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Buxton Homeowners Combat Oceanfront Erosion with Sandbags
Buxton, North Carolina, September 30, 2025 News Summary Homeowners in Buxton, North Carolina, are facing severe oceanfront erosion and have begun using sandbags to protect their properties from increasing storm threats....
SimpleSide Construction Takes Lead in Coastal Deck Building
Kill Devil Hills, NC, September 28, 2025 News Summary SimpleSide Construction, based in Kill Devil Hills, NC, is specializing in coastal deck construction tailored for North Carolina properties. The company is...
Aer Lingus Launches Nonstop Service from Raleigh-Durham to Dublin
Raleigh-Durham, September 24, 2025 News Summary Aer Lingus has announced a new nonstop service connecting Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Dublin Airport (DUB) starting April 13, 2026. This route will be...
Wilmington Invests $20 Million in Film and Entertainment
Wilmington, September 13, 2025 News Summary Governor Josh Stein has unveiled a $20 million investment aimed at revitalizing North Carolina’s film and entertainment industry. This funding is set to support seven...
New Advocacy Group Forms to Support Ocracoke Ferry System
Ocracoke, North Carolina, September 13, 2025 News Summary A new organization, the Ocracoke Access Alliance, has been established to advocate for the essential ferry services connecting Ocracoke Island. Led by Justin...
Dare County Tourism Board Approves Boardwalk Construction
Dare County, September 11, 2025 News Summary The Dare County Tourism Board has approved a $3.3 million soundside boardwalk project at the Soundside Event Site to enhance local tourism. The contractor,...
North Carolina Boosts Film and TV Industry with $29 Million Rebate
Wilmington, September 11, 2025 News Summary Governor Josh Stein has announced a $29 million incentive package aimed at enhancing North Carolina’s film and television industry. The rebates are expected to generate...
Two Teenagers Charged in Fatal Avalon Pier Shooting
Kill Devil Hills, September 11, 2025 News Summary In a tragic incident at Avalon Pier, two teenagers, Kayden Lindsey and Zachary Rose, have been charged in connection with the shooting death...
Roanoke Island Addresses Housing Crisis with New Initiative
Roanoke Island, September 6, 2025 News Summary Roanoke Island faces a housing crisis significantly impacting its local workforce. The Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church plans to develop 12 housing units on its...
Finance
Manteo Residents Face Potential 42.2% Homeowners Insurance Rate Hike Amid Growing Concerns
Manteo Residents Brace for Potential Homeowners Insurance Rate Hike In the charming town of Manteo, a buzz of concern has surfaced as residents gear up for a court hearing scheduled...
New Legislation Offers Lifeline to Coastal Homeowners Facing Erosion Risks
Rodanthe Heights: A New Bill that Could Change the Coastline Game Rodanthe is facing a wave of change with a new piece of legislation that aims to help homeowners save...
Coastal Erosion Endangers Homes in Outer Banks Community
Coastal Erosion Threatens Outer Banks Homes As the sun rises over the beautiful community of Rodanthe in the Outer Banks, a sobering reality is becoming increasingly clear: coastal erosion is...
Exciting Changes and Community Initiatives Shape the Future of Nags Head and Dare County
Exciting Developments in Nags Head and Dare County: Here’s What You Need to Know! Nags Head is buzzing with some exciting developments that you won’t want to miss! Recently, a...
Exciting Opportunity: 177 Acres of Unimproved Land with Ocean Access for Sale in Corolla, NC
Exciting Land Opportunity in Corolla, North Carolina! Curious about real estate adventures? Well, we’ve got some thrilling news straight from Corolla, North Carolina! A unique piece of land has hit...
Exciting 177-Acre Land Offering with Ocean Access Hits the Market in Corolla, NC
Exciting Land Offering in Corolla, North Carolina! Corolla, NC – September 16, 2024, is shaping up to be a big day for real estate buffs and anyone dreaming of building...
Real Estate Resilience: Coastal and Urban Markets Adapt to Climate Change Challenges
Real Estate Resilience: Local Markets Weather Climate Change Challenges In the beautiful coastal town of Rodanthe, North Carolina, the real estate market is proving to be more resilient than many...
United Bank Names Christopher Whitehead as Market President for its Coastal East Market
United Bank Appoints Christopher Whitehead as Market President of Coastal East Market United Bank recently announced the appointment of Christopher Whitehead as Market President of its Coastal East Market. Whitehead,...
Tourist Visitations to Dare County Decline with Drop in Occupancy and Meals Collections
Dare Occupancy Down Nearly 25%, Meals Off Over 12% in April A significant decrease in tourist visitation to Dare County, North Carolina, was observed in April as key economic indicators...
CONSTRUCTION
Buxton Homeowners Combat Oceanfront Erosion with Sandbags
Buxton, North Carolina, September 30, 2025 News Summary Homeowners in Buxton, North Carolina, are facing severe oceanfront erosion and have begun using sandbags to protect their properties from increasing storm threats....
SimpleSide Construction Takes Lead in Coastal Deck Building
Kill Devil Hills, NC, September 28, 2025 News Summary SimpleSide Construction, based in Kill Devil Hills, NC, is specializing in coastal deck construction tailored for North Carolina properties. The company is...
Dare County Tourism Board Approves Boardwalk Construction
Dare County, September 11, 2025 News Summary The Dare County Tourism Board has approved a $3.3 million soundside boardwalk project at the Soundside Event Site to enhance local tourism. The contractor,...
Hatteras Island, North Carolina Faces Hurricane Erin’s Aftermath Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
Hatteras Island, North Carolina, August 26, 2025 News Summary Hatteras Island is in urgent recovery mode following Hurricane Erin, which caused significant damage just ahead of the Labor Day weekend. Local...
Top ERP for Outer Banks Builders: Boost Projects & Cut Costs
Outer Banks, NC, August 5, 2025 Best ERP for Commercial Construction Firms in Outer Banks, NC: Enhance Project Management with CMiC ERP For commercial construction firms in Outer Banks, NC, managing...
Seacoast Radio Network Acquires Hot AC Station in Rodanthe
News Summary Seacoast Radio Network has acquired the Hot AC station WIID in Rodanthe, NC, rebranding it as ‘88.1 OBX Country.’ This shift towards country music aims to enhance community...
Southern Shores Fire Department Seeks Fire Captain
News Summary The Southern Shores Fire Department is seeking qualified candidates for the Fire Captain position due to declining volunteer numbers. As the department faces challenges in maintaining public safety,...
Nags Head Initiates Lifeguard Housing Project to Tackle Crisis
News Summary Nags Head, North Carolina, has begun construction on a new housing facility intended for up to 16 lifeguards from the Nags Head Ocean Rescue team. This project addresses...
Final Season of Outer Banks to Begin Filming in Charleston
News Summary The popular Netflix series ‘Outer Banks’ is set to start filming its fifth and final season in Charleston this month. The show has significantly impacted local film tourism...
Marketing
New Legislation Offers Lifeline to Coastal Homeowners Facing Erosion Risks
Rodanthe Heights: A New Bill that Could Change the Coastline Game Rodanthe is facing a wave of change with a new piece of legislation that aims to help homeowners save...
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce Launches Capital Investor Membership Program for Community Growth and Economic Development
Investing in the Future of the Outer Banks Welcome, Outer Banks! The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is rolling out the red carpet for both existing members and newcomers who...
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce Launches Capital Investors Program to Boost Community Growth
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce Invites Community to Join Capital Investors Program Hey there, Outer Banks! The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is rolling out the welcome mat to both...
Exciting Opportunity: 177 Acres of Unimproved Land with Ocean Access for Sale in Corolla, NC
Exciting Land Opportunity in Corolla, North Carolina! Curious about real estate adventures? Well, we’ve got some thrilling news straight from Corolla, North Carolina! A unique piece of land has hit...
Outer Banks Unveils The Outer Banks Promise to Secure Future Preservation
The Outer Banks Announces the Exciting New Outer Banks Promise Located along the stunning coast of North Carolina, the Outer Banks is not just a beautiful vacation spot for many,...
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce Opens Nominations for 2024 Small Business Awards
Outer Banks Chamber Gearing Up for Small Business Awards 2024 In an effort to laud and foster local entrepreneurship, the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce has announced it is now...
Dare County Sees Rise in Occupancy and Meals Income in March, Despite Slight Dip in Retail Sales; Tourism Board Advances on Updated Strategic Goals
Dare County Occupancy and Meals Income Rises in March; Tourism Board Updates Strategic Goals Dare County, NC – A Reset on Visitation Numbers Continues According to a report to the...
Real Estate
Buxton Homeowners Combat Oceanfront Erosion with Sandbags
Buxton, North Carolina, September 30, 2025 News Summary Homeowners in Buxton, North Carolina, are facing severe oceanfront erosion and have begun using sandbags to protect their properties from increasing storm threats....
SimpleSide Construction Takes Lead in Coastal Deck Building
Kill Devil Hills, NC, September 28, 2025 News Summary SimpleSide Construction, based in Kill Devil Hills, NC, is specializing in coastal deck construction tailored for North Carolina properties. The company is...
Dare County Tourism Board Approves Boardwalk Construction
Dare County, September 11, 2025 News Summary The Dare County Tourism Board has approved a $3.3 million soundside boardwalk project at the Soundside Event Site to enhance local tourism. The contractor,...
Roanoke Island Addresses Housing Crisis with New Initiative
Roanoke Island, September 6, 2025 News Summary Roanoke Island faces a housing crisis significantly impacting its local workforce. The Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church plans to develop 12 housing units on its...
New License Plate Agency Opens in Kitty Hawk
Kitty Hawk, September 6, 2025 News Summary A new license plate agency has opened in Kitty Hawk, improving access to vehicle registration services for Dare County residents. Located at 3809 N....
Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church Secures Grant for Workforce Housing
Roanoke, North Carolina, September 5, 2025 News Summary The Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church (RIPC) has received a grant to create workforce housing in Dare County amid a growing housing crisis. With...
Record Visitor Spending Boosts North Carolina Tourism
North Carolina, August 29, 2025 News Summary North Carolina has reported record visitor spending of $36.7 billion, marking a significant increase for the tourism sector despite challenges such as Hurricane Helene....
North Carolina Tourism Resilient Amid Hurricane Challenges
North Carolina, August 28, 2025 News Summary North Carolina’s tourism sector continues to thrive, with a record $36.7 billion in tourist spending and a 4.3% increase in local tax receipts. The...
Hatteras Island, North Carolina Faces Hurricane Erin’s Aftermath Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
Hatteras Island, North Carolina, August 26, 2025 News Summary Hatteras Island is in urgent recovery mode following Hurricane Erin, which caused significant damage just ahead of the Labor Day weekend. Local...