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Sound Strategy: Long-term success of Greater Outer Banks economy is chess, not checkers
May 25th, 2023
Study of long-term management of Outer Banks visitor economy lays out roadmap for next decade
May 24th, 2023
Builders and Shapers: Dare Arts
May 23rd, 2023
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Builders and Shapers: Dare Arts
May 23rd, 2023
Builders and Shapers: First Flight Foundation
May 16th, 2023
Builders and Shapers: N.C. Cooperative Extension
May 9th, 2023
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Study of long-term management of Outer Banks visitor economy lays out roadmap for next decade
May 24th, 2023
New survey say most Americans more likely to stay in hotels, vacation this summer vs. last
May 24th, 2023
42.3 million Americans plan to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend
May 21st, 2023
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Business
Spring business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks
May 23rd, 2023
Sentara Health invested $260 million in North Carolina, Virginia communities in 2022
May 23rd, 2023
Norfolk International Airport continues setting new monthly records for passenger activity
May 23rd, 2023
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Sound Strategy
Sound Strategy: Long-term success of Greater Outer Banks economy is chess, not checkers
May 25th, 2023
Sound Strategy: “Are you planning to come back?” is best measure of OBX visitor economy’s future
May 18th, 2023
Sound Strategy: Choice, not change, dictates what lies next
May 5th, 2023
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North Carolina joins effort to establish regional fisheries mitigation for offshore wind development
May 28th, 2023
Ocracoke Observer: Hyde County EMS management quits over budget concerns
May 27th, 2023
Countdown begins to N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Bicentennial Jamboree
May 22nd, 2023
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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down EPA’s wetlands definition
May 28th, 2023
Data from U.S. Census Bureau shows renters found a new place in less than a month
May 25th, 2023
VIDEO: Home elevation projects in Dare County funded by FEMA grant program
May 24th, 2023
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Sound Strategy: Long-term success of Greater Outer Banks economy is chess, not checkers
May 25th, 2023
Commentary: Adult learners can connect with College of The Albemarle for better skills, better jobs, better future
May 20th, 2023
Sound Strategy: “Are you planning to come back?” is best measure of OBX visitor economy’s future
May 18th, 2023
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OBX Life
Museum of the Albemarle’s Summer Fun Day: Day on the River set for June 21
May 28th, 2023
Tri Villages Market returns to Hatteras Island this Sunday
May 26th, 2023
Cape Chronicle: Lifeguards return, summer programs begin this weekend at OBX national parks
May 25th, 2023
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Founders of Beech Aircraft to be inducted into Garber First Flight Shrine this December
May 26th, 2023
11th Annual Rock The Cape returns June 1-2 to Hatteras Island
May 25th, 2023
The Lost Colony opens 86th anniversary season on June 2
May 16th, 2023
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Community
Fund honoring Marine Corps Commandant Gen. P.X. Kelley supports “The Wall That Heals” in Dare County
May 26th, 2023
Five graduate from Medical Assisting program at College of the Albemarle
May 24th, 2023
Extension interns gain real world experience and serve local communities
May 23rd, 2023
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News
State to shut down harvest of striped mullet from early November through end of year
May 27th, 2023
VIDEO: Bridge along main route from Virginia to Outer Banks fully reopened after quick repairs
May 25th, 2023
Slot length for striped bass caught in ocean by recreational anglers changing June 1
May 25th, 2023
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Decreasing winds, shower chances over rest of holiday weekend across Greater Outer Banks
May 27th, 2023
NOAA forecasters predict near-normal hurricane season in 2023
May 25th, 2023
No drought conditions found in North Carolina for first time in over two years
May 11th, 2023
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Top Stories
Sound Strategy: Long-term success of Greater Outer Banks economy is chess, not checkers
May 25th, 2023
Study of long-term management of Outer Banks visitor economy lays out roadmap for next decade
May 24th, 2023
Builders and Shapers: Dare Arts
May 23rd, 2023
View all Top Stories
Builders and Shapers
Builders and Shapers: Dare Arts
May 23rd, 2023
Builders and Shapers: First Flight Foundation
May 16th, 2023
Builders and Shapers: N.C. Cooperative Extension
May 9th, 2023
View all Builders and Shapers
Visitor Economy
Study of long-term management of Outer Banks visitor economy lays out roadmap for next decade
May 24th, 2023
New survey say most Americans more likely to stay in hotels, vacation this summer vs. last
May 24th, 2023
42.3 million Americans plan to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend
May 21st, 2023
View all Visitor Economy
Business
Spring business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks
May 23rd, 2023
Sentara Health invested $260 million in North Carolina, Virginia communities in 2022
May 23rd, 2023
Norfolk International Airport continues setting new monthly records for passenger activity
May 23rd, 2023
View all Business
Sound Strategy
Sound Strategy: Long-term success of Greater Outer Banks economy is chess, not checkers
May 25th, 2023
Sound Strategy: “Are you planning to come back?” is best measure of OBX visitor economy’s future
May 18th, 2023
Sound Strategy: Choice, not change, dictates what lies next
May 5th, 2023
View all Sound Strategy
Government
North Carolina joins effort to establish regional fisheries mitigation for offshore wind development
May 28th, 2023
Ocracoke Observer: Hyde County EMS management quits over budget concerns
May 27th, 2023
Countdown begins to N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Bicentennial Jamboree
May 22nd, 2023
View all Government
Real Estate
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down EPA’s wetlands definition
May 28th, 2023
Data from U.S. Census Bureau shows renters found a new place in less than a month
May 25th, 2023
VIDEO: Home elevation projects in Dare County funded by FEMA grant program
May 24th, 2023
View all Real Estate
Commentary
Sound Strategy: Long-term success of Greater Outer Banks economy is chess, not checkers
May 25th, 2023
Commentary: Adult learners can connect with College of The Albemarle for better skills, better jobs, better future
May 20th, 2023
Sound Strategy: “Are you planning to come back?” is best measure of OBX visitor economy’s future
May 18th, 2023
View all Commentary
OBX Life
Museum of the Albemarle’s Summer Fun Day: Day on the River set for June 21
May 28th, 2023
Tri Villages Market returns to Hatteras Island this Sunday
May 26th, 2023
Cape Chronicle: Lifeguards return, summer programs begin this weekend at OBX national parks
May 25th, 2023
View all OBX Life
Out & About
Founders of Beech Aircraft to be inducted into Garber First Flight Shrine this December
May 26th, 2023
11th Annual Rock The Cape returns June 1-2 to Hatteras Island
May 25th, 2023
The Lost Colony opens 86th anniversary season on June 2
May 16th, 2023
View all Out & About
Community
Fund honoring Marine Corps Commandant Gen. P.X. Kelley supports “The Wall That Heals” in Dare County
May 26th, 2023
Five graduate from Medical Assisting program at College of the Albemarle
May 24th, 2023
Extension interns gain real world experience and serve local communities
May 23rd, 2023
View all Community
News
State to shut down harvest of striped mullet from early November through end of year
May 27th, 2023
VIDEO: Bridge along main route from Virginia to Outer Banks fully reopened after quick repairs
May 25th, 2023
Slot length for striped bass caught in ocean by recreational anglers changing June 1
May 25th, 2023
View all News
Weather
Decreasing winds, shower chances over rest of holiday weekend across Greater Outer Banks
May 27th, 2023
NOAA forecasters predict near-normal hurricane season in 2023
May 25th, 2023
No drought conditions found in North Carolina for first time in over two years
May 11th, 2023
View all Weather

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Last call for businesses to participate in Elizabeth City’s 2nd annual Hot Cocoa Crawl

August 28th, 2022  · BIZ  · Food & Drink  · Top Stories  · Visitor Economy
Last call for businesses to participate in Elizabeth City’s 2nd annual Hot Cocoa Crawl

There’s nothing like the holidays to transform the Harbor of Hospitality into “The Hot Cocoa Capitol of the World!” And this winter, travelers can escape to the delightful Elizabeth City for a whimsical hot chocolate experience. “Hot Cocoa Crawl 2022” will run from Nov. 25 – Jan. 15 when Elizabeth City coffee shops, craft breweries…Read More from Last call for businesses to participate in Elizabeth City’s 2nd annual Hot Cocoa Crawl

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Film about Corolla’s wild horses wins top honors at Equus International Film Festival

August 28th, 2022  · OBX Life  · Top Stories
Film about Corolla’s wild horses wins top honors at Equus International Film Festival

The Secret of Corolla is the story about the wild horses found only on the Outer Banks and how they have made our shores their home for over 500 years. The film debuted in the fall of 2021 and has been making the rounds on the independent film circuit and winning consistently winning awards. The…Read More from Film about Corolla’s wild horses wins top honors at Equus International Film Festival

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South Nags Head beach renourishment completed, equipment removal underway

August 27th, 2022  · Top Stories  · Weather
South Nags Head beach renourishment completed, equipment removal underway

The 2022 beach renourishment project off South Nags Head was completed early Saturday morning, and removal of the equipment used for the sand pumping is already underway. Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. pumped the last load of sand at approximately 2:30 a.m. from the Dredge Liberty Island to the northern terminus of the project…Read More from South Nags Head beach renourishment completed, equipment removal underway

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VIDEO: This Week on the Outer Banks – Jennette’s Pier

August 27th, 2022  · OBX Life  · Out & About  · Top Stories  · Visitor Economy
VIDEO: This Week on the Outer Banks – Jennette’s Pier

Each week during the summer, Twiddy & Co. Brand Ambassador Edward Ponton highlights a local business or group that we love as well as what else is happening “This Week on the Outer Banks”. In this week’s edition, we’re headed to Whalebone Junction in Nags Head for a visit to Jennette’s Pier….Read More from VIDEO: This Week on the Outer Banks – Jennette’s Pier

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VIDEO: New primary care provider arrives, update on Outer Banks Medical Group waitlist

August 27th, 2022  · Community  · Top Stories
VIDEO: New primary care provider arrives, update on Outer Banks Medical Group waitlist

The Outer Banks Hospital released a video Friday from President Ronnie Sloan, updating the community on the latest developments in access to care. Included is information about a new primary care provider, the primary care waitlist, and the accreditation of the hospital’s breast cancer program….Read More from VIDEO: New primary care provider arrives, update on Outer Banks Medical Group waitlist

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Island Free Press: Two at-risk Rodanthe oceanfront homes moved, four more to be relocated

August 27th, 2022  · GOV  · Real Estate  · Top Stories  · Weather
Island Free Press: Two at-risk Rodanthe oceanfront homes moved, four more to be relocated

National Parks of Eastern N.C. Superintendent David Hallac provided updates on the problematic and endangered oceanfront homes in Rodanthe at a well-attended public meeting at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building on Wednesday night, August 24. In the past two years, four homes along a severely eroded stretch of shoreline in Rodanthe have collapsed into the ocean,…Read More from Island Free Press: Two at-risk Rodanthe oceanfront homes moved, four more to be relocated

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Online survey launched to evaluate overall health of the Outer Banks’ visitor economy

August 25th, 2022  · BIZ  · Top Stories  · Visitor Economy
Online survey launched to evaluate overall health of the Outer Banks’ visitor economy

An online survey has been launched by the Dare County Tourism Board and Outer Banks Visitors Bureau to evaluate the overall health of the Outer Banks as a visitor destination. MMGY NextFactor and Destinations International have been contracted for their diagnostic tool called DestinationNEXT, according to an email sent Tuesday to a variety of stakeholders…Read More from Online survey launched to evaluate overall health of the Outer Banks’ visitor economy

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Seven new commercial construction projects in Elizabeth City under review

August 23rd, 2022  · BIZ  · GOV  · Real Estate  · Top Stories
Seven new commercial construction projects in Elizabeth City under review

Elizabeth City’s Community Development Department has been reviewing a number of new commercial development projects across the city over the last two months. City staff anticipates the approval of majority of these projects in the next couple of weeks as they await state permits and departmental approvals. Currently under the planning division’s review are the…Read More from Seven new commercial construction projects in Elizabeth City under review

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BIZ Food & Drink Top Stories Visitor Economy August 28th, 2022

Last call for businesses to participate in Elizabeth City’s 2nd annual Hot Cocoa Crawl

There’s nothing like the holidays to transform the Harbor of Hospitality into “The Hot Cocoa Capitol of the World!” And this winter, travelers can escape to the delightful Elizabeth City for a whimsical hot chocolate experience. “Hot Cocoa Crawl 2022” will run from Nov. 25 – Jan. 15 when Elizabeth City coffee shops, craft breweries…Read More from Last call for businesses to participate in Elizabeth City’s 2nd annual Hot Cocoa Crawl

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OBX Life Top Stories August 28th, 2022

Film about Corolla’s wild horses wins top honors at Equus International Film Festival

The Secret of Corolla is the story about the wild horses found only on the Outer Banks and how they have made our shores their home for over 500 years. The film debuted in the fall of 2021 and has been making the rounds on the independent film circuit and winning consistently winning awards. The…Read More from Film about Corolla’s wild horses wins top honors at Equus International Film Festival

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Top Stories Weather August 27th, 2022

South Nags Head beach renourishment completed, equipment removal underway

The 2022 beach renourishment project off South Nags Head was completed early Saturday morning, and removal of the equipment used for the sand pumping is already underway. Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. pumped the last load of sand at approximately 2:30 a.m. from the Dredge Liberty Island to the northern terminus of the project…Read More from South Nags Head beach renourishment completed, equipment removal underway

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OBX Life Out & About Top Stories Visitor Economy August 27th, 2022

VIDEO: This Week on the Outer Banks – Jennette’s Pier

Each week during the summer, Twiddy & Co. Brand Ambassador Edward Ponton highlights a local business or group that we love as well as what else is happening “This Week on the Outer Banks”. In this week’s edition, we’re headed to Whalebone Junction in Nags Head for a visit to Jennette’s Pier….Read More from VIDEO: This Week on the Outer Banks – Jennette’s Pier

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Community Top Stories August 27th, 2022

VIDEO: New primary care provider arrives, update on Outer Banks Medical Group waitlist

The Outer Banks Hospital released a video Friday from President Ronnie Sloan, updating the community on the latest developments in access to care. Included is information about a new primary care provider, the primary care waitlist, and the accreditation of the hospital’s breast cancer program….Read More from VIDEO: New primary care provider arrives, update on Outer Banks Medical Group waitlist

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GOV Real Estate Top Stories Weather August 27th, 2022

Island Free Press: Two at-risk Rodanthe oceanfront homes moved, four more to be relocated

National Parks of Eastern N.C. Superintendent David Hallac provided updates on the problematic and endangered oceanfront homes in Rodanthe at a well-attended public meeting at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building on Wednesday night, August 24. In the past two years, four homes along a severely eroded stretch of shoreline in Rodanthe have collapsed into the ocean,…Read More from Island Free Press: Two at-risk Rodanthe oceanfront homes moved, four more to be relocated

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BIZ Top Stories Visitor Economy August 25th, 2022

Online survey launched to evaluate overall health of the Outer Banks’ visitor economy

An online survey has been launched by the Dare County Tourism Board and Outer Banks Visitors Bureau to evaluate the overall health of the Outer Banks as a visitor destination. MMGY NextFactor and Destinations International have been contracted for their diagnostic tool called DestinationNEXT, according to an email sent Tuesday to a variety of stakeholders…Read More from Online survey launched to evaluate overall health of the Outer Banks’ visitor economy

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BIZ GOV Real Estate Top Stories August 23rd, 2022

Seven new commercial construction projects in Elizabeth City under review

Elizabeth City’s Community Development Department has been reviewing a number of new commercial development projects across the city over the last two months. City staff anticipates the approval of majority of these projects in the next couple of weeks as they await state permits and departmental approvals. Currently under the planning division’s review are the…Read More from Seven new commercial construction projects in Elizabeth City under review

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