Top Stories

GOV Real Estate Top Stories February 28th, 2023

Rezoning approved of seven acres in Elizabeth City that could become an apartment complex

The City Council of Elizabeth City voted Monday to approve a zoning request of just over 7 acres of land along Ehringhaus Street across from Southgate that would allow for construction of a possible apartment complex. The request was made on behalf of the property owners by Sumit Gupta, co-founder and CEO of SAGA Realty…Read More from Rezoning approved of seven acres in Elizabeth City that could become an apartment complex

by Sam Walker

BIZ GOV Real Estate Top Stories Visitor Economy February 27th, 2023

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

by Sam Walker

Real Estate Top Stories February 24th, 2023

Old Elizabeth City High School about to get new life as Betsy Town Flats

From the outside, what was once Elizabeth City High School at the corner of Elizabeth and Road streets essentially looked like it has since it was decommissioned as a middle school earlier this century, and then became a popular haunted house every Halloween. On the inside, it’s buzzing in almost every corner, just as it…Read More from Old Elizabeth City High School about to get new life as Betsy Town Flats

by Sam Walker

Commentary Community Top Stories February 23rd, 2023

Sound Strategy: Addressing health of Eastern N.C. residents will improve rest of our quality of life

By Tess Judge & Clark Twiddy We spend, across our region, a reasonable amount of time talking about the importance of our visitor economy as our leading industry. It’s a critical thing to shape as we seek to improve our shared quality of life. That said, it’s not a monolith–other crucially important economies and innovators…Read More from Sound Strategy: Addressing health of Eastern N.C. residents will improve rest of our quality of life

by Clark Twiddy

Federal appeals court rules Mid-Currituck Bridge can proceed

A federal appeals court has unanimously upheld a ruling that paves the way for construction of a long-planned toll bridge over the Currituck Sound that would run between the mainland and Corolla. The decision from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued Thursday backs Judge Louise Wood Flanagan of the U.S. District Court for the…Read More from Federal appeals court rules Mid-Currituck Bridge can proceed

by Sam Walker

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

by Sam Walker

Top Stories Visitor Economy February 20th, 2023

VIDEO: Occupancy, meals tax collections in Dare County up nearly 6 percent to set new annual record

Although December 2022 saw a drop in occupancy and meals collections when compared to the record set in 2021, the two key indicators of Dare County’s visitor economy again established new records and rose by nearly six percent over the entire year. In a report to the Dare County Tourism Board at their Feb. 16…Read More from VIDEO: Occupancy, meals tax collections in Dare County up nearly 6 percent to set new annual record

by Sam Walker

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

by Sam Walker

Commentary Top Stories February 16th, 2023

Sound Strategy: Competing while cooperating can be a benefit to entire greater Outer Banks

Within our regional visitor economy, one of our challenges to maintaining our area is knowing the difference between when to collaborate and when to do more unique things that make our own specific destinations (at the county or town level) more attractive by comparison. In business language, that’s a strategy around maintaining competitive advantage. At…Read More from Sound Strategy: Competing while cooperating can be a benefit to entire greater Outer Banks

by Clark Twiddy

GOV Top Stories February 16th, 2023

N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell says hospital system executives continue to “make themselves richer”

State Treasurer Dale Folwell on Wednesday accused nonprofit hospital executives of enriching themselves while fueling a crisis of health care affordability in North Carolina. At a news conference in Raleigh on Wednesday, Folwell said a new analysis of hospital data finds that nonprofit hospital CEOs doubled their paychecks in less than five years — a…Read More from N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell says hospital system executives continue to “make themselves richer”

by Sam Walker

Latest Articles

Browse Categories

Subscribe for Daily Updates

Subscribe for Daily Updates

Rezoning approved of seven acres in Elizabeth City that could become an apartment complex

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

Old Elizabeth City High School about to get new life as Betsy Town Flats

Sound Strategy: Addressing health of Eastern N.C. residents will improve rest of our quality of life

Federal appeals court rules Mid-Currituck Bridge can proceed

Outer Banks hits Target on April 2, job opportunities filling fast

VIDEO: Occupancy, meals tax collections in Dare County up nearly 6 percent to set new annual record

Public hearing March 1 on zoning changes in Nags Head’s Historic Cottage Row area

Sound Strategy: Competing while cooperating can be a benefit to entire greater Outer Banks

N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell says hospital system executives continue to “make themselves richer”