The Museum of the Albemarle will host a Junior Docent Workshop on Thursday, June 15, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for teens ages 13–17. Enjoy group activities and gain experience with the public while learning to help the museum – this summer and year-round – with programs and behind-the-scenes assistance. The opportunity awaits you…Read More from Museum of the Albemarle Junior Docent Workshop June 15
The Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, the nonprofit fundraising partner for Jockey’s Ridge State Park, has launched a campaign to develop a specialty North Carolina license plate to help continue to preserve and protect the treasure that is Jockey’s Ridge State Park. The new Friends of Jockey’s Ridge license plate, designed by BN Design & Advertising…Read More from Campaign underway for specialty Friends of Jockey’s Ridge N.C. license plate
Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of the Outer Banks national parks, has opened its annual Adopt A Sea Turtle Nest program for the sea turtle nesting season at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which occurs from May to October each year. The Adopt A Sea Turtle Nest program launched in 2020 to support projects and programs that protect…Read More from Outer Banks Forever announces opening of annual ‘Adopt A Sea Turtle Nest’ Program
The National Main Street Center has designated 42 North Carolina communities as accredited Main Street America™ programs for 2023, the North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced. Each year, the national group and the Commerce department’s Main Street & Rural Planning Center recognize communities demonstrating exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through…Read More from Elizabeth City among 42 N.C. Main Street America communities accredited for 2023
Southern Shores officials are considering another possible means to battle the persistent problems of travelers using the town’s narrow streets to reach their destinations during busy summer weekends. Over a period of multiple weekends last summer, the town placed barricades at key locations for the weekend in an effort to discourage through traffic along Dogwood…Read More from No barricades, but speed bumps a possibility to combat Southern Shores summer through traffic
Governor Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 280 directing action to continue the state’s commitment to building an age-friendly state. The Executive Order brings a whole-of-government approach to support North Carolina’s aging population. “Our rapidly growing and diverse older adult population strengthens our state and communities,” Governor Cooper said. “We’re going to continue our work…Read More from Gov. Cooper signs order highlighting North Carolina’s commitment to building “age-friendly” state
The N.C. Department of Transportation has launched a new text and email notification system to alert ferry passengers when weather or mechanical issues cause schedule interruptions on state ferry routes. Under the new Ferry Information Notification System, or FINS, people will be able to select the routes they want to receive alerts from, and choose…Read More from NCDOT unveils text, email system for updates on ferry operations
Sentara Healthcare recently presented College of The Albemarle’s (COA) Foundation with $100,000 for Sentara Scholars. Sentara is investing more than $3 million in Sentara Scholars to provide financial assistance to eligible students pursuing degrees or certifications in healthcare-related fields. Scholarships will be awarded throughout North Carolina and Virginia. Sentara Healthcare has established an employment pipeline…Read More from College of The Albemarle receives $100,000 for Sentara Scholars
The Museum of the Albemarle will host a Junior Docent Workshop on Thursday, June 15, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for teens ages 13–17. Enjoy group activities and gain experience with the public while learning to help the museum – this summer and year-round – with programs and behind-the-scenes assistance. The opportunity awaits you…Read More from Museum of the Albemarle Junior Docent Workshop June 15
The Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, the nonprofit fundraising partner for Jockey’s Ridge State Park, has launched a campaign to develop a specialty North Carolina license plate to help continue to preserve and protect the treasure that is Jockey’s Ridge State Park. The new Friends of Jockey’s Ridge license plate, designed by BN Design & Advertising…Read More from Campaign underway for specialty Friends of Jockey’s Ridge N.C. license plate
Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of the Outer Banks national parks, has opened its annual Adopt A Sea Turtle Nest program for the sea turtle nesting season at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which occurs from May to October each year. The Adopt A Sea Turtle Nest program launched in 2020 to support projects and programs that protect…Read More from Outer Banks Forever announces opening of annual ‘Adopt A Sea Turtle Nest’ Program
The National Main Street Center has designated 42 North Carolina communities as accredited Main Street America™ programs for 2023, the North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced. Each year, the national group and the Commerce department’s Main Street & Rural Planning Center recognize communities demonstrating exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through…Read More from Elizabeth City among 42 N.C. Main Street America communities accredited for 2023
Southern Shores officials are considering another possible means to battle the persistent problems of travelers using the town’s narrow streets to reach their destinations during busy summer weekends. Over a period of multiple weekends last summer, the town placed barricades at key locations for the weekend in an effort to discourage through traffic along Dogwood…Read More from No barricades, but speed bumps a possibility to combat Southern Shores summer through traffic
Governor Roy Cooper has issued Executive Order No. 280 directing action to continue the state’s commitment to building an age-friendly state. The Executive Order brings a whole-of-government approach to support North Carolina’s aging population. “Our rapidly growing and diverse older adult population strengthens our state and communities,” Governor Cooper said. “We’re going to continue our work…Read More from Gov. Cooper signs order highlighting North Carolina’s commitment to building “age-friendly” state
The N.C. Department of Transportation has launched a new text and email notification system to alert ferry passengers when weather or mechanical issues cause schedule interruptions on state ferry routes. Under the new Ferry Information Notification System, or FINS, people will be able to select the routes they want to receive alerts from, and choose…Read More from NCDOT unveils text, email system for updates on ferry operations
Sentara Healthcare recently presented College of The Albemarle’s (COA) Foundation with $100,000 for Sentara Scholars. Sentara is investing more than $3 million in Sentara Scholars to provide financial assistance to eligible students pursuing degrees or certifications in healthcare-related fields. Scholarships will be awarded throughout North Carolina and Virginia. Sentara Healthcare has established an employment pipeline…Read More from College of The Albemarle receives $100,000 for Sentara Scholars
