Posts by Rob Morris
Area’s first charter school to open enrollment
Water’s Edge Village School in Corolla, the area’s first public charter school and opening in August, will begin accepting enrollment Monday. Any child entering K thru 6th grade is eligible for enrollment. The school will have a maximum capacity of 31 students, with a registration deadline of April 30th. A news release says should morefull story »
Pet of the Week: Garfield
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA’s Pet of the Week, Garfield. Garfield is a lovey, 3-year-old orange tabby who was surrendered to the shelter. He loves a good scratch, gets along well with other cats and enjoys a nice catnap on a lap. He is up to date on all of his shots. The Outer Banksfull story »
Beach widening in KDH is years off – if it happens
Commissioners have approved a study to gather more information, but they say they are not ready to decide when or if to proceed with beach nourishment.
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Dare no longer in a rush to raise occupancy tax
A 1 percent hike in the occupancy is on hold until the Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners decides where it wants to go with plans to widen the town’s beaches.
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Local store boasts deep roots
The story of Dareware, which operates seven local Ace Hardware stores, finds its origins in 1950.
Pet of the Week: Roxie
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA’s Pet of the Week Roxy. Roxy is a beautiful 3-year-old mix . . . of what we’re not really sure. She is a very playful dog who loves to go on walks, roll around in the grass and ride in the car. She gets along with just about everybody andfull story »
NASCAR’s Sadler talks racing, Outer Banks
94.5 WCMS morning show hosts Mark & Autumn, heard weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m., talk with country music artists, NASCAR personalities and folks here on the Outer Banks, which we will feature regularly on The Voice.
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County puts brakes on borrow pits in East Lake
Heeding concerns from residents about dust, noise and truck traffic, commissioners put an 18-month moratorium on sand mining in East Lake.
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Fed Ex package headed for Duck delivers pot arrest
A Kitty Hawk man was arrested after police found out that a package containing several pounds of marijuana was being sent by Fed Ex to an address in Duck.
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Major renovations set to start at old Britthaven
A new roof will be the first step in a major renovation of Colony Ridge nursing center under a lease agreement signed last summer with Nags Head.
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John Bone retiring as Chamber of Commerce chief
“You reach a time when you need a change in your life, now is that time for me,” Bone said. “I am looking forward to a new chapter in my life.”
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Longtime consultant will track Nags Head erosion
Nags Head plans to re-sign the company that led its beach-widening project to another five-year contract to monitor how the shoreline fares against erosion.
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