N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island summer camp scholarships available

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Community March 15th, 2023

Vendor applications for First Flight Farmers Markets in Kill Devil Hills open this spring

Applications for the 2023 Kill Devil Hills First Flight Farmers Market summer markets will be available later this spring. The markets will be held every Tuesday from June 20 to August 15, expect on July 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There are typically about 65 local vendors that participate in the markets, food…Read More from Vendor applications for First Flight Farmers Markets in Kill Devil Hills open this spring

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Community Top Stories March 14th, 2023

Outer Banks Community Foundation moving to Manteo, establish OBX Center for Nonprofits

The Outer Banks Community Foundation celebrated its 40th anniversary on Tuesday, not only with its annual meeting and luncheon at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head for the first time in three years, but by also announcing major news about its future. Executive Director Chris Sawin told the more than 175 attendees the foundation is establishing…Read More from Outer Banks Community Foundation moving to Manteo, establish OBX Center for Nonprofits

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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