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Blog: Warming up today. Temps drop tomorrow.
Yesterday we had a weak cool front move into the region. It did create some scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. However, a lot of the area missed out on the rain. That was no surprise. The highest amounts were in some spots over North Carolina where about a quick...
Happy Trails horse camp set
By Tom Harrell, Currituck Extension Currituck County 4-H is hosting a “Happy Trails” horse camp for kids ages 8-12 on May 10, 2024 from 2-5 p.m. Camp activities include grooming and basic care, riding and many other fun activities, designed to help your child increase their knowledge and skills about horses, animal care and equitation. […] The post Happy Trails horse camp set appeared first on The Coastland Times.
North Carolina man dies after motorcycle crashes in Virginia Beach, police say
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A person has died after a crash involving a motorcycle in Virginia Beach Monday night. Virginia Beach police said their officers responded to the crash in the 1500 block of Princess Anne Road around 10:45 p.m. First responders found 42-year-old Ryan May of Knotts Island,...
Softball Recap: Ashlyn Corey can't quite lead First Flight over Currituck County
If First Flight was riding high off their 8-0 takedown of Pasquotank County last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The First Flight Nighthawks fell just short of the Currituck County Knights by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday. First Flight has struggled against Currituck County recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Moyock church, association commit $60K to help ServeNC
As churches make preparations for the statewide initiative ServeNC in early August, a church and association in northeastern North Carolina have agreed to commit upwards of $60,000 to neighboring churches as a way to encourage churches in the region to “ServeNC.” According to James Harrington, pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church in Moyock, his church has agreed to give $1,000 to any neighboring church that needs financial assistance to complete service projects for ServeNC, with a total pledge of up to $60,000 to neighboring churches. ...
Nags Head rolls out new flag system to improve ocean safety
NAGS HEAD, N.C. (WWBT)— Nags Head is revamping its flag warning system in hopes of improving ocean safety notifications this summer. Here’s a breakdown of the new system starting Memorial Day:. “For decades, lifeguard agencies in the U.S. and around the world have employed flags to notify swimmers...
First Flight High School - Kellen Morris
BIOGRAPHY: My name is Kellen Morris and I am a senior at First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills, NC. I am originally from Alexandria, Va, but I have lived in the Outer Banks since 2016. I live with my parents, my two younger brothers, and my grandparents. I also have a sister who is playing lacrosse at the University of Lynchburg. Along with graduating from First Flight, I also plan on graduating from the College of the Albemarle with an Associates in Science and Arts. My hobbies include playing lacrosse, basketball, and tennis, crocheting, painting, reading, and attempting to surf. I’m still unsure of where I want to attend college, but I know that I will end up where I’m supposed to be.
Run With Mary 5K set for May 11 at Waterfront Park
Organizers of next weekend’s Run With Mary 5K run, walk and bike event in Elizabeth City are hoping to raise at least the same amount — $37,000 — if not more than was raised at last year’s inaugural event. The run, which will be held Saturday, May 11, honors Mary Morrison Gillam, a Camden County resident who died from pancreatic cancer in June 2022 at age 43. The money raised from the event goes toward cancer research at the Lineberger Comprehensive Center at the University...
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