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scholarship

Schools

Manteo student receives Civic Local Foundation scholarship

Civic Local Foundation, made possible by funding from Civic and Local Government Federal Credit Unions (LGFCU), congratulated Eddie ...

dare challenge

News

Addiction: He’s been there. Now he leads Dare Challenge

He’s been clean for 18 years. He dropped out of school. He was effectively at the sixth grade ...

gig line

Opinion

Gig Line: Some people never cease to amaze

Before I get down to the nitty gritty of this column, I want to first acknowledge a very ...

HELMS

Opinion

One on One: Would Jesse Helms support Mark Robinson?

If Jesse Helms were alive, would he be supporting the gubernatorial candidacy of Mark Robinson, the state’s current ...

win

News

Eastern NC woman scores big Cash 5 jackpot win

The North Carolina Education Lottery has announced a big win by a Pitt County woman. According to a ...

social security

Opinion

Social Security Matters: Ask Rusty – We want to claim Social Security at 62. When should we apply?

By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor, Association of Mature American Citizen Dear Rusty: My wife and I ...

peaches

News

North Carolina peaches abundant this season

Peak peach season in North Carolina is well underway, and many farms are expecting an extended season through ...

Barber Academy

Schools

Beaufort County Community College celebrates first graduates of Barber Academy

Beaufort County Community College has celebrated the graduation of its inaugural Barber Academy. “The ceremony marked the successful ...

taylor

Schools

Running with the wind: Southside success and future nurse Jacob Taylor

Jacob Taylor is sprinting forward where the wind takes him. The Southside High School graduate and valedictorian heads ...

community foundation

Lifestyles

Outer Banks Community Foundation recognizes scholar, cancer researcher Siena Nason

The Outer Banks Community Foundation has announced the achievements of Siena Nason, a recipient of the Milton A. ...

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prices

News

Weekly North Carolina gas price update

Average gasoline prices in North Carolina have fallen 6.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.33 ...

Lifestyles

Grants available for eastern NC nonprofits through North Carolina Community Foundation

Eastern North Carolina nonprofits supporting education, health and human services can now apply for grants from the Louise Oriole ...

grants

Lifestyles

Eleven nonprofits awarded Community Enrichment Grants

The Outer Banks Community Foundation awarded $124,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to 11 local nonprofits this quarter. “Although ...

Maritime Museums

On the Water

North Carolina Museum of History announces new Maritime Museums leadership

The North Carolina Museum of History has announced that Maria Vann will now lead the three North Carolina ...

TEACHERS

Schools

Dare County Schools announces 2024-25 Teachers of the Year

Dare County Schools has announced the recipients of the 2024-25 Teacher of the Year awards. This award recognizes ...

News

Applications open for NC Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders training program

The application period for the next session of the North Carolina Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders training is now ...

Swamp rose mallow

News

Swamp rose mallow in bloom on Pocosin Lakes NWR

The swamp rose mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a native wetland wildflower that is blooming on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. The trumpet-shaped ...

BASEBALL

Sports

OBX Baseball 12U All Stars win district tourney, advance to state

OBX Baseball 12U All Stars won the Tar Heel League District 7 – 12U All Stars Tournament in ...

neglect

Opinion

Memories and Musings: The consequences of institutional neglect

By Gene Gallelli Organizations are scrutinized daily by customers who traverse their corridors and aisles and who notice ...

early college

News

Dare school board holds special meeting on early college

Dare County Board of Education held a special session about its early college proposal. The meeting was held ...