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Three ENC counties part of group getting funds to practice youth alcohol, tobacco, drug use prevention
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the distribution of $6,250,000 to seven counties to provide youth substance use prevention within their communities. NCDHHS applied for and was awarded the funding through the U. S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, as part of its National Drug Control Strategy. North […]
Hampton Roads and NC agencies push efforts to fight fentanyl crisis, including $370k plan in Dare County
NORFOLK, Va. — Dare County officials laid out their plan to allocate $370,000 over the next year to support the fight against the opioid epidemic. Nearly $100,000 will purchase naloxone and fentanyl test strips for community distribution, along with additional funding for community initiatives and peer support specialists. In...
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.
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.
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.
The Secotan Alliance will host “In the Spirit of Wingina… and Beyond” at the Frisco Native American Museum on May 29
The Secotan Alliance is proud to host its first ever annual event: In the Spirit of Wingina… and Beyond. A starter event at Frisco Native American Museum in Frisco, NC will open the 2 ½ days long full event from 4pm-6pm May 29. The next 2 days of the event will take place May 30-31, 2024 at the College of the Albemarle, Dare Campus, located at 205 U.S. 64 in Manteo, NC.
Exposed pipe that may be source of petroleum on Buxton Beach is expected to be removed by May 24
An exposed pipe that is believed to be a source of petroleum on a closed section of Buxton Beach is expected to be removed by May 24, per an update from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Savannah District. On Friday, May 3, the Corps awarded a $525,000 contract...
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