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They’re back! Purple martins return to the area
On the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, right along Milltail Road near the refuge maintenance shop, there are spaces for up to 42 pairs of purple martins (Progne subis) to set up their nests. These birds are just back from their long migratory journey from Central and South America. Purple martins are gregarious, social and acrobatic as […] The post They’re back! Purple martins return to the area appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Dare Board of Commissioners takes financial action
Dare County’s Board of Commissioners took final action on April 2, 2024 to finance the Manteo Youth Center, the Manns Harbor EMS Station and the Kitty Hawk EMS/Fire Station. The commissioners adopted an approving resolution to issue Series 2024A limited obligation bonds in the form of an amendment to last year’s installment purchase contract with […] The post Dare Board of Commissioners takes financial action appeared first on The Coastland Times.
North Carolina woman wins $2 million on Mega Millions drawing: ‘I’m still in shock’
The North Carolina Education Lottery has reported on a multi-million dollar win by an Alamance County woman. Brenda Stokes of Burlington uses family birthdays to choose her Mega Millions numbers and that strategy paid off with a $2 million win in the April 12 drawing. “I don’t even know how to feel,” she laughed. “I’m […] The post North Carolina woman wins $2 million on Mega Millions drawing: ‘I’m still in shock’ appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Dare employees recognized for years of service
Four Dare County employees were recognized with a service pin presentation at the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting held Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Shelia Hassell, in-home service aid/CNAI for the Dare County Department of Health & Human Services Social Services Division, was presented with a 20-year pin. William “Bill” Laricos, advanced emergency medical technician for the Dare County EMS Department, was presented with a 10-year pin. Matt […] The post Dare employees recognized for years of service appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Weekly gas price update for North Carolina
Average gasoline prices in North Carolina have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.36 per gallon Monday, April 29, 2024, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 6,092 stations in North Carolina. Prices in North Carolina are 10.8 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 2.9 cents per gallon lower […] The post Weekly gas price update for North Carolina appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Ceremony held for Marshall and Gussie Collins Walkway
Community members gathered Friday afternoon, April 5 at the Marshall and Gussie Collins Walkway trailhead in Manteo to learn about the couple to whom the scenic walkway is dedicated, and to celebrate new interpretive signs along trail. The Dare County Trails Committee, which is made up of a few dedicated volunteers, worked together with the […] The post Ceremony held for Marshall and Gussie Collins Walkway appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Dare needs housing plan; legislation to be introduced to eliminate controversial section in budget bill
The Dare County Housing Task Force met April 22, 2024 in a crowded conference room in the county’s Administration Building. Task Force members numbered 17 in a quickly called meeting to talk with North Carolina Senators Bobby Hanig and Norman Sanderson by Google Meet. Public members numbered at least 27, causing more chairs to be […] The post Dare needs housing plan; legislation to be introduced to eliminate controversial section in budget bill appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Dare commissioners look at early budget
Dare County’s commissioners took a look at an early budget proposal for fiscal year 2025. County manager Robert L. Outten and finance director David Clawson showed a balanced General Fund budget of $136.2 million on the second year of a two-year budget cycle. Outten praised department heads for keeping requests at a minimum. Dare County […] The post Dare commissioners look at early budget appeared first on The Coastland Times.
35-lot subdivision approved for Moyock
Currituck commissioners met April 15 at the Historic Courthouse, spending most of the meeting on a public hearing for a preliminary plat/special use permit for a 35-lot subdivision in Moyock, which they ultimately approved. The request came from New Bridge Creek, LLC for a new subdivision request located off Caratoke Highway between Beechwood Shores Drive […] The post 35-lot subdivision approved for Moyock appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Currituck youth excel at state 4-H horse judging
By Tom Harrell, Currituck Extension Currituck County 4-H was well represented at the State 4-H Horse Judging competition held on April 13, 2024 on the campus of St. Andrews College in Laurinburg. The competition consisted of about 150 4-H youth with ages ranging 8-18. Youth put their horse judging skills to the test evaluating animal […] The post Currituck youth excel at state 4-H horse judging appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Early college design for Dare moving quickly
The design for Dare County Early College is moving rapidly. One week after an initial meeting, on April 16, 2024, the design crew from Oakley Collier showed up with two versions of building placement on the current College of The Albemarle campus and a reduced square footage. The decision on placement was quickly made. One […] The post Early college design for Dare moving quickly appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Navy, USACE and Coast Guard told to provide work plan for Buxton beach cleanup
On April 17, 2024, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality sent letters to the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard informing them of their obligations to clean up the mess at Buxton Beach Access. Responding to the National Park Service and the Dare County Board of Commissioners […] The post Navy, USACE and Coast Guard told to provide work plan for Buxton beach cleanup appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Spring into action – give blood
It’s time to spring into action and give blood to the Red Cross. According to American Red Cross officials, every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. To meet the continuing need, Manteo Baptist Church at 406 US 64 in Manteo is hosting a blood drive on Monday, April 29 from 1 to 6 […] The post Spring into action – give blood appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Passenger seriously injured in Manteo wreck, driver facing multiple charges
One woman was hospitalized and another is facing several charges following a wreck in Manteo. Shortly before 6 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024, a traffic wreck occurred on U.S. 64 in Manteo at the McDonald’s. The driver of a black Honda Civic was traveling southbound on U.S 64 and crossed the center and the northbound […] The post Passenger seriously injured in Manteo wreck, driver facing multiple charges appeared first on The Coastland Times.
What is a Parlor Session? The Manteo House’s new events explained and why you should go
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.
Buxton beach, housing continue to be hot topics for Dare
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.
Weekly gas price update for North Carolina
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.
No injuries reported in Kill Devil Hills structure fire
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.
Currituck celebrates the ‘Eras of Extension’
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 council plans for resolution prohibiting balloon releases
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.
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