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Contracts awarded for Cape Hatteras Light Station renovation, including restoration of original Fresnel lens, and multiuse path construction
September 26th, 2023
Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks
September 26th, 2023
North Carolina sets another employment record in August; jobless rate holds at 3.3 percent
September 25th, 2023
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Builders and Shapers
Builders and Shapers: Outer Banks Visitors Bureau “voluntourism” initiative
August 15th, 2023
Builders and Shapers: Hatteras Island Community Emergency Response Team
August 1st, 2023
Builders and Shapers: Roanoke Island Historical Association, producers of The Lost Colony
July 25th, 2023
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Visitor Economy
Kill Devil Hills ranked number one beach town in North Carolina; nine on Outer Banks in top 25
September 24th, 2023
Kill Devil Hills ranked 10th best beach town in U.S.; Buxton, Kitty Hawk, Salvo, Avon, Ocracoke, Nags Head in top 75
September 23rd, 2023
Tourism Impact Grant funds accessible beach ramp at Ocean Boulevard in Southern Shores
September 22nd, 2023
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Business
Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks
September 26th, 2023
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce announces 2023-2024 Leadership OBX class participants
September 25th, 2023
Southern Shores Marketplace sold to Baltimore-based Klein Enterprises for $22.05 million
September 19th, 2023
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Sound Strategy
Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck
September 21st, 2023
Sound Strategy: Think about “how we decide how we decide” to avoid extreme outcomes
September 7th, 2023
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks housing issues will mean fewer employees, longer commutes, higher prices
September 4th, 2023
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Government
New state budget strips certain powers from local governments
September 26th, 2023
Nags Head initiative leads the way on maintaining conventional septic systems
September 21st, 2023
VIDEO: 2023 municipal elections in Dare County
September 19th, 2023
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Real Estate
Town of Kitty Hawk launches new flood risk information portal
September 22nd, 2023
Lower Currituck, Camden have some of the fastest-growing home prices in North Carolina
September 22nd, 2023
Nags Head initiative leads the way on maintaining conventional septic systems
September 21st, 2023
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Commentary
Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck
September 21st, 2023
Commentary: Attention N.C. seafood consumers – Consider the source
September 16th, 2023
Sound Strategy: Think about “how we decide how we decide” to avoid extreme outcomes
September 7th, 2023
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OBX Life
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Eastern Terminus Monument to be unveiled Friday at Jockey’s Ridge
September 26th, 2023
State secures funding for climate action volunteer program
September 25th, 2023
Night driving reopens for most Cape Hatteras National Seashore off-road vehicle ramps on Friday
September 14th, 2023
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Out & About
Folk band The Wildwoods to perform Friday at Pioneer Theater in Manteo
September 26th, 2023
Island Farm to host 12th Annual Pumpkin Patch every Saturday in October
September 25th, 2023
Explore agriculture at College of The Albemarle’s Community Farm Day on Sept. 29
September 22nd, 2023
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Community
Currituck Extension Center’s Olivia Patchel honored with Distinguished Service Award
September 23rd, 2023
College of the Albemarle again designated a Military Spouse Friendly School
September 20th, 2023
Elizabeth City awarded state grant to seek National Register designation for Old Oak Grove Cemetery
September 18th, 2023
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News
Folk band The Wildwoods to perform Friday at Pioneer Theater in Manteo
September 26th, 2023
Repaving of U.S. 158 in Nags Head resumes this week
September 25th, 2023
N.C. Marine Fisheries asks public to report Blue Land Crab sightings
September 24th, 2023
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Weather
Overwash expected Wednesday along Outer Banks due to onshore winds, high surf, King Tide
September 26th, 2023
Precautionary public health advisory issued for Buxton beach due to petroleum contaminated soil exposed by erosion
September 26th, 2023
Soundside flooding has receded along parts of Outer Banks as Ophelia moves away
September 23rd, 2023
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Top Stories
Contracts awarded for Cape Hatteras Light Station renovation, including restoration of original Fresnel lens, and multiuse path construction
September 26th, 2023
Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks
September 26th, 2023
North Carolina sets another employment record in August; jobless rate holds at 3.3 percent
September 25th, 2023
View all Top Stories
Builders and Shapers
Builders and Shapers: Outer Banks Visitors Bureau “voluntourism” initiative
August 15th, 2023
Builders and Shapers: Hatteras Island Community Emergency Response Team
August 1st, 2023
Builders and Shapers: Roanoke Island Historical Association, producers of The Lost Colony
July 25th, 2023
View all Builders and Shapers
Visitor Economy
Kill Devil Hills ranked number one beach town in North Carolina; nine on Outer Banks in top 25
September 24th, 2023
Kill Devil Hills ranked 10th best beach town in U.S.; Buxton, Kitty Hawk, Salvo, Avon, Ocracoke, Nags Head in top 75
September 23rd, 2023
Tourism Impact Grant funds accessible beach ramp at Ocean Boulevard in Southern Shores
September 22nd, 2023
View all Visitor Economy
Business
Fall business comings and goings across the Greater Outer Banks
September 26th, 2023
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce announces 2023-2024 Leadership OBX class participants
September 25th, 2023
Southern Shores Marketplace sold to Baltimore-based Klein Enterprises for $22.05 million
September 19th, 2023
View all Business
Sound Strategy
Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck
September 21st, 2023
Sound Strategy: Think about “how we decide how we decide” to avoid extreme outcomes
September 7th, 2023
Sound Strategy: Greater Outer Banks housing issues will mean fewer employees, longer commutes, higher prices
September 4th, 2023
View all Sound Strategy
Government
New state budget strips certain powers from local governments
September 26th, 2023
Nags Head initiative leads the way on maintaining conventional septic systems
September 21st, 2023
VIDEO: 2023 municipal elections in Dare County
September 19th, 2023
View all Government
Real Estate
Town of Kitty Hawk launches new flood risk information portal
September 22nd, 2023
Lower Currituck, Camden have some of the fastest-growing home prices in North Carolina
September 22nd, 2023
Nags Head initiative leads the way on maintaining conventional septic systems
September 21st, 2023
View all Real Estate
Commentary
Sound Strategy: Ash Wednesday Storm doc good reminder not to sleep on our recent hurricane season luck
September 21st, 2023
Commentary: Attention N.C. seafood consumers – Consider the source
September 16th, 2023
Sound Strategy: Think about “how we decide how we decide” to avoid extreme outcomes
September 7th, 2023
View all Commentary
OBX Life
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Eastern Terminus Monument to be unveiled Friday at Jockey’s Ridge
September 26th, 2023
State secures funding for climate action volunteer program
September 25th, 2023
Night driving reopens for most Cape Hatteras National Seashore off-road vehicle ramps on Friday
September 14th, 2023
View all OBX Life
Out & About
Folk band The Wildwoods to perform Friday at Pioneer Theater in Manteo
September 26th, 2023
Island Farm to host 12th Annual Pumpkin Patch every Saturday in October
September 25th, 2023
Explore agriculture at College of The Albemarle’s Community Farm Day on Sept. 29
September 22nd, 2023
View all Out & About
Community
Currituck Extension Center’s Olivia Patchel honored with Distinguished Service Award
September 23rd, 2023
College of the Albemarle again designated a Military Spouse Friendly School
September 20th, 2023
Elizabeth City awarded state grant to seek National Register designation for Old Oak Grove Cemetery
September 18th, 2023
View all Community
News
Folk band The Wildwoods to perform Friday at Pioneer Theater in Manteo
September 26th, 2023
Repaving of U.S. 158 in Nags Head resumes this week
September 25th, 2023
N.C. Marine Fisheries asks public to report Blue Land Crab sightings
September 24th, 2023
View all News
Weather
Overwash expected Wednesday along Outer Banks due to onshore winds, high surf, King Tide
September 26th, 2023
Precautionary public health advisory issued for Buxton beach due to petroleum contaminated soil exposed by erosion
September 26th, 2023
Soundside flooding has receded along parts of Outer Banks as Ophelia moves away
September 23rd, 2023
View all Weather

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VIDEO: Updated online work-based learning tool now available to help N.C. students

June 9th, 2022  · Community
VIDEO: Updated online work-based learning tool now available to help N.C. students

Governor Roy Cooper has announced that North Carolina educators now have access to an improved online tool to help them connect students with opportunities to explore potential careers. The work-based learning tool, called “The Navigator,” brings together members of the business, education, and workforce development communities in a space where they can post, search for…Read More from VIDEO: Updated online work-based learning tool now available to help N.C. students

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North Carolina Ferry Division to hold job fair June 9 in Manteo

June 2nd, 2022  · GOV  · Work
North Carolina Ferry Division to hold job fair June 9 in Manteo

Job seekers on the Outer Banks will have a chance to hop on board a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division hosts a job fair June 9 at the College of the Albemarle’s Dare County Campus located at 205 Highway 64 South in Manteo. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to…Read More from North Carolina Ferry Division to hold job fair June 9 in Manteo

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Pair of bills in General Assembly would change happy hour laws, drop bar membership fees in N.C.

June 2nd, 2022  · Food & Drink  · GOV
Pair of bills in General Assembly would change happy hour laws, drop bar membership fees in N.C.

Legislators have filed two bills in the N.C. General Assembly’s short session to loosen restrictions when it comes to purchasing liquor and patronizing bars and restaurants across the state. If passed it would dictate changes to how the ABC Commission operates in the state. North Carolina established its Alcohol Beverage Control Commission in 1937 to…Read More from Pair of bills in General Assembly would change happy hour laws, drop bar membership fees in N.C.

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Above-average activity forecast as 2022 hurricane season begins

June 1st, 2022  · Weather
Above-average activity forecast as 2022 hurricane season begins

While the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season begins today with above-average activity predicted, tropical cyclone activity did not get a head start this year. A streak that started in 2014 of at least one tropical storm or hurricane forming in the Atlantic basin ahead of the official start of the season on June 1 came to…Read More from Above-average activity forecast as 2022 hurricane season begins

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Applicants sought for pair of upcoming vacancies on Elizabeth City-Pasquotank tourism board

June 1st, 2022  · GOV
Applicants sought for pair of upcoming vacancies on Elizabeth City-Pasquotank tourism board

Applications are now being accepted for a pair of seats on the Visit Elizabeth City/Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Tourism Development Board of Directors that will be come available on July 1. Under state law, those interested in serving must live or work in Pasquotank County either must be affiliated with a business that is collecting occupancy tax…Read More from Applicants sought for pair of upcoming vacancies on Elizabeth City-Pasquotank tourism board

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Community June 9th, 2022

VIDEO: Updated online work-based learning tool now available to help N.C. students

Governor Roy Cooper has announced that North Carolina educators now have access to an improved online tool to help them connect students with opportunities to explore potential careers. The work-based learning tool, called “The Navigator,” brings together members of the business, education, and workforce development communities in a space where they can post, search for…Read More from VIDEO: Updated online work-based learning tool now available to help N.C. students

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Food & Drink GOV June 2nd, 2022

Pair of bills in General Assembly would change happy hour laws, drop bar membership fees in N.C.

Legislators have filed two bills in the N.C. General Assembly’s short session to loosen restrictions when it comes to purchasing liquor and patronizing bars and restaurants across the state. If passed it would dictate changes to how the ABC Commission operates in the state. North Carolina established its Alcohol Beverage Control Commission in 1937 to…Read More from Pair of bills in General Assembly would change happy hour laws, drop bar membership fees in N.C.

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Weather June 1st, 2022

Above-average activity forecast as 2022 hurricane season begins

While the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season begins today with above-average activity predicted, tropical cyclone activity did not get a head start this year. A streak that started in 2014 of at least one tropical storm or hurricane forming in the Atlantic basin ahead of the official start of the season on June 1 came to…Read More from Above-average activity forecast as 2022 hurricane season begins

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GOV June 1st, 2022

Applicants sought for pair of upcoming vacancies on Elizabeth City-Pasquotank tourism board

Applications are now being accepted for a pair of seats on the Visit Elizabeth City/Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Tourism Development Board of Directors that will be come available on July 1. Under state law, those interested in serving must live or work in Pasquotank County either must be affiliated with a business that is collecting occupancy tax…Read More from Applicants sought for pair of upcoming vacancies on Elizabeth City-Pasquotank tourism board

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