Posts made on August 30th, 2012
Crash controversy overshadows a family’s loss
For the Storie family, nothing is more important than the fact that they lost a beloved relative and that a driver alleged to have been drunk was responsible.
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Killing mid-county span could cost $10 million
The Turnpike Authority says the state would also be on the hook for at least 30 years to pay for the difference between toll revenues and the bridge’s cost.
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Fisheries commission grants transparency request
Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) requested the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to implement changes to improve transparency in their operating procedures.
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White endorsed by state employees group
State Sen. Stan White, a Democrat representing N.C. Senate District 1 in northeast North Carolina, has received the endorsement of the State Employees Association of North Carolina.
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One swimming advisory posted, another lifted
An advisory has been issued at the Jockey’s Ridge soundside access in Nags Head, while one posted last week near Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills has been lifted.
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Tine endorsed by N.C. Chamber of Commerce
The North Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced earlier this week that it is endorsing Paul Tine, the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House District 6 .
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Offshore commercial vessel inspections required
The Coast Guard urges commercial fishing vessel operators to take advantage of mandatory safety examinations prior to the enforcement of new regulations Oct. 16.
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Haven Creek Baptist to celebrate 150th year
Haven Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Manteo will celebrate it 150th anniversary on Sunday Oct. 14. A special service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church located at 611 Sir Walter Raleigh Street. Other events will be held during the week leading up to the anniversary service. For more information, call (252) 473-1248.
Georgia woman named head of OBX Chamber
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Thursday that Karen S. Brown has been named president and chief executive officer.
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BBQ chicken sale for Currituck Animal Shelter
The Currituck Animal Lovers Assistance League will hold a barbecue chicken dinner to benefit the Currituck Animal Shelter on Friday, Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. until all plates are sold at P.J.’s Elite Thrift Store at the corner of N.C. 168 and Bells Island Road in Currituck. Plates are $7 for white meat, $6 for Read More…
Full moon tours Friday night of Hatteras lighthouse
As a special experience for the visiting public and local communities, the National Park Service will be offering Full Moon Tours of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse the evening of Friday, August 31. Two tours will be given, one at 7:30 p.m. and a second at 8:30 p.m., and each tour is limited to 30 people. Read More…







