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Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
Mid-Currituck Bridge, sound dredging & weeds, beach nourishment, interaction with county leaders among issues raised at Corolla town hall meeting
Grant a step toward possible second N.C. ferry maintenance facility
Wilson Snowden Scholarship created by Oak Trail Solar for fire, EMS training in Currituck
Women’s Fund of North Carolina awards nearly $20K in grants to charities statewide in 2023
$550,000 awarded to eastern North Carolina nonprofit programs by NCCF
VIDEO: Recap of November 2023 meeting of the Dare County Tourism Board
International travel to N.C. slowly rebounding; Canada, U.K., Germany top origin countries in 2022
22-member Dare Co. Long-Range Tourism Management Plan Special Committee announced
Twiford Funeral Homes honored with Currituck Chamber’s Corporate Community Service Award
North Carolina extends long streak of leading the nation in small business growth
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
Sound Strategy: Charlie Munger, Henry Kissinger legacies of “duration” can be applied locally
Sound Strategy: Thanks residents & visitors, may we continue to enjoy the Greater Outer Banks together
Coastal Review: Marine Fisheries, Wildlife Resources joint rules conflict sets ‘stage for a showdown’
Four Dare County employees awarded length-of-service pins in December 2023
Registration now open for 2024 State of Dare County presentation
These lesser-known costs can have a big impact when buying a home
NC Real Estate Commission warns brokers, consumers about unlicensed activity
After more than two years, Kinnakeet Shores sewer moratorium lifted
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
Sound Strategy: Charlie Munger, Henry Kissinger legacies of “duration” can be applied locally
Sound Strategy: Thanks residents & visitors, may we continue to enjoy the Greater Outer Banks together
VIDEO: N.C. flag flown over state capitol honors the inaugural Corolla Cup
Meet OBX holds first get together on Tuesday at TRiO in Kitty Hawk
120th anniversary celebration of the Wright Brothers’ first flight set for December 17
Epic Music Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 15-17 at Maguire Theatre in Elizabeth City
Dare Arts announces Call For Entry for 2024 Frank Stick Memorial Show
Playground highlighting Currituck’s waterfowl heritage now open in Historic Corolla Park
Still time to register for first Holiday Hustle 5K at Elizabethan Gardens on Dec. 9
Sixth annual OBX Community Blood Drive December 5th and 6th
Grant a step toward possible second N.C. ferry maintenance facility
UPDATE: Section of Halstead Blvd. Ext. in Elizabeth City closed through at least Thursday railroad repairs
Strong winds, heavy rain expected from Sunday afternoon through early Monday across Greater Outer Banks
Nags Head oceanfront property owners eligible to be reimbursed for moving sand
2023 Atlantic hurricane season was the fourth-busiest; Idalia, Ophelia left biggest marks on eastern N.C.
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
Mid-Currituck Bridge, sound dredging & weeds, beach nourishment, interaction with county leaders among issues raised at Corolla town hall meeting
Grant a step toward possible second N.C. ferry maintenance facility
Wilson Snowden Scholarship created by Oak Trail Solar for fire, EMS training in Currituck
Women’s Fund of North Carolina awards nearly $20K in grants to charities statewide in 2023
$550,000 awarded to eastern North Carolina nonprofit programs by NCCF
VIDEO: Recap of November 2023 meeting of the Dare County Tourism Board
International travel to N.C. slowly rebounding; Canada, U.K., Germany top origin countries in 2022
22-member Dare Co. Long-Range Tourism Management Plan Special Committee announced
Twiford Funeral Homes honored with Currituck Chamber’s Corporate Community Service Award
North Carolina extends long streak of leading the nation in small business growth
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
Sound Strategy: Charlie Munger, Henry Kissinger legacies of “duration” can be applied locally
Sound Strategy: Thanks residents & visitors, may we continue to enjoy the Greater Outer Banks together
Coastal Review: Marine Fisheries, Wildlife Resources joint rules conflict sets ‘stage for a showdown’
Four Dare County employees awarded length-of-service pins in December 2023
Registration now open for 2024 State of Dare County presentation
These lesser-known costs can have a big impact when buying a home
NC Real Estate Commission warns brokers, consumers about unlicensed activity
After more than two years, Kinnakeet Shores sewer moratorium lifted
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
Sound Strategy: Charlie Munger, Henry Kissinger legacies of “duration” can be applied locally
Sound Strategy: Thanks residents & visitors, may we continue to enjoy the Greater Outer Banks together
VIDEO: N.C. flag flown over state capitol honors the inaugural Corolla Cup
Meet OBX holds first get together on Tuesday at TRiO in Kitty Hawk
120th anniversary celebration of the Wright Brothers’ first flight set for December 17
Epic Music Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 15-17 at Maguire Theatre in Elizabeth City
Dare Arts announces Call For Entry for 2024 Frank Stick Memorial Show
Playground highlighting Currituck’s waterfowl heritage now open in Historic Corolla Park
Still time to register for first Holiday Hustle 5K at Elizabethan Gardens on Dec. 9
Sixth annual OBX Community Blood Drive December 5th and 6th
Grant a step toward possible second N.C. ferry maintenance facility
UPDATE: Section of Halstead Blvd. Ext. in Elizabeth City closed through at least Thursday railroad repairs
Strong winds, heavy rain expected from Sunday afternoon through early Monday across Greater Outer Banks
Nags Head oceanfront property owners eligible to be reimbursed for moving sand
2023 Atlantic hurricane season was the fourth-busiest; Idalia, Ophelia left biggest marks on eastern N.C.
Dennis Carroll named 2022 Dare County Citizen of the Year
Dennis Carroll, who serves as president of the Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men, has been named the 2022 Dare County Citizen of the Year. The prestigious award was presented to Carroll by Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard at the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting that was held at 5 p.m. on…Read More from Dennis Carroll named 2022 Dare County Citizen of the Year
Local author’s “My Outer Banks Vacation” children’s book makes its debut
My Outer Banks Vacation, a children’s book full of rhymes and vibrant illustrations of legendary local landscapes, is now available online and in local stores. Today, local resident and author Sara Small spent the early morning delivering copies to Little Free Libraries along the Outer Banks to celebrate the book’s launch. Copies were delivered from Corolla…Read More from Local author’s “My Outer Banks Vacation” children’s book makes its debut
Facilities maintenance custodian Robin Taylor honored for 25 years of service to Nags Head
Nags Head’s Board of Commissioners recently recognized Facilities Maintenance Custodian Robin Taylor for achieving 25 years of service to the Town of Nags Head. Robin is pictured with, from left, Commissioners Kevin Brinkley and Renée Cahoon, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Siers, Mayor Ben Cahoon, and Commissioner Bob Sanders. …Read More from Facilities maintenance custodian Robin Taylor honored for 25 years of service to Nags Head
Smoke from lightning-sparked wildfire on mainland reaches northern Outer Banks
Smoke from a wildfire burning about 60 miles to the southwest of Corolla has reached the northern Outer Banks this morning, thanks to winds that shifted overnight. The lightning-sparked fire has burned 615 acres in the Carolina Ranch, a 15,000-acre farm with 80 percent consisting of peat shrubland that is managed as a carbon farm,…Read More from Smoke from lightning-sparked wildfire on mainland reaches northern Outer Banks
Coastal Staffing announces new location in Point Harbor
Coastal Staffing LLC is pleased to announce the new location of our Outer Banks Branch. We are now conveniently located at 105 Pan Ridge Court, Suite 4, in Point Harbor, to better serve our Dare and Currituck County employees and clients. Our Outer Banks team is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00…Read More from Coastal Staffing announces new location in Point Harbor
Nags Head planning board reviews initial sketch plan for 90-room hotel in Whalebone
Nags Head’s Planning Board reviewed on Tuesday an initial sketch plan for a proposed four-story, 90-room hotel to be located on the west side of U.S. 158 just south of Nags Head Golf Links. The name of the developer for The Inn at Whalebone was not disclosed in the sketch plan prepared by House Engineering,…Read More from Nags Head planning board reviews initial sketch plan for 90-room hotel in Whalebone
Outer Banks Association of REALTORS golf tournament raises over $12K for disaster relief fund
The 32nd Annual Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) Charity Golf Tournament was held at Kilmarlic Golf Club on June 3rd. While there were a few sprinkles, the day turned out to be perfect for golfers. Play began with a shotgun start at 12:30P with 25 teams on the course. International Long Drive Team Champion…Read More from Outer Banks Association of REALTORS golf tournament raises over $12K for disaster relief fund
OBX Chamber holds ribbon cutting at Bangkok Thai-Sushi in Duck
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, along with Ribbon Cutting Sponsor ACE Hardware, held a ribbon cutting on June 9 for Bangkok Thai-Sushi, 1177 Duck Rd Unit 11 in Duck. Myra Ladd-Bone, Chairman of the Chamber Board and Broker at Atlantic Realty congratulated the owners Art and NN Maliyam for the grand opening of the…Read More from OBX Chamber holds ribbon cutting at Bangkok Thai-Sushi in Duck
First Flight Market in Kill Devil Hills is back every Tuesday this summer
Come kick-off the first day of summer at the First Flight Market on Tuesday, June 21! The Town of Kill Devil Hills is proud to present you with the opportunity to shop local and support small businesses at the First Flight Markets. The First Flight Markets are held each Tuesday from June 21 through August…Read More from First Flight Market in Kill Devil Hills is back every Tuesday this summer
‘Summer beach queens’ Mary Kay Andrews, Jamie Brenner appear at Dare Arts Council on June 27
For one night only, Downtown Books and the Dare County Arts Council will be welcoming not one but two Summer Beach Queens to the Outer Banks! On Monday, June 27, New York Times best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews and her author pal Jamie Brenner will be appearing at the Dare Arts Council in Manteo for…Read More from ‘Summer beach queens’ Mary Kay Andrews, Jamie Brenner appear at Dare Arts Council on June 27