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Manns Harbor Bridge closing for six-months, traffic diverted to Virginia Dare Bridge
The William B. Umstead (Old Manns Harbor) Bridge that takes US 64 over Croatan Sound will be closing on June 3 for an estimated six months as part of the bridge preservation project. Traffic between Manss Harbor and Roanoke Island will have to use the Virginia Dare Bridge. The closure...
Coast Guard assists with rescue of 70-year-old man near Roanoke Island
The Coast Guard assisted Nags Head Fire Rescue in the rescue of a 70-year-old man Monday evening. https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/obx/coast-guard-assists-nags-head-fire-rescue-with-rescue-of-70-year-old-man/
Manteo Downtown Market opening this weekend
MANTEO, N.C. (WAVY) — Saturday is the opening day for the 18th Season of the Manteo Downtown Market. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in George Washington Creef Park, vendors will be out with food, produce and businesses. Harbor Towns Cruises are expected to join later to share information regarding their project, followed by a ribbon-cutting.
Exciting upgrades in the works for the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo fire district
The Chicamacomico Banks Fire Department is thrilled to announce big changes coming in the northernmost fire district on Hatteras Island. A custom-built Rosenbauer fire engine is due for delivery in summer 2025, and a new fire & EMS station is in the early planning stages, with construction anticipated within the next five years.
7th Annual Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest is heading to Rodanthe on May 18
The 7th Annual Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and this year, the OBX Shred Fest is heading south to the Rodanthe Skate Park at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building. “We are excited to take this show on the road,”...
Exploring the Outer Banks: 'The Peanut Butter Falcon' Filming Locations
“The Peanut Butter Falcon” was not just a heartwarming tale; it was a journey of friendship and resilience that captured audiences worldwide. The film follows Zak, a young man with Down syndrome, who escapes from a nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a wrestler. Along the way, he befriends a small-time outlaw named Tyler, and the two embark on a life-changing adventure through the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
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.
Dare school board updated on plan for Manteo High field house
At the Dare County Board of Education budget workshop, Chairman David Twiddy turned to the capital improvement plan and asked about the Manteo High School field house. Superintendent Steve Basnight began to talk about the field house, for which $400,000 was allocated in fiscal year 2019. He initially met with Manteo High’s athletic director Alfie […] The post Dare school board updated on plan for Manteo High field house appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Local author and illustrator connect children with natural environment through wildlife series
Local author Adrienne Palma has been connecting children with the natural world which surrounds them through her educational and enriching wildlife book series. Her latest release, Bella the Black Bear, hit shelves May 1. Each book is told from the perspective of an animal which one could encounter on the eastern shores, reserves and marshes […] The post Local author and illustrator connect children with natural environment through wildlife series appeared first on The Coastland Times.
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