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Five questions of Dare commissioner candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

November 1st, 2022  · News  · Top Stories
Five questions of Dare commissioner candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

Editor’s note: As part of our commitment to covering “The Business of the Greater Outer Banks”, WOBX has reached out to candidates running for state and local office this November in our coverage area to answer a series of questions focused on economic development and the visitor economy. We’ve included candidates who are running unopposed…Read More from Five questions of Dare commissioner candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

Five questions of N.C. Senate candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

October 31st, 2022  · News  · Top Stories
Five questions of N.C. Senate candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

Editor’s note: As part of our commitment to covering “The Business of the Greater Outer Banks”, WOBX has reached out to candidates running for state and local office this November in our coverage area to answer a series of questions focused on economic development and the visitor economy. We’ve included candidates who are running unopposed…Read More from Five questions of N.C. Senate candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

Five questions of U.S. Senate candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

October 30th, 2022  · News  · Top Stories
Five questions of U.S. Senate candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

Editor’s note: As part of our commitment to covering “The Business of the Greater Outer Banks”, WOBX has reached out to candidates running for state and local office this November in our coverage area to answer a series of questions focused on economic development and the visitor economy. We’ve included candidates who are running unopposed…Read More from Five questions of U.S. Senate candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

Detailed plans released for Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Pathway

October 29th, 2022  · GOV  · Top Stories  · Visitor Economy
Detailed plans released for Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Pathway

Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of the area’s three national parks, has released detailed plans of the proposed walking and biking path that will run between the village of Buxton and the Cape Hatteras Light Station. The Pathways To Your Parks project was official announced earlier this month, with plans to create new…Read More from Detailed plans released for Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Pathway

Outer Banks Veterans Week to celebrate with special events

October 29th, 2022  · Community  · OBX Life  · Top Stories
Outer Banks Veterans Week to celebrate with special events

A writing workshop, two concerts, a staged play reading, along with numerous ceremonies and special events will be taking place during Outer Banks Veterans Week, which will run November 4-13. Outer Banks Veterans Week kicks off on Friday, November 4th at 6pm with a free performance by country/rock band Brothers Carolina during First Friday at…Read More from Outer Banks Veterans Week to celebrate with special events

New providers joining Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group; Manteo clinic to restore full care

October 28th, 2022  · News  · Top Stories
New providers joining Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group; Manteo clinic to restore full care

The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group has released an update on efforts to increase and fully restore access to medical care in the area. That includes the addition of more providers at their practice in Manteo that will allow all patients impacted earlier this year to return, and the addition of another practice in…Read More from New providers joining Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group; Manteo clinic to restore full care

GALLERY: Groundbreaking for new Kitty Hawk Police Department headquarters

October 28th, 2022  · GOV  · Top Stories
GALLERY: Groundbreaking for new Kitty Hawk Police Department headquarters

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday at the former Sentara Medical building at the U.S. 158/N.C. 12 intersection which will become the new home for the Kitty Hawk Police Department. The Town of Kitty Hawk closed on the purchase of the facility at 5200 North Croatan Highway in September, which will allow the police department…Read More from GALLERY: Groundbreaking for new Kitty Hawk Police Department headquarters

Plans submitted for a Wawa in Elizabeth City that would replace Pier 17 restaurant

October 27th, 2022  · BIZ  · Top Stories
Plans submitted for a Wawa in Elizabeth City that would replace Pier 17 restaurant

The plans for what could be the second Wawa in northeastern North Carolina have been submitted to the City of Elizabeth City at a site currently occupied by a seafood restaurant. According to a weekly email from the City Manager’s office, Elizabeth City’s Community Development Department received the site plan submission on Oct. 14 for…Read More from Plans submitted for a Wawa in Elizabeth City that would replace Pier 17 restaurant

Beach nourishment off Southern Shores to pause due to rough seas

October 27th, 2022  · Top Stories  · Weather
Beach nourishment off Southern Shores to pause due to rough seas

Due to the forecast of strong northeasterly winds and rough sea conditions into early next week, the beach nourishment project along Southern Shores will be paused until at least Tuesday. The National Weather Service is calling for winds from the northeast of 20 to 25 knots, and gusts up to 30 knots, along with seas…Read More from Beach nourishment off Southern Shores to pause due to rough seas

Wind farm planned off northern Outer Banks to increase capacity to 3.5 gigawatts

October 27th, 2022  · TECH  · Top Stories
Wind farm planned off northern Outer Banks to increase capacity to 3.5 gigawatts

The company planning to build a wind farm just over the horizon off the northern Outer Banks says it will increase it’s proposed production capacity. And while initial plans have the power lines feed into Virginia from the turbines which will be located no less than 24 miles from Corolla, cables from the second phase…Read More from Wind farm planned off northern Outer Banks to increase capacity to 3.5 gigawatts

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News Top Stories November 1st, 2022

Five questions of Dare commissioner candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

Editor’s note: As part of our commitment to covering “The Business of the Greater Outer Banks”, WOBX has reached out to candidates running for state and local office this November in our coverage area to answer a series of questions focused on economic development and the visitor economy. We’ve included candidates who are running unopposed…Read More from Five questions of Dare commissioner candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

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News Top Stories October 31st, 2022

Five questions of N.C. Senate candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

Editor’s note: As part of our commitment to covering “The Business of the Greater Outer Banks”, WOBX has reached out to candidates running for state and local office this November in our coverage area to answer a series of questions focused on economic development and the visitor economy. We’ve included candidates who are running unopposed…Read More from Five questions of N.C. Senate candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

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News Top Stories October 30th, 2022

Five questions of U.S. Senate candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

Editor’s note: As part of our commitment to covering “The Business of the Greater Outer Banks”, WOBX has reached out to candidates running for state and local office this November in our coverage area to answer a series of questions focused on economic development and the visitor economy. We’ve included candidates who are running unopposed…Read More from Five questions of U.S. Senate candidates on Outer Banks/northeast N.C. economic development

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GOV Top Stories Visitor Economy October 29th, 2022

Detailed plans released for Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Pathway

Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of the area’s three national parks, has released detailed plans of the proposed walking and biking path that will run between the village of Buxton and the Cape Hatteras Light Station. The Pathways To Your Parks project was official announced earlier this month, with plans to create new…Read More from Detailed plans released for Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Pathway

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Community OBX Life Top Stories October 29th, 2022

Outer Banks Veterans Week to celebrate with special events

A writing workshop, two concerts, a staged play reading, along with numerous ceremonies and special events will be taking place during Outer Banks Veterans Week, which will run November 4-13. Outer Banks Veterans Week kicks off on Friday, November 4th at 6pm with a free performance by country/rock band Brothers Carolina during First Friday at…Read More from Outer Banks Veterans Week to celebrate with special events

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News Top Stories October 28th, 2022

New providers joining Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group; Manteo clinic to restore full care

The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group has released an update on efforts to increase and fully restore access to medical care in the area. That includes the addition of more providers at their practice in Manteo that will allow all patients impacted earlier this year to return, and the addition of another practice in…Read More from New providers joining Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group; Manteo clinic to restore full care

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GOV Top Stories October 28th, 2022

GALLERY: Groundbreaking for new Kitty Hawk Police Department headquarters

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday at the former Sentara Medical building at the U.S. 158/N.C. 12 intersection which will become the new home for the Kitty Hawk Police Department. The Town of Kitty Hawk closed on the purchase of the facility at 5200 North Croatan Highway in September, which will allow the police department…Read More from GALLERY: Groundbreaking for new Kitty Hawk Police Department headquarters

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BIZ Top Stories October 27th, 2022

Plans submitted for a Wawa in Elizabeth City that would replace Pier 17 restaurant

The plans for what could be the second Wawa in northeastern North Carolina have been submitted to the City of Elizabeth City at a site currently occupied by a seafood restaurant. According to a weekly email from the City Manager’s office, Elizabeth City’s Community Development Department received the site plan submission on Oct. 14 for…Read More from Plans submitted for a Wawa in Elizabeth City that would replace Pier 17 restaurant

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Top Stories Weather October 27th, 2022

Beach nourishment off Southern Shores to pause due to rough seas

Due to the forecast of strong northeasterly winds and rough sea conditions into early next week, the beach nourishment project along Southern Shores will be paused until at least Tuesday. The National Weather Service is calling for winds from the northeast of 20 to 25 knots, and gusts up to 30 knots, along with seas…Read More from Beach nourishment off Southern Shores to pause due to rough seas

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TECH Top Stories October 27th, 2022

Wind farm planned off northern Outer Banks to increase capacity to 3.5 gigawatts

The company planning to build a wind farm just over the horizon off the northern Outer Banks says it will increase it’s proposed production capacity. And while initial plans have the power lines feed into Virginia from the turbines which will be located no less than 24 miles from Corolla, cables from the second phase…Read More from Wind farm planned off northern Outer Banks to increase capacity to 3.5 gigawatts