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Contracts awarded for Cape Hatteras Light Station renovation, including restoration of original Fresnel lens, and multiuse path construction
Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks
North Carolina sets another employment record in August; jobless rate holds at 3.3 percent
Builders and Shapers: Roanoke Island Historical Association, producers of The Lost Colony
Kill Devil Hills ranked number one beach town in North Carolina; nine on Outer Banks in top 25
Kill Devil Hills ranked 10th best beach town in U.S.; Buxton, Kitty Hawk, Salvo, Avon, Ocracoke, Nags Head in top 75
Tourism Impact Grant funds accessible beach ramp at Ocean Boulevard in Southern Shores
Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce announces 2023-2024 Leadership OBX class participants
Southern Shores Marketplace sold to Baltimore-based Klein Enterprises for $22.05 million
Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck
Sound Strategy: Think about “how we decide how we decide” to avoid extreme outcomes
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks housing issues will mean fewer employees, longer commutes, higher prices
New state budget strips certain powers from local governments
Nags Head initiative leads the way on maintaining conventional septic systems
VIDEO: 2023 municipal elections in Dare County
Town of Kitty Hawk launches new flood risk information portal
Lower Currituck, Camden have some of the fastest-growing home prices in North Carolina
Nags Head initiative leads the way on maintaining conventional septic systems
Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck
Commentary: Attention N.C. seafood consumers – Consider the source
Sound Strategy: Think about “how we decide how we decide” to avoid extreme outcomes
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Eastern Terminus Monument to be unveiled Friday at Jockey’s Ridge
State secures funding for climate action volunteer program
Night driving reopens for most Cape Hatteras National Seashore off-road vehicle ramps on Friday
Folk band The Wildwoods to perform Friday at Pioneer Theater in Manteo
Island Farm to host 12th Annual Pumpkin Patch every Saturday in October
Explore agriculture at College of The Albemarle’s Community Farm Day on Sept. 29
Currituck Extension Center’s Olivia Patchel honored with Distinguished Service Award
College of the Albemarle again designated a Military Spouse Friendly School
Elizabeth City awarded state grant to seek National Register designation for Old Oak Grove Cemetery
Folk band The Wildwoods to perform Friday at Pioneer Theater in Manteo
Repaving of U.S. 158 in Nags Head resumes this week
N.C. Marine Fisheries asks public to report Blue Land Crab sightings
Overwash expected Wednesday along Outer Banks due to onshore winds, high surf, King Tide
Precautionary public health advisory issued for Buxton beach due to petroleum contaminated soil exposed by erosion
Soundside flooding has receded along parts of Outer Banks as Ophelia moves away
Contracts awarded for Cape Hatteras Light Station renovation, including restoration of original Fresnel lens, and multiuse path construction
Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks
North Carolina sets another employment record in August; jobless rate holds at 3.3 percent
Builders and Shapers: Roanoke Island Historical Association, producers of The Lost Colony
Kill Devil Hills ranked number one beach town in North Carolina; nine on Outer Banks in top 25
Kill Devil Hills ranked 10th best beach town in U.S.; Buxton, Kitty Hawk, Salvo, Avon, Ocracoke, Nags Head in top 75
Tourism Impact Grant funds accessible beach ramp at Ocean Boulevard in Southern Shores
Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce announces 2023-2024 Leadership OBX class participants
Southern Shores Marketplace sold to Baltimore-based Klein Enterprises for $22.05 million
Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck
Sound Strategy: Think about “how we decide how we decide” to avoid extreme outcomes
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks housing issues will mean fewer employees, longer commutes, higher prices
New state budget strips certain powers from local governments
Nags Head initiative leads the way on maintaining conventional septic systems
VIDEO: 2023 municipal elections in Dare County
Town of Kitty Hawk launches new flood risk information portal
Lower Currituck, Camden have some of the fastest-growing home prices in North Carolina
Nags Head initiative leads the way on maintaining conventional septic systems
Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck
Commentary: Attention N.C. seafood consumers – Consider the source
Sound Strategy: Think about “how we decide how we decide” to avoid extreme outcomes
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Eastern Terminus Monument to be unveiled Friday at Jockey’s Ridge
State secures funding for climate action volunteer program
Night driving reopens for most Cape Hatteras National Seashore off-road vehicle ramps on Friday
Folk band The Wildwoods to perform Friday at Pioneer Theater in Manteo
Island Farm to host 12th Annual Pumpkin Patch every Saturday in October
Explore agriculture at College of The Albemarle’s Community Farm Day on Sept. 29
Currituck Extension Center’s Olivia Patchel honored with Distinguished Service Award
College of the Albemarle again designated a Military Spouse Friendly School
Elizabeth City awarded state grant to seek National Register designation for Old Oak Grove Cemetery
Folk band The Wildwoods to perform Friday at Pioneer Theater in Manteo
Repaving of U.S. 158 in Nags Head resumes this week
N.C. Marine Fisheries asks public to report Blue Land Crab sightings
Overwash expected Wednesday along Outer Banks due to onshore winds, high surf, King Tide
Precautionary public health advisory issued for Buxton beach due to petroleum contaminated soil exposed by erosion
Soundside flooding has receded along parts of Outer Banks as Ophelia moves away
Explore agriculture at College of The Albemarle’s Community Farm Day on Sept. 29
Dive into the thriving world of farming and community learning at College of The Albemarle’s first “Community Farm Day.” The event is scheduled for September 29th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at COA’s Harris Demonstration Farm, 320 Creek Road, Elizabeth City. We invite individuals of all ages to join us for live demonstrations, engaging…Read More from Explore agriculture at College of The Albemarle’s Community Farm Day on Sept. 29
Lower Currituck, Camden have some of the fastest-growing home prices in North Carolina
Stacker has compiled a list of cities with the fastest-growing home prices in North Carolina using data from Zillow. Three Greater Outer Banks communities, Point Harbor and Harbinger in Lower Currituck County and Camden, are among the top 50 in the state. Cities are ranked by the dollar change in the Zillow Home Values Index…Read More from Lower Currituck, Camden have some of the fastest-growing home prices in North Carolina
Tourism Impact Grant funds accessible beach ramp at Ocean Boulevard in Southern Shores
A new handicap-accessible beach ramp at the Ocean Boulevard Access was made possible through a Dare County Tourism Board Tourism Impact Grant to the Southern Shores Civic Association. The TIG is designed to help Governmental Units and Nonprofit organizations located in Dare County with programs or services needed due to the impact of tourism. Funding…Read More from Tourism Impact Grant funds accessible beach ramp at Ocean Boulevard in Southern Shores
Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck
When it comes to developing a strategy, there is a reason certainty never approaches 100 – there are some things, it turns out, that we just can’t anticipate no matter how hard we try. As an example, we’ve just gotten plum lucky over the past few years (since 2019’s Dorian, really) when it comes to…Read More from Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck
Nags Head initiative leads the way on maintaining conventional septic systems
The vast majority of houses and many businesses in northeastern North Carolina rely on conventional septic systems to collect wastewater, but with no mandatory requirement to maintain or repair after installation they can naturally fail due to a variety of issues. That can lead to not only serious headaches for property owners, it is also…Read More from Nags Head initiative leads the way on maintaining conventional septic systems
Sweater Box Confections of Nags Head wins award in N.C. Specialty Food Association 2023 Best In Taste
The N.C. Specialty Foods Association recently announced winners of its 2023 Best in Taste product competition during the final virtual Summer of Learning event. The Durham Toffee Company earned grand champion honors for its Espresso Crunch, beating out a total of 163 entries across 12 categories in this year’s competition. Sweater Box Confections of Nags…Read More from Sweater Box Confections of Nags Head wins award in N.C. Specialty Food Association 2023 Best In Taste
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s 9th Annual OBX Tourism Summit scheduled for Nov. 2
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau will host the 9th Annual OBX Tourism Summit on Thursday, November 2 where they will be exploring the theme of “Tourism for Good.” Get ready for an engaging and thought-provoking event as they delve into various aspects of responsible travel. The lineup of speakers will be sharing their expertise on…Read More from Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s 9th Annual OBX Tourism Summit scheduled for Nov. 2
Duck has 6th highest priced homes in N.C.; eight Outer Banks towns in top 30
A new survey finds that eight towns and villages along the Outer Banks are in the top 30 for the highest priced homes in North Carolina this summer. Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in North Carolina using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index…Read More from Duck has 6th highest priced homes in N.C.; eight Outer Banks towns in top 30
Museum of the Albemarle History for Lunch: Black Patriots in Revolutionary Halifax
The Museum of the Albemarle will host our monthly History for Lunch on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 12 p.m. as Frank McMahon, assistant site manager at Historic Halifax State Historic Site, will highlight the contributions of African American soldiers from Halifax, who fought to bring us our independence during the American Revolutionary War. The…Read More from Museum of the Albemarle History for Lunch: Black Patriots in Revolutionary Halifax
College of the Albemarle again designated a Military Spouse Friendly School
College of The Albemarle has announced its 2023-2024 Military Spouse Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Spouse Friendly® School designation were evaluated using public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. COA was designated as a 2023-2024 Military Spouse Friendly® School for its leading practices, outcomes, and effective programs for military spouses. “College…Read More from College of the Albemarle again designated a Military Spouse Friendly School
