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Fatal pedestrian-motor vehicle collision reported in Kill Devil Hills
The Kill Devil Hills Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision on June 14, 2024 at around 1:08 a.m. on US 158 (South Croatan Highway) near Ocean Acres Drive. The collision resulted in the death of a pedestrian. “The preliminary investigation by the Kill Devil Hills Police Department determined a 2021 Jeep Wrangler operated […] The post Fatal pedestrian-motor vehicle collision reported in Kill Devil Hills appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Father and son to compete in Ironman rematch
Mike Mitchell, 36, of Virginia Beach, and his father Michael Mitchell, 59, of Moyock, are celebrating Father’s Day a little later this year. While most fathers and sons are out fishing or playing a round of golf, these military men will be competing against each other at an Ironman triathlon at Lake Placid in July. […] The post Father and son to compete in Ironman rematch appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Nags Head recognizes outstanding contributions with 2024 Lightkeeper, Nags Header awards
At their June 5 meeting, Nags Head commissioners proudly presented the prestigious 2024 Lightkeeper and Nags Header awards, which honor individuals who have made significant, positive impacts on the community over the years. Nags Head’s Lightkeeper award celebrates those who have shaped the image and direction of the town through their dedicated service, actions and […] The post Nags Head recognizes outstanding contributions with 2024 Lightkeeper, Nags Header awards appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Corps of Engineers plans more work at Buxton Naval Facility property
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to conduct geophysical work to identify any potential fuel distribution components remaining at the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Site property located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore, as soon as late June or early July, reports a media release dated June 13, 2024 from U.S. Army […] The post Corps of Engineers plans more work at Buxton Naval Facility property appeared first on The Coastland Times.
North Carolina gas prices up, diesel national average drops
Average gasoline prices in North Carolina have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.24 per gallon Monday, June 17, 2024, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 6,092 stations in North Carolina. Prices in North Carolina are 10.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 1.3 cents per gallon lower […] The post North Carolina gas prices up, diesel national average drops appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Eastern North Carolina woman scores big win with Lucky for Life ticket
The North Carolina Education Lottery has reported on a big win by an Edgecombe County woman on a Lucky for Life ticket. Bernica Yelverton, of Princeville, tried her luck on a $2 Lucky for Life ticket and won a $25,000 a year for life prize. Yelverton bought her lucky ticket using Online Play. She won her […] The post Eastern North Carolina woman scores big win with Lucky for Life ticket appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Town of Nags Head offers ‘Keep Off the Dunes’ signs for purchase
The Town of Nags Head has announced it now offers “Keep Off the Dunes” signs to property owners for $30 plus tax. They are available for purchase on the second floor of town hall, which is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. “As you probably already know, dunes are essential for […] The post Town of Nags Head offers ‘Keep Off the Dunes’ signs for purchase appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Catching the (first) wave: Hukilau Surf Camp awarded grant to continue teaching kids to surf
Hukilau Surf Camp received a grant from the Outer Banks Community Foundation to purchase a new trailer to hold boards and gear. With the grant, Hukilau volunteers can continue to do what they love: help kids catch their first wave. In 2000, a visiting missionary from France, while sharing the message one Sunday evening, challenged […] The post Catching the (first) wave: Hukilau Surf Camp awarded grant to continue teaching kids to surf appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Nags Head dedicates administration building in new public services complex
‘It’s going to make a tremendous difference on how we operate as a town’ Nags Head town staff and community members celebrated the completion of the first building in the Public Services Complex last Wednesday afternoon, June 5, 2024 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The administration building, located at 2203 South Lark Avenue at the […] The post Nags Head dedicates administration building in new public services complex appeared first on The Coastland Times.
USLSS in NC: A moment’s notice
By Jen Carlson In the morning of March 3, 1883, a small shad-boat named the Allie capsized due to strong winds about five miles north of the Oregon Inlet Life-Saving Station, throwing two men into the rough waters. Nearby, two surfmen had begun their own journey to Manteo for station provisions but had turned back […] The post USLSS in NC: A moment’s notice appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Splash of color on the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge
This summer, visitors to the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge should keep an eye out for flashes of blue. There are bluejays, bluebirds, blue grosbeaks and one of the most vivid blues, the indigo bunting (Passerina cyanea), seen here. “As with most birds, the colorful individual between an indigo bunting couple is the male,” notes USFWS. READ ABOUT MORE […] The post Splash of color on the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Shawn Caldwell named Outer Banks Health Team Member of the Month
Shawn Caldwell, patient access representative at Outer Banks Family Medicine – Avon, was named the Outer Banks Health Team Member of the Month for May 2024. She joined the practice in 1991, when it was the Hatteras Medical Center. She is a wealth of information to her team given her experience and knowledge, noted the […] The post Shawn Caldwell named Outer Banks Health Team Member of the Month appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Myra Ladd-Bone joins Joe Lamb Realty team as newest real estate broker
Joe Lamb Realty as announced the addition of Myra Ladd-Bone to its team of real estate professionals. “With an illustrious career spanning decades,” noted the announcement from Joe Lamb Realty, Ladd-Bone “brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role as a broker with Joe Lamb Realty.” Having commenced her journey in real […] The post Myra Ladd-Bone joins Joe Lamb Realty team as newest real estate broker appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Three-vehicle wreck reported in Manteo, Dare County man deceased
Shortly before 9 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2024, a Dare County man was driving a Ford Explorer south out of Manteo on U.S. 64. He crossed the center lane and collided with two vehicles coming north toward Manteo. Robert Hill Jr., 65, was reported deceased. While Hill’s driver license lists a Georgetown, SC address, […] The post Three-vehicle wreck reported in Manteo, Dare County man deceased appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Dare MedFlight gets new home
Dare County officials held a public ribbon cutting ceremony Monday afternoon, June 3, 2024 marking the completion of the new Dare MedFlight helicopter hangar at 1078 Driftwood Drive in Manteo. Checking in at just under $10 million, the new 14,320-square-foot hangar for the twin-engine Dare MedFlight Airbus H-145 helicopter is about twice the size of […] The post Dare MedFlight gets new home appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Weekly North Carolina gas price update
Average gasoline prices in North Carolina have fallen 5.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.22 per gallon Monday, June 10, 2024, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 6,092 stations in North Carolina. Prices in North Carolina are 16.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 10.2 cents per gallon lower […] The post Weekly North Carolina gas price update appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Reynolds family holds 54th annual reunion, picnic
The 54th Annual Reynolds Family Reunion was held May 19, 2024 at the Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church near Columbia with 21 members and guests in attendance. The event reunited the descendants of William Reynolds Jr. and his sister Matilda Jane Reynolds Spencer, both originally from Chelsea, England. William Reynolds Jr. lived in Tyrrell County and […] The post Reynolds family holds 54th annual reunion, picnic appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Dare commissioners approve opioid funding plan
A new Opioid Settlement Funding Plan for Dare County is in place for fiscal year 2025. Over 18 years, Dare County will receive $6.2 million from North Carolina’s portion of the overall 2021 Opioid Settlement Agreement. All 100 counties and 17 municipalities receive 85% of the funds allocated to North Carolina. Roxanna Ballinger with the […] The post Dare commissioners approve opioid funding plan appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Seven Dare EMS employees celebrated for graduating from paramedic program
Dare County EMS celebrated seven employees who recently graduated from College of The Albemarle’s (COA) advanced EMT to paramedic program, an accelerated internal paramedic academy created by Dare County EMS and COA for existing staff in the agency that wanted to advance their EMS credential level. The ceremony, which was held Thursday afternoon, May 23, 2024 at the Dare County […] The post Seven Dare EMS employees celebrated for graduating from paramedic program appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Eastern North Carolina man scores six-figure Cash 5 jackpot
The North Carolina Education Lottery has reported a six-figure win by a Craven County man in a recent Cash 5 drawing. Marvin Thomas, of New Bern, took a chance on a $1 Cash 5 ticket Sunday night, May 19, 2024 and won a $120,000 jackpot. Thomas bought his lucky ticket from Fairfield Fuel Market on […] The post Eastern North Carolina man scores six-figure Cash 5 jackpot appeared first on The Coastland Times.
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