Five teams from Dare County will advance to the Odyssey of the Mind state tournament in Raleigh on March 25. Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that encourages innovation and critical thinking. During Odyssey of the Mind competitions, students work together in groups with a coach to find creative solutions to long-term…Read More from Dare County Odyssey of the Mind teams advance to state competition
The annual Visit NC Tourism Conference was held in Asheville earlier this month, and as always there was a strong Greater Outer Banks presence. And the vibe around the Omni Grove Park Inn is that North Carolina’s visitor economy is set-up for another strong year, despite concerns about the overall economic climate in the months…Read More from Strong OBX presence at Visit N.C. Tourism Conference; expert says N.C. visitor economy can withstand recession
The Nags Head Planning Board has given its approval of a new zoning map for the town’s Historic Cottage Row district, as part of changes spurred over concerns by residential property owners on the oceanfront and between the highways in the Jockey’s Ridge area. The amended maps will now head back to the Nags Head…Read More from New zoning maps for Nags Head’s Historic Cottage Row district cleared by planning board
The culinary scene is important to many American travelers, reports Destination Analysts, as more than a third of American travelers say that they researched the food experiences in the place they visited in the past 12 months. Nearly a third say they waited in line to try a well-known food item or experience. In addition, nearly…Read More from Food experiences play major role in Americans’ vacation planning
The First Flight Society has announced its Board of Directors and Executive Committee for 2023. The Executive Committee is composed of President Mike Fonseca, Vice President Paul Wright Jameson, Finance Committee Chair H. Taylor Sugg, Marketing/Membership Committee Chair William “Bill” Douglas, Education Committee Chair Judith Fearing, Events Committee Chair Tony Bruno. The rest of the…Read More from Flight Flight Society announces 2023 Board of Directors and Executive Committee
The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is seeking applicants for a commissioned contractor to operate a license plate agency (LPA) in Washington County. In North Carolina, NCDMV oversees LPAs, but the agencies are managed by private businesses or local governments. The previous agency, at 101 Forest Road., Suite C, in Plymouth, permanently closed on March…Read More from NCDMV seeks contractor to run license plate agency in Washington County
College of The Albemarle hosted the North Carolina Science Olympiad Elizabeth City Regional Competition on March 4, 2023. The North Carolina Science Olympiad is a program through North Carolina State University. The program encourages student interest in science and technology through competitive team-based events. The NCSO offers a variety of events related to biology, chemistry,…Read More from Knapp Early College, Epiphany School, Camden Middle winners at N.C. Science Olympiad Regionals
College of The Albemarle will host its 5th Annual “Literary Festival” on Wednesday, April 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The festival is a celebration of writing both at COA and within the community. The schedule of events includes a Scrabble tournament, writing workshops, a panel discussion from local authors, the release of Estuaries,…Read More from College of The Albemarle to host Literary Festival in April
The Outer Banks Community Foundation has announced its 40th Anniversary Community Impact Grant, a special grant award in commemoration of the organization’s 40 years of service to Outer Banks communities. The grant opportunity is open to all 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the Community Foundation’s service area, including Dare County, Ocracoke Island, and Currituck beaches. The $40,000…Read More from Outer Banks Community Foundation announces details of $40K Community Impact Grant
Less than a year after having to close temporarily due to a staffing shortage, a primary health care facility on Roanoke Island is finalizing plans to expand the practice and its offerings. The Outer Banks Health Board of Directors last month approved $5 million to support a 2,600 square foot expansion of Manteo Family Medicine…Read More from Less than year after temporary closure, Outer Banks Health’s Manteo Family Medicine preps for expansion