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North Carolina Coastal Land Trust secures 2,921-acre Hyde property for conservation
The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust has announced the successful acquisition of a breathtaking 2,921-acre property in Hyde County. “This significant achievement, completed on March 28, 2024, marks a momentous step forward in conservation efforts in coastal North Carolina,” stated a news release from the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust. The property, formerly held by the Glenn […] The post North Carolina Coastal Land Trust secures 2,921-acre Hyde property for conservation appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Weekly gas price update for North Carolina
Average gasoline prices in North Carolina have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.34 per gallon Monday, May 6, 2024 according to GasBuddy’s survey of 6,092 stations in North Carolina. Prices in North Carolina are 6.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 4.5 cents per gallon higher […] The post Weekly gas price update for North Carolina appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Southern Shores dedicates flat top at 13 Skyline Road
The Town of Southern Shores held a dedication ceremony Saturday, April 27, 2024 for the remodeled flat top cottage at 213 Skyline Road. The town purchased the 1500 square foot house from the Outer Banks Community Foundation almost a year ago, and since then has been busy converting the house from an office to a […] The post Southern Shores dedicates flat top at 13 Skyline Road 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.
USLSS in NC: A resilient mindset
By Jen Carlson On October 5, 1881, a second schooner was driven to the shore by the weather near the Little Kinnakeet station. The lifesaving crew had seen her heading to land while they assisted the crew of the Charles so they were already in the vicinity and was able to get to her as […] The post USLSS in NC: A resilient mindset appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Climate volunteers to promote bi-partisan solutions to state legislators
More than two dozen Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) volunteers from across North Carolina are heading to Raleigh on May 7 to “meet with legislators from both parties to discuss common sense solutions for climate change,” stated a news release from the organization. Meetings are scheduled with both Republicans and Democrats in the state Senate and […] The post Climate volunteers to promote bi-partisan solutions to state legislators appeared first on The Coastland Times.
NCSU researchers predict active hurricane season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season will see 15 to 20 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin, according to researchers at North Carolina State University. The Atlantic basin includes the entire Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The number of named storms predicted is significantly higher than the long-term average, and moderately higher […] The post NCSU researchers predict active hurricane season appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Christina Rabbitt named Outer Banks Health Team Member of the Month
Christina Rabbitt, staff nurse IV in the radiology department, was named the Outer Banks Health Team Member of the Month for April 2024. Rabbitt joined the Outer Banks Health team in June 2021. The announcement of her award noted that she “represents the highest level of teamwork across the organization and is always willing to […] The post Christina Rabbitt named Outer Banks Health Team Member of the Month appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Kill Devil Hills commissioners vote not to open up 6th Avenue yet
Kill Devil Hills commissioners received some pushback at a public hearing April 24 to consider opening up 6th Avenue to southbound traffic at Baum Street. The intersection was originally recommended to be a full three-way stop during construction of the First Flight Schools complex, according to the agenda notes. However, because the surrounding land on […] The post Kill Devil Hills commissioners vote not to open up 6th Avenue yet appeared first on The Coastland Times.
CRC meets in Manteo, moves forward with permanent rulemaking for Jockey’s Ridge
Meeting in Manteo, North Carolina’s Coastal Review Commission voted unanimously to proceed with permanent rulemaking to protect Jockey’s Ridge. During public comment, 17 people approached the podium and delivered pleas to protect the famed dune, which is designated a North Carolina State Park, a state Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark and, until a six-month […] The post CRC meets in Manteo, moves forward with permanent rulemaking for Jockey’s Ridge appeared first on The Coastland Times.
New grants bring Everyone’s Playground dream one step closer to reality
The Surf Pediatric Foundation’s ambitious project, Everyone’s Playground, is advancing rapidly with crucial support from the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) and the Karl and Debby Daniels Family Fund. Led by the Surf Pediatric Foundation, Everyone’s Playground aims to create an inclusive space at Kitty Hawk Elementary School (KHES) where children of all abilities can […] The post New grants bring Everyone’s Playground dream one step closer to reality appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Ground broken for expansion of Outer Banks Health Family Medicine practice in Manteo
Outer Banks Health celebrated a milestone as it broke ground for the expansion of its family medicine practice in Manteo on March 19, 2024. The groundbreaking ceremony coincided with the 22nd anniversary of the opening of The Outer Banks Health Hospital on March 19, 2002. The expansion project aims to double the size of the […] The post Ground broken for expansion of Outer Banks Health Family Medicine practice in Manteo appeared first on The Coastland Times.
First Friday book signing to feature Hannah Bunn West, Save Our Sand Dunes
Downtown Books will hold a First Friday book signing featuring Hannah Bunn West and her most recent title Save Our Sand Dunes, a children’s picture book with illustrations by local artist Larry McCarter and Ann Marshall Runyon, on Friday, May 3 in the store at 103 Sir Walter Raleigh Street in downtown Manteo. West’s book, co-authored by Ann-Cabell Baum and published by the North Carolina […] The post First Friday book signing to feature Hannah Bunn West, Save Our Sand Dunes appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Happy Trails horse camp set
By Tom Harrell, Currituck Extension Currituck County 4-H is hosting a “Happy Trails” horse camp for kids ages 8-12 on May 10, 2024 from 2-5 p.m. Camp activities include grooming and basic care, riding and many other fun activities, designed to help your child increase their knowledge and skills about horses, animal care and equitation. […] The post Happy Trails horse camp set appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Early voting for second primary underway
Early voting for North Carolina’s 2024 statewide second primary election – which will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 for the Republican candidates running for the offices of North Carolina lieutenant governor and North Carolina auditor only – began on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Also known as a runoff election, a second primary election […] The post Early voting for second primary underway appeared first on The Coastland Times.
More than a championship: 1974 Manteo High School baseball team to be honored 50 years after state win
By Ken Mann The Manteo High School Redskins 1974 baseball team will be honored May 2, 2024 for winning the school’s first state championship. The team will be recognized at the Coy Tillett Baseball Field prior to the game between Manteo and the Camden Bruins. Each member of the team and the coaches will be […] The post More than a championship: 1974 Manteo High School baseball team to be honored 50 years after state win appeared first on The Coastland Times.
MFC forum on harvest reporting set for Wednesday
On Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.m., the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold a virtual online forum about temporary rules implementing mandatory harvest reporting requirements. The two commissions are proposing temporary rules to implement mandatory requirements passed by the N.C. General Assembly in Session Law 2023-137, Section 6. The […] The post MFC forum on harvest reporting set for Wednesday appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Stumpy Point man arrested for felony murder
The Dare County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of a Stumpy Point man for felony murder. According to a DCSO news release, on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 8:53 p.m., “the Dare County Sheriff’s Office received a call to Dare Central Communications in reference to a traffic accident in the 100 block area of […] The post Stumpy Point man arrested for felony murder appeared first on The Coastland Times.
The Cottage Shop celebrates fifth consecutive year of helping sea turtles
The Cottage Shop has announced the continuation of its “Skip-the-Bag” initiative, marking the fifth year in a row of reducing single-use waste and supporting sea turtle care and rehabilitation efforts at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Since its inception, The Cottage Shop’s “Skip-the-Bag” program has garnered significant support from both locals and visitors […] The post The Cottage Shop celebrates fifth consecutive year of helping sea turtles appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Substance Use in Dare County 2023: A Year in Review
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