Joe Demetriom serving customers at Piggly Wiggly in Manteo. Danielle Puleo photo

Kevin Duprey, Troy Coltrain and Jeff Ambrose with the Dare County Sheriff’s Office checking IDs at the entrance to the bridge. Danielle Puleo photo

MJ Payne with the US Postal Service. Danielle Puleo photo

Crew member with OBX Chevrolet service and repair center. Danielle Puleo photo

From left, Judy Hahs, TJ Hahs, Ezra Hahs and Megan Hahs with OBX Shipping Center. Danielle Puleo photo

From left, Gray Roberts, Joe Mozdy and David Digrugilliers wit R.A. Hoy Heating and Air Conditioning. Courtesy R. A. Hoy

Steve Archbelle and Gretchen Dibler with Bear Drugs. Danielle Puleo photo

Vilma, a cashier at Publix, helps a guest at checkout. Courtesy Publix Super Markets

POII B.D. Smith monitoring business during a night shift. Courtesy Kitty Hawk Police Department

Sergeant J.D. Helms checking the beach access in Kitty Hawk. Courtesy Kitty Hawk Police Department

From left, Rayanne Trader, Lt. April Elmore, Deputy Chief Tim Riley and Ella Hicks with Currituck Fire and EMS. Courtesy Chief Ralph Melton

Jeri Dalonges, service advisor at OBX Chevrolet, scheduling auto service appointments. Danielle Puleo photo