In music-rich cities throughout the country, special places called listening rooms can be found tucked away in bars and restaurants where fans can listen to artists perform up close and personal. Relaxed and unscripted, these intimate events are for the performer as much as the listener. Artists have an opportunity to connect with their fans, […] The post What is a Parlor Session? The Manteo House’s new events explained and why you should go appeared first on The Coastland Times.

Some hot issues are floating around Dare County Board of Commissioners. On April 2, 2024, commissioners heard a presentation about Buxton Beach Access from David Hallac, superintendent of the National Parks of Eastern North Carolina. A precautionary public health advisory was issued in September for two tenths of a mile of Buxton’s beach. On March […] The post Buxton beach, housing continue to be hot topics for Dare appeared first on The Coastland Times.

Average gasoline prices in North Carolina have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.35 per gallon Monday, April 22, 2024, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 6,092 stations in North Carolina. Prices in North Carolina are 4.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 12.3 cents per gallon lower […] The post Weekly gas price update for North Carolina appeared first on The Coastland Times.

The Kill Devil Hills Fire Department responded April 22, 2024, at 5:14 p.m. to a structure fire on the 2000 block of Smithfield Street. “Upon arrival, firefighters quickly worked to contain a fire that started on the back of the house to the utility room. The fire did not get into the main living area […] The post No injuries reported in Kill Devil Hills structure fire appeared first on The Coastland Times.

NC Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center led guests on a journey through time at its annual Report to the People celebration on April 1, 2024. Themed “Eras of Extension,” the event hit rewind on Extension history and highlighted the accomplishments of 2023. “We embarked on this journey through the ‘Eras of Extension’ to honor the […] The post Currituck celebrates the ‘Eras of Extension’ appeared first on The Coastland Times.

Southern Shores agreed to draft a resolution that would create an ordinance prohibiting the release of balloons in town. Debbie Swick, who is on a campaign to bring awareness to the environmental issues caused by celebratory balloon releases, has garnered almost 2,000 signatures in a petition on change.org to send to the NC Department of Natural […] The post Southern Shores council plans for resolution prohibiting balloon releases appeared first on The Coastland Times.

Currituck commissioners had a full agenda at their April 1 meeting, moving quickly through five public hearings on the topics of rezoning, HOAs and multi-family standards. Before the public hearings, Chairman Bob White made a statement to the public about the N.C. Court of Appeals lawsuit that the county recently lost against the Corolla Civic […] The post Currituck commissioners discuss rezoning appeared first on The Coastland Times.

The much-anticipated reopening of the westbound lanes of the Washington Baum Bridge has been set. “Outer Banks motorists can expect a much smoother ride between Nags Head and Manteo this summer as the westbound lanes of the Washington Baum (Pirate’s Cove) Bridge on U.S. 64 reopen to traffic on Friday,” stated a Monday afternoon news […] The post Reopening of Baum bridge westbound lanes announced appeared first on The Coastland Times.

The William B. Umstead Bridge on U.S. 64 over Croatan Sound will be closing in the second half of May for an estimated six months as a $33 million bridge preservation project enters a critical phase, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The Old Manns Harbor Bridge, as it is known locally, connects […] The post Umstead Bridge to close for six months beginning mid-May appeared first on The Coastland Times.

Dare County has announced that the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting room located at the Dare County Administration Building in Manteo has been formally named in honor of Robert V. “Bobby” Owens Jr., a longtime local public servant who died Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the age of 91. Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard announced the official renaming of the meeting […] The post Dare Board of Commissioners dedicates meeting room to Bobby Owens appeared first on The Coastland Times.

The Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fried chicken fundraising lunch and dinner on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the station, located at 25 Oyster Creek Road. Fried chicken, potato salad, green beans, roll, dessert and ice tea will be served. Plates are $13 each for adults […] The post Fried chicken fundraiser to benefit Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department appeared first on The Coastland Times.

The Dare County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of a Colington man following a Roanoke Island vehicle breaking and entering. According to a DCSO news release, on April 14, 2024 at around 11: 57 a.m., the Dare County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a citizen in the area of Chicora Court of Manteo […] The post Colington man arrested for Roanoke Island vehicle breaking, entering appeared first on The Coastland Times.

The Ocracoke School boys basketball team was the regular season champion and tournament champion in the Atlantic 6 Conference. Ocracoke coach Frank Moore was named Coach of the Year for the Atlantic 6 Conference. Rahnier Lyons was named Conference Player of the Year. Named to the First Team All Conference were Rahnier Lyons and Landon […] The post Ocracoke boys basketball team members, coach recognized appeared first on The Coastland Times.

Last week, the Outer Banks was privileged to host a Soldier Ride, a division of the Wounded Warrior Project that focuses on health and wellness for veterans. The program began in 2004 with the goal of providing “a long-term path to recovery for every warrior through movement,” says the organization’s website. Men and women from […] The post Wounded Warriors get warm welcome during annual Soldier Ride appeared first on The Coastland Times.

Outer Banks Sporting Events is gearing up for this weekend’s Flying Pirate Half Marathon, set for Sunday, April 21 starting at 7 a.m. in Kill Devil Hills. Additionally, on Saturday morning, April 20 starting at 7:30 a.m., there will be a Couch to 5K, a Fun Run and a mile walk with Outer Banks Health […] The post ‘Argh’ you ready for Flying Pirate Weekend? Fun for the whole family planned appeared first on The Coastland Times.

This year, the Corolla Extension and Community Association’s April 30 fundraising event will focus on an elevated experience, complete with a formal high tea served in an upscale, elegant setting. In addition to the indulgent high tea, the $30 ticket will include a summer-focused fashion show by Mustang Sally’s, a raffle and silent auction with […] The post Sip, sip, hooray! Ninth annual high fashion and high tea event is back appeared first on The Coastland Times.

The North Carolina Maritime Museum on Hatteras, commonly referred to as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, will reopen to the public at 10 a.m. on May 20, 2024. “The museum has recently undergone a major transformation, with a completely redesigned lobby and a new gallery space with state-of-the-art features and interactive elements that bring our […] The post Graveyard of the Atlantic museum sets reopening date appeared first on The Coastland Times.

Jamie Hedrick of the Hardee’s® at 6501 Caratoke Highway in Grandy has won the Founders Award, which is the top award given out by the largest Hardee’s franchisee in the country, Boddie-Noell Enterprises. The Founders Award is presented annually to the company’s top restaurant general managers. “The individuals and restaurants represent the best among the […] The post Local Hardee’s general manager wins top award appeared first on The Coastland Times.

The Dare County Sheriff’s Office has reported on the arrest of four Elizabeth City men following a traffic stop in Nags Head. According to a DCSO news release, on April 9, 2024 at around 5:28 p.m., the Dare County Sheriff’s Office and Nags Head Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a registration violation near […] The post Elizabeth City men face weapons charges following Nags Head traffic stop appeared first on The Coastland Times.

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, recognized by its unique horizontal black and white stripes, will open for climbing this year beginning Friday, April 19, 2024. Climbing tickets go on sale at 7 a.m. and may only be purchased on the same day of the intended climb. Tickets are only available for purchase at recreation.gov/ticket/252034/ticket/10087143. It is recommended […] The post Bodie Island Lighthouse opens for climbing April 19 appeared first on The Coastland Times.