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A Rare Outer Banks Foal Gets a Second Chance
The wild horses on North Carolina’s Outer Banks are known for their resilience, having lived on the wind-battered salt marshes for centuries. Their origin story is murky at best, though legend has it they descended from Spanish horses shipwrecked off the coast in the sixteenth century. These days, only a few hundred of these critically endangered equines, known as Banker horses, reside on the barrier islands. Private groups work closely with state park officials and other government agencies to oversee the herds. Though management is typically hands-off, this month the community sprang into action to save a newborn filly at the Rachel Carson Reserve, a complex of small islands near the historic town of Beaufort.
State says no to Clayton hospital expansion
SMITHFIELD — UNC Health Johnston has gone 1-for-2, so far, in bids to expand its Smithfield and Clayton hospitals. The state’s Certificate of Need Section, which decides if hospitals can add beds, said yes in July to Johnston’s plan to add 12 acute-care beds to its Smithfield hospital. But the CON Section said no to Johnston’s bid to add a […] The post State says no to Clayton hospital expansion first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Northeastern, Pasquotank, Perquimans, win season openers; Currituck, Camden lose their openers
Editor's note: The following football game capsules from Friday night were compiled from information supplied to the MaxPreps website. Northeastern 58, Bertie 14 The Northeastern Eagles won their season opener against Bertie County on Friday, blasting the Falcons 58-14 in a non-conference game played in Elizabeth City. After getting down 8-0 in the first quarter,...
Newport News Paw Paw Festival celebrates Virginia’s native fruit
This story was reported by WHRO News. The Historic Endview Plantation in Newport News has an abundance of paw paw trees, making it the ideal place to celebrate the unique fruit native to Virginia. Endview’s 25 acres are home to “a ton of paw paw trees,” said Laura Willoughby, historic...
Sailor sentenced to 5 years in prison for drunk driving death of shipmate
A Navy sailor was sentenced Friday to serve five years in prison for causing the death of his shipmate while driving drunk nearly two years ago. Joseph Nicholas Medina, 24, was drinking in downtown Norfolk with his friend, Zachary Michael Soussa, also 24, until the early morning hours of Dec. 10, 2022. With Soussa in the passenger seat, Medina was speeding east on Virginia Beach Boulevard near ...
Former Norfolk bank teller pleads guilty to stealing $119,000 from customer’s account
NORFOLK — A former Norfolk bank teller admitted Friday to stealing $119,000 from a customer’s account by forging withdrawal slips in the elderly woman’s name, according to prosecutors. Imani Monet Adams, 30, pleaded guilty to four counts of embezzlement and four counts of forgery, according to a news release from the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. In exchange, prosecutors agreed to ...
Pharr man accused of bilking North Carolina business out of $380,000
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Federal prosecutors have charged a man with bilking a business in North Carolina that sold handmade knives out of $300,000 in a scheme to sell shipping containers in Mexico. Instead, Jose Angel Guerra III took the money and never sold a single container, according...
Tshombe Selby and Surf and Sounds create a musical treat
Combining a powerful yet nuanced lyric tenor voice with the outstanding musicianship of the Surf and Sound piano quintet, Manteo native Tshombe Selby brought a world-class performance to the Outer Banks on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 21 at St. Andrews by the Sea in Nags Head. Sponsored by the...
Virginia Beach Police Shut Down I-264 and Independence Blvd Due to Ongoing Incident
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Authorities have closed Interstate 264 in both directions at exits 17A and 17B, affecting traffic around Independence Boulevard. The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) and Virginia…
Naval Air Station Oceana is searching for at least 50 new child care workers
Naval Air Station Oceana needs at least 50 new child care workers for its daycare and after school programs. The base is offering up to $2,250 in first-year incentives to lure workers. To get more people into the pipeline quickly, the Navy is also offering same day job interviews during hiring fairs at the Midway Manor Youth Center from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sept. 28. Applicants who make it through the hiring process, will be given a tentative job offer before they leave.
2024 WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico rides into town August 28-September 1
The World Surf League (WSL) North America Qualifying Series returns to action at the WRV Outer Banks Pro presented by Pacifico with Men’s and Women’s QS 1,000 events. The annual contest will be held Wednesday, August 28, through Sunday, September 1, at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head.
Annual community ice cream social set for September 24 in KDH; Call for entries to pie baking contest, baked goods sale – OBX Today
The Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners and the Town of Kill Devil Hills proudly present the annual Ice Cream Social event. Join us on at Aviation Park , 103 Veterans Drive on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for a FUN and FREE community event which will include hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, drinks, treats for dogs and ice cream, of course! There will be live music performed by the First Flight High School Fine Arts Group, large yard games, and more!
Mary Bridgers appointed new Assistant Principal of Manteo High School
Dare County Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Bridgers as the new Assistant Principal of Manteo High School, beginning in October 2024. Ms. Bridgers brings a wealth of experience to the role, having dedicated 16 years to the field of education. She has a strong foundation in both teaching and administration, serving as an elementary classroom teacher for eight years and an elementary and middle school administrator for eight years.
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