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Donna “DJ” Jones, Licensed Practical Nurse, Named Outer Banks Health Team Member of the Month for July 2024
Donna “DJ” Jones, licensed practical nurse at Outer Banks Health Family Medicine – Kitty Hawk, joined the team in August 2013 and has been an invaluable team member ever since. She consistently displays honesty, transparency, and trustworthiness with patients and colleagues. She recognizes that healthcare is a collaborative effort and enjoys being able to work seamlessly with everyone on her team.
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce celebrates eyecarecenter/OBX Optix
A news release from the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce stated that eyecarecenter/OBX Optix has announced the addition of Dr. Natalie Terryberry to the team in Southern Shores. Terryberry joins the practice under the leadership of Dr. Dan Jones, bringing “a wealth of expertise and a commitment to exceptional eye care services on the Outer […] The post Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce celebrates eyecarecenter/OBX Optix appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Water quality swimming advisories lifted for two ocean-side sites in Dare County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted water quality swimming advisories at two ocean-side sites in Dare County. The advisories were lifted because water testing shows that bacteria levels have dropped below the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s standards set for swimming and water play. The advisories were...
With a Dare and Hyde County collaboration, Miss Katie conducts maintenance dredging in Hatteras Inlet channel
The Dare County-managed Miss Katie hopper dredge conducted maintenance dredging in Sloop Channel this past week, following a collaborative effort by Hyde County, Dare County, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), and the Amry Corps of Engineers (Corps) to coordinate emergency dredging over the past few months. An emergency...
South Nags Head hotel site plan amended, traffic concerns persist
NAGS HEAD, NC. — West Lakeside Street has been home to dozens of generations of Outer Banks locals for decades. In the fall of 2022, the Nags Head Board of Commissioners approved a request to bring a hotel to the area and a year later in 2023 approved the site plan for what is expected to be known as the "Inn at Whalebone."
It’s almost back-to-school season; Celebrate with your local radio stations and the Outlets of Nags Head!
Back-to-school season is right around the corner, and you’re invited to ring in the new academic year early with giveaways galore at the Outlets of Nags Head! This Friday, July 26, 2024, join local personality Jody O’Donnell from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as he will be onsite distributing a variety of gift certificates to lucky Beach 104 and Z 92.3 listeners.
US Navy Confirms Trash that Washed Ashore on Outer Banks Was from One of Its Ships
HATTERAS ISLAND — The U.S. Navy investigated and found that an estimated 1,250 pounds of trash that washed up on Outer Banks beaches in spring 2023 came from one of its ships. “The Navy conducted an investigation into the events from last spring,” according to Ted Brown, co-director of...
NC Attorney General Stein announces $86 million settlement in principle with Indivior
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein announced an $86 million multi-state settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. North Carolina state and local governments are anticipated to receive approximately $2.5 million from the settlement in principle. “North Carolinians are dying every day from opioid […]
ENC National Night Out roundup
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — National Night Out is a time for strengthening police-community partnerships and highlighting local resources. These events create an atmosphere for sharing information and building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Here are some National Night Out events taking place throughout our area. Carteret County:
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