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Event featuring John Jacobs of Life is Good set for Thursday in Nags Head
Kitty Hawk Kites has announced an event featuring John Jacobs, the co-founder and chief creative optimist of lifestyle brand Life is Good. The event will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. “Join us for an evening of inspiration, laughter, and renewed purpose as John shares his remarkable journey […] The post Event featuring John Jacobs of Life is Good set for Thursday in Nags Head appeared first on The Coastland Times.
New red wolf litter born on Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
The Red Wolf Recovery Program announced on May 3, 2024 that it confirmed on April 18 the birth of a wild litter of red wolf pups in the Milltail area of Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. “While this is the third year in a row for a litter in that area, it was far from […] The post New red wolf litter born on Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Guest Column: One of Manteo’s most brutal murders still cries out for answers
Editor’s note: John Railey is the author of the new book Murder in Manteo: Seeking Justice for Stacey Stanton. On Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at the College of The Albemarle in Manteo, he will be on a panel on the case with Delia D’Ambra, who grew up in Manteo and created a popular […] The post Guest Column: One of Manteo’s most brutal murders still cries out for answers appeared first on The Coastland Times.
New Moyock location of Fusion Offices celebrated with ribbon cutting
Fusion Offices has announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of its latest location in Moyock. The event marked a significant milestone for owner Sandi Ayres, who spearheaded the expansion. The ribbon cutting ceremony, attended by guests and community members, “symbolized Fusion Offices’ commitment to providing innovative workspace solutions tailored to today’s professionals’ needs,” stated […] The post New Moyock location of Fusion Offices celebrated with ribbon cutting appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Public meeting set to discuss Buxton beach situation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, in coordination with the Dare County Board of Commissioners, stated in a news release issued late Friday morning that it “would like to invite the Buxton community” to a public meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Fessenden Center, located at 46830 N.C. Highway […] The post Public meeting set to discuss Buxton beach situation appeared first on The Coastland Times.
USLSS in NC: Practice makes perfect
By Jen Carlson On February 5, 1882, the schooner Mary L. Vankirk found herself in storm and ended up losing her sails and sprung a leak. Quickly, she became water-logged and unmanageable. The initial plan by the five-man crew was to seek refuge in Hatteras Inlet but with fears rising that she would capsize at […] The post USLSS in NC: Practice makes perfect appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Currituck Extension sets grilling class
By Olivia Patchel, Currituck Extension Join us for a fun grilling class where you’ll learn how to master the grill like a pro! On Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10 a.m., NC Cooperative Extension will be hosting a fun and informative session on all things grilling. Learn new techniques, recipes and tips from our expert […] The post Currituck Extension sets grilling class appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Baseball players receive championship rings 50 years later
Some 50 years later, 11 baseball players and two managers led by two coaches walked onto the Coy Tillett Baseball Field at Manteo High School to the song “We Are the Champions.” Some were accompanied by family members. They stood along the third base line facing the current Manteo High School baseball players in their […] The post Baseball players receive championship rings 50 years later appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Kill Devil Hills discusses restricting overnight beach access parking
Kill Devil Hills commissioners were divided about whether to close the beach access parking lots in town from midnight to 3 a.m. to discourage overnight parking. The current ordinance has no restrictions on overnight parking. As a result, some people in neighboring vacation rental properties use the accesses as overflow parking. While this isn’t technically […] The post Kill Devil Hills discusses restricting overnight beach access parking appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Janis Farmer recognized for 25 years of service to Nags Head
Facilities maintenance crew lead Janis Farmer, third from left, was honored by Nags Head’s commissioners at their May 1 meeting for reaching an impressive milestone – 25 years of commitment and service to the town. “Well-known among locals and returning visitors alike for her infectious smile, Janis is dedicated to maintaining the community’s spaces, ensuring […] The post Janis Farmer recognized for 25 years of service to Nags Head appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Weekly gas price update for North Carolina
Average gasoline prices in North Carolina have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.34 per gallon Monday, May 6, 2024 according to GasBuddy’s survey of 6,092 stations in North Carolina. Prices in North Carolina are 6.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 4.5 cents per gallon higher […] The post Weekly gas price update for North Carolina appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Southern Shores dedicates flat top at 13 Skyline Road
The Town of Southern Shores held a dedication ceremony Saturday, April 27, 2024 for the remodeled flat top cottage at 213 Skyline Road. The town purchased the 1500 square foot house from the Outer Banks Community Foundation almost a year ago, and since then has been busy converting the house from an office to a […] The post Southern Shores dedicates flat top at 13 Skyline Road appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Dare Housing Task Force moves forward
On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, the Dare County Housing Task Force moved forward, electing a chair and vice chair and setting up committees. Elected chair by a resounding voice vote was Donna Creef, retired Dare County planning director and now government affairs director for the Outer Banks Association of Realtors. She was nominated by Mitchell […] The post Dare Housing Task Force moves forward appeared first on The Coastland Times.
USLSS in NC: A resilient mindset
By Jen Carlson On October 5, 1881, a second schooner was driven to the shore by the weather near the Little Kinnakeet station. The lifesaving crew had seen her heading to land while they assisted the crew of the Charles so they were already in the vicinity and was able to get to her as […] The post USLSS in NC: A resilient mindset appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Climate volunteers to promote bi-partisan solutions to state legislators
More than two dozen Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) volunteers from across North Carolina are heading to Raleigh on May 7 to “meet with legislators from both parties to discuss common sense solutions for climate change,” stated a news release from the organization. Meetings are scheduled with both Republicans and Democrats in the state Senate and […] The post Climate volunteers to promote bi-partisan solutions to state legislators appeared first on The Coastland Times.
NCSU researchers predict active hurricane season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will see 15 to 20 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin, according to researchers at North Carolina State University. The Atlantic basin includes the entire Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The number of named storms predicted is significantly higher than the long-term average, and moderately higher […] The post NCSU researchers predict active hurricane season appeared first on The Coastland Times.
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