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An open letter to our WOBX readers
Dare commissioners pass resolution promising not to use state budget provision for housing efforts
Greater Outer Banks’ top stories of 2023: Grand openings, groundbreakings, viral musicians & hoops
Outer Banks Community Foundation announces grant recipients at David Stick Legacy Society Lunch
Sponsors make the holidays special for over 30 foster children in Dare County
Irene Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund celebrates milestone in 2023, help needed to keep fund strong
Visit NC’s January 2024 webinar looks at public relations trends for the new year
Deadline for 2024 Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference early bird registration is Jan. 8
North Carolina’s leisure and hospitality industry adds 25,600 jobs since October 2022
U.S. construction spending up 0.4% in November, all sectors continue ahead of 2022
Outer Banks Chamber annual meeting Jan. 26; John Formica, The Ex-Disney Guy, to deliver keynote
The cost of these five construction materials grew the most in 2023
Sound Strategy: Reflecting on the end of 2023 with lessons learned from Wright Brothers, Gettysburg
Sound Strategy: The yin and yang of Airbnb’s impact on the Greater Outer Banks
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
Town of Manteo’s first Walk with the Mayor to be held Jan. 11
Elizabeth City 2nd Ward councilmembers to host community meeting series beginning Jan. 18
VIDEO: Renée Cahoon receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine honoring over 30 years of public service
Dare commissioners pass resolution promising not to use state budget provision for housing efforts
Home values in six Greater Outer Banks communities among fastest growing in N.C. for November
Dare County, Elizabeth City/Hertford have some of North Carolina’s most overextended renters
Sound Strategy: Reflecting on the end of 2023 with lessons learned from Wright Brothers, Gettysburg
Sound Strategy: The yin and yang of Airbnb’s impact on the Greater Outer Banks
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
New benches coming to Jennette’s Pier over the winter
Celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of legendary jazz drummer, Pasquotank native Max Roach
Dare Youth Center now being operated by county Dept. of Health and Human Services
Wright Brothers National Memorial to have eight fee-free days in 2024
N.C. Aquariums closing January 29 through February 2 to tackle projects
NY NY Dueling Pianos Concert to rock Manteo on Feb. 9 in support of Dare Education Foundation
Dare County Special Olympics Bocce Team named Division 1 Bocce Champions
Consolidation to reshape eastern North Carolina’s mental health system
Community college IDs from Beaufort, Pitt approved by state elections board for voting purposes
Ocracoke-mainland ferries to run on amended schedule through Feb. 26
REMINDER: Work on N.C. 12 shoreline project in Duck moves to 24-hours-a-day this week
Additional showings of Hurricane Isabel documentary at Taylor Theater in Edenton set for January
N.C. 12 reopens on Ocracoke, ferry service resumes; Communications in Hatteras, Ocracoke sporadic due to fiber cut
Minimal soundside flooding reported, cold front dumps much needed rain across Greater Outer Banks
An open letter to our WOBX readers
Dare commissioners pass resolution promising not to use state budget provision for housing efforts
Greater Outer Banks’ top stories of 2023: Grand openings, groundbreakings, viral musicians & hoops
Outer Banks Community Foundation announces grant recipients at David Stick Legacy Society Lunch
Sponsors make the holidays special for over 30 foster children in Dare County
Irene Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund celebrates milestone in 2023, help needed to keep fund strong
Visit NC’s January 2024 webinar looks at public relations trends for the new year
Deadline for 2024 Visit North Carolina Tourism Conference early bird registration is Jan. 8
North Carolina’s leisure and hospitality industry adds 25,600 jobs since October 2022
U.S. construction spending up 0.4% in November, all sectors continue ahead of 2022
Outer Banks Chamber annual meeting Jan. 26; John Formica, The Ex-Disney Guy, to deliver keynote
The cost of these five construction materials grew the most in 2023
Sound Strategy: Reflecting on the end of 2023 with lessons learned from Wright Brothers, Gettysburg
Sound Strategy: The yin and yang of Airbnb’s impact on the Greater Outer Banks
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
Town of Manteo’s first Walk with the Mayor to be held Jan. 11
Elizabeth City 2nd Ward councilmembers to host community meeting series beginning Jan. 18
VIDEO: Renée Cahoon receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine honoring over 30 years of public service
Dare commissioners pass resolution promising not to use state budget provision for housing efforts
Home values in six Greater Outer Banks communities among fastest growing in N.C. for November
Dare County, Elizabeth City/Hertford have some of North Carolina’s most overextended renters
Sound Strategy: Reflecting on the end of 2023 with lessons learned from Wright Brothers, Gettysburg
Sound Strategy: The yin and yang of Airbnb’s impact on the Greater Outer Banks
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks economic development tiers for 2024 a mix of good, challenging news
New benches coming to Jennette’s Pier over the winter
Celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of legendary jazz drummer, Pasquotank native Max Roach
Dare Youth Center now being operated by county Dept. of Health and Human Services
Wright Brothers National Memorial to have eight fee-free days in 2024
N.C. Aquariums closing January 29 through February 2 to tackle projects
NY NY Dueling Pianos Concert to rock Manteo on Feb. 9 in support of Dare Education Foundation
Dare County Special Olympics Bocce Team named Division 1 Bocce Champions
Consolidation to reshape eastern North Carolina’s mental health system
Community college IDs from Beaufort, Pitt approved by state elections board for voting purposes
Ocracoke-mainland ferries to run on amended schedule through Feb. 26
REMINDER: Work on N.C. 12 shoreline project in Duck moves to 24-hours-a-day this week
Additional showings of Hurricane Isabel documentary at Taylor Theater in Edenton set for January
N.C. 12 reopens on Ocracoke, ferry service resumes; Communications in Hatteras, Ocracoke sporadic due to fiber cut
Minimal soundside flooding reported, cold front dumps much needed rain across Greater Outer Banks
Twiford Funeral Homes spreads holiday joy through Operation Toy Soldier
Since 2012, Twiford Funeral Homes has been actively involved in making Christmas a little brighter for the children of our active duty and military veterans of the Armed Forces through their impactful program, Operation Toy Soldier. Through this initiative, over 15,000 toys have been collected and distributed by the NC National Guard Family Services to…Read More from Twiford Funeral Homes spreads holiday joy through Operation Toy Soldier
Blues on the Green in Elizabeth City rescheduled to Nov. 17-18 at Tooley’s Tavern at The Boathouse
Elizabeth City Downtown Inc.’s Blues on the Green 2023, originally slated for September, was blown off schedule by Tropical Storm Ophelia. But the Blues on the Green Committee is happy to announce that the event is back on track for November with a new location. Come enjoy the festival on Friday and Saturday, November 17-18…Read More from Blues on the Green in Elizabeth City rescheduled to Nov. 17-18 at Tooley’s Tavern at The Boathouse
Industries that laid off the most workers in September
World economies were left in disarray after the COVID-19 pandemic shocked supply chains and deeply affected the global workforce—and the U.S. was no exception. Story by Paxtyn Merten As financial rescue efforts fade into the background, the U.S. economy faces dual crises of stubbornly lingering inflation and persistent uncertainty about a looming downturn stemming from…Read More from Industries that laid off the most workers in September
Veterans, active military members receive discount on N.C. Forest Service tree seedling orders through Nov. 30
The N.C. Forest Service is offering a 20% discount on tree seedling orders placed by active, honorably discharged or retired military personnel during the month of November. Beginning Nov. 13, the discount applies to the first $500 of all new orders, up to a $100 discount. “Many forestland owners in this state are veterans and…Read More from Veterans, active military members receive discount on N.C. Forest Service tree seedling orders through Nov. 30
Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association will hold a Pie and Bake Sale on Nov. 22
On Wednesday, November 22, from 10 a.m. til noon (or sold out), the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association will hold a Pie and Bake Sale at the RWS Community Building in Rodanthe, across from Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station. From savory to sweet, quiches and treats, a variety of baked goods and pies will be available to keep you…Read More from Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association will hold a Pie and Bake Sale on Nov. 22
Golden Leaf, NC Chamber foundations form “NC Ag Leads” to strengthen state’s top economic driver
The Golden LEAF Foundation and the NC Chamber Foundation, with support from NC Farm Bureau and Google, have formally announce NC Ag Leads, a pivotal strategic planning initiative for the North Carolina agriculture industry that will position the state’s number one economic driver for continued success. The initiative will be overseen by a steering committee…Read More from Golden Leaf, NC Chamber foundations form “NC Ag Leads” to strengthen state’s top economic driver
Median price of Outer Banks homes, residential lots set new all-time highs in October
While the Outer Banks real estate market continues to match the national trend of slower home sales, the median price of both single family homes and residential lots reached a new all-time high in the month of October locally. The Outer Banks Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service Statistical Report released Tuesday notes the housing…Read More from Median price of Outer Banks homes, residential lots set new all-time highs in October
NCDEQ launches online Erosion and Sediment Control Applications as part of AccessDEQ hub
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality launched a new online Erosion & Sediment Control application for the Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources (DEMLR) as part of the Department’s new AccessDEQ digital hub. “AccessDEQ brings our data and tools together in one place and the new online application is another milestone in our initiative to modernize and…Read More from NCDEQ launches online Erosion and Sediment Control Applications as part of AccessDEQ hub
Handel’s Messiah: A benefit concert for Dare County Youth Orchestra this Sunday
The First Flight High School auditorium will come alive with the majestic sounds of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 4pm. It promises to be an unforgettable musical experience, with all proceeds benefiting the Dare County Youth Orchestra. The Dare County Youth Orchestra is a community-driven initiative dedicated to providing orchestral string instruction…Read More from Handel’s Messiah: A benefit concert for Dare County Youth Orchestra this Sunday
Marketing, sales, and other areas where AI drives revenue increases for companies
Artificial intelligence is having a moment. Story by Aine Givens, Freshworks From San Francisco’s self-driving cars to the proliferation of deepfake photos depicting everyone from Donald Trump to Pope Francis, AI is virtually everywhere you look—for better or worse. The technology represents huge potential for medical breakthroughs and revenue generation for companies; it also stands…Read More from Marketing, sales, and other areas where AI drives revenue increases for companies