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Albemarle Neighbor: Mirrotto helps Habitat families realize homeowning dream
If he’s not volunteering to install drywall for a new Habitat for Humanity house, you’ll likely find Josh Mirrotto chairing one of the group’s meetings. Mirrotto has been a member of Elizabeth City Habitat for Humanity more than two years and last December, he was elected to serve as president of the nonprofit’s board. Mirrotto said the group — a local chapter of the national affordable home-building organization founded in...
Minimum lot size regulations raise red flags for local engineers
Dale Ludwig, a Kitty Hawk property owner, was the first to approach the town’s planning board on Thursday, February 15 during public comment. His concerns applied to unfinished business regarding proposed accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulation, which had just been removed from the evening’s agenda. The applicant of this proposed amendment, Amy Wells, a neighbor […] The post Minimum lot size regulations raise red flags for local engineers appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Mike Ross named Southern Shores Realty’s Agent of the Year
For the 14th time, Mike Ross, associate broker for Southern Shores Realty, has earned the Agent of the Year award. “Mike has been an integral part of real estate on the Outer Banks since 1987 and feels that ‘focus, commitment and dedication are the keys to achievement,’” stated the announcement of the award. Ross is […] The post Mike Ross named Southern Shores Realty’s Agent of the Year appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Manteo commissioners oppose ‘unwarranted rate proposals’ for homeowners, urge public comments
In an item added to the Jan. 17, 2024 agenda, Manteo commissioners unanimously passed a resolution opposing a homeowner insurance rate hike. The rate increases were filed by the North Carolina Rate Bureau, a non-governmental entity representing insurance companies writing insurance policies in North Carolina. The requested increase for the beach areas of Dare, Currituck […] The post Manteo commissioners oppose ‘unwarranted rate proposals’ for homeowners, urge public comments appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Call to action to oppose significant increase in insurance rates
Donna Creef is continuing to sound the alarm about the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s significant increase proposal. Creef, government affairs director for the Outer Banks Association of Realtors, said NCRB has submitted a request to North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey for a 45.1% increase for territory 110, which includes the beaches of Dare and […] The post Call to action to oppose significant increase in insurance rates appeared first on The Coastland Times.
West Village subdivision proposal for 27 new lots reenters Kitty Hawk board discussions
Kitty Hawk’s monthly November planning board meeting centered around a preliminary plat proposal for the West Village subdivision. If approved, the proposed plat includes re-subdividing five existing parcels (totaling 26.91 acres) into 27 lots, with construction of a new road connecting to Kitty Hawk Road, a water line and an underground electrical line. “Twenty-seven lots, […] The post West Village subdivision proposal for 27 new lots reenters Kitty Hawk board discussions appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Bass column: Affordable housing path should be community choice
For decades, the quest for affordable housing has loomed over the Greater Outer Banks region. While the pandemic has thrust this issue into the national spotlight, it’s been a local concern for much longer. However, we’ve yet to find a lasting solution. Why? When proposed projects emerge, municipal and county governments often reject them, citing concerns about how they fit within the area’s character. It’s not fair to blame our...
New look for an old-timer: Sawyer renovating Cluff-Pool building in EC's downtown
One of the oldest buildings in Elizabeth City’s downtown has a new owner and is getting a major facelift. Water Street Real Estate Group owner Heather Sawyer purchased the two-story Cluff-Pool Store Building at the corner of Main and Road streets in August. The Cluff-Pool Store building at 101 E. Main Street is currently undergoing major renovations and Sawyer said the first floor will feature two retail or business spaces...
ECDI sells waterfront Rochelle building
An almost 100-year old waterfront property that Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. received as a gift over two years ago has been sold. Realtor Sam Davis said Wednesday that the building that formerly housed Rochelle Cleaners along the downtown waterfront was recently sold to Dr. Julie Manly for $199,900. The almost 3,000-square-foot building sits on a tenth of an acre lot at 100 South Water Street. ECDI received the property as...
JDL may convert former EC Cotton Mill into apartments
The developer of two new apartment complexes in Elizabeth City’s downtown has set its sights on converting another historic property into apartments: the former Elizabeth City Cotton Mill. J.D. Lewis Construction Management Vice-President James Flanigan said last week that the Richmond-based company has purchased the former cotton mill property at 451 North Hughes Boulevard. J.D. Lewis developed the Weatherly Lofts and Betsy Town Flats apartment complexes in downtown. Flanigan, who...
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