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Southern Shores · Southern ShoresA news release from the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce stated that eyecarecenter/OBX Optix has announced the addition of Dr. Natalie Terryberry to the team in Southern Shores. Terryberry joins the practice under the leadership of Dr. Dan Jones, bringing “a wealth of expertise and a commitment to exceptional eye care services on the Outer Banks,” stated the release. The event was commemorated with an Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce ribbon cuttin…See the Story
Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce celebrates eyecarecenter/OBX Optix - The Coastland Times
Manteo · ManteoThe Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fried shrimp fundraising lunch and dinner on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the station, located at 25 Oyster Creek Road. Fried shrimp, buttered potatoes, coleslaw, hush puppies, dessert and ice tea will be available for eat in or take-out. Plates are $13 each for adults and $6 each for children under 12. READ ABOUT MORE NEWS HERE. SUBSCRIBE TO THE COASTLAND TIMES TO…See the Story
Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department sets fried shrimp fundraiser - The Coastland Times
Kill Devil Hills · Kill Devil HillsDARE COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) - Dare County officials and local law enforcement agencies are partnering with Outer Banks Health to bring the Blue Envelope Program to Dare County. The Blue Envelope Program is designed to be an awareness tool for law enforcement while interacting with people with conditions or disabilities, such as dementia, autism or anxiety. According to a Facebook post, the envelopes will be distributed to community members and wil…See the Story
Dare Co to implement Blue Envelope Program for people with conditions, disabilities
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Floods · Kill Devil HillsKITTY HAWK, N.C. (WAVY) - Significant flooding was reported along parts of the Outer Banks of North Carolina Tuesday evening.
Latest WAVY Weather Blog A traffic alert issued by the Town of Kill Devil Hills at 3:30 p.m. said there was flooding from rain water along several roads, with some areas reporting almost a foot of standing water. Officials said to use extreme caution when traveling through town, especially along NC 12 (Beach Road)…See the Story
"Almost a foot of standing water" on some OBX roads
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Manteo · ManteoNags Head commissioners took action at their July 3 meeting to approve an amended site plan for the Inn at Whalebone, an 87-unit hotel located 6632 W. Pheasant Avenue (W. Lakeside Street), despite some residents’ concerns over traffic. Town code states that when there is double frontage, or a corner lot, planning staff encourages access on a side street (in this case, Lakeside Street) and not from Hwy 158. Residents were apprehensive about traff…See the Story
Nags Head approves amended site plan for Inn at Whalebone hotel - The Coastland Times
Health · BuxtonIn Buxton and Frisco, Dare County launched its own water testing in an effort to make sure no public health concerns were present at the former Buxton U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard bases. On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Dare’s county manager Robert L. Outten announced that two weeks ago, Dare County staff pulled samples from ponds in Buxton around the base area and from the raw wells feeding the reverse osmosis plant in Frisco and the treated water …See the Story
Good news from water testing at former Buxton Navy/Coast Guard base - The Coastland Times
Manteo · ManteoAverage gasoline prices in North Carolina have fallen 6.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.33 per gallon Monday, July 22, 2024, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 6,092 stations in North Carolina. Prices in North Carolina are 10.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.79 per gallon. Ac…See the Story