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02/13/2025

The Dare Community Housing Task Force will be hosting several open house meetings to discuss housing in Dare County.

👉Thursday, February 27, 2025
Morning Session - 11 am - 1 pm, Kitty Hawk Town Hall at 101 Veterans Memorial Drive

⚠️Afternoon Session - 4 pm - 6 pm, Nags Head Town Hall in the Board of Commissioners Room at 5401 South Croatan Highway


👉Thursday, March 6, 2025
Morning Session - 11 am - 1 pm and Afternoon Session - 4 pm - 6 pm, Coastal Studies Institute, ECU at 850 NC-345, in Wanchese

👉Thursday, March 17, 2025
Morning Session - 11 am - 1 pm, Rodanthe Community Center at 23646 Highway 12
Afternoon Session - 4 pm - 6 pm, Fessenden Center, Annex, at 47017 Buxton Back Road

02/11/2025

Polar Plunge season is back! This winter, I am taking the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics North Carolina. Help me support nearly 45,000 athletes find new ways to participate in Special Olympics North Carolina programs in 2025!

02/11/2025

During Black History Month we are sharing some of our markers that convey African Americans' stories in North Carolina history.

Today's marker is the Pea Island Lifesavers--the only U.S. Lifesaving Station run entirely by an African American crew.

In 1879, the M & E Henderson wrecked near Pea Island. When the survivors reached shore, they found the surfmen of the Pea Island station fast asleep. An inquiry by the Lifesaving Service found the members of the all-white crew grossly negligent and they were fired.

In their place, the senior inspector suggested the appointment of Richard Etheridge as the new station keeper. Formerly a sergeant in Company F, 36th USCT, he proved exceptional at his job. With the permission of the USLS, he hired a crew composed mainly of veterans with whom he had served. Until closing in 1947, Pea Island remained the only all-Black facility. During Etheridge's tenure, the crew rescued over 200 survivors from nearly 20 wrecks, a record unsurpassed by any other crew in North Carolina.

Marker located in Dare County, NC: https://www.dncr.nc.gov/blog/2023/12/06/pea-island-lifesavers-b-66

02/11/2025

At Jolly's we celebrate Valentine's Day all weekend!! 💕

If you haven't made plans, check us out! We have delicious specials as well as our regular menu, cozy dining rooms and great servers... We are just waiting for you and your special someone. ❤️

☎️252-441-6530. We are located on the Beach 🏖️ Road in Kill Devil Hills, Milepost 6 3/4

02/10/2025

If you’re looking for some new furniture for your OBX condo or vacation rental home, or for your year round homes (where locals live 😎), Kitty Hawk Carpets & Home Furnishings has this really nice for sale.

02/10/2025

More information about OBX Room In The Inn

02/10/2025

Tonight's the night!!! ♦️🃏

02/09/2025

We just hope everyone has a good time🏈

02/08/2025

02/08/2025

TAKE THE POLAR PLUNGE FOR
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NORTH CAROLINA!
Saturday, February 15
Jennette's Pier, Nags Head
7223 S. Virginia Dare Trl., Nags Head, NC 27959
Online registration is available now. https://give.specialolympicsnc.com/.../2025-obx.../c617769

OBX Polar Plunge® raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics North Carolina February 15 in Nags Head
The OBX Polar Plunge for SONC is a unique fundraising opportunity for people of all ages, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics athletes by plunging into the ocean at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head, North Carolina.

Saturday, February 15
10 – 11 a.m.: Registration
11 a.m.: Opening Ceremony
11:15 a.m.: Contests and Awards
11:30 a.m.: Polar Plunge
Jennette’s Pier
7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head, NC

Individuals can register for $50 or groups of five can register as a Polar Plunge team. Groups of 20 or more students, faculty and staff can register as a Cool Schools Team. To receive the 2025 Polar Plunge T-shirt, all participants must fundraise a minimum of $50. Too chicken to plunge? Donate to an individual fundraiser or team in support of SONC.

Fundraising incentives will be mailed to participants, depending on the amount of funds raised. All funds raised will help to provide year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities and health services to Special Olympics athletes in North Carolina.

Friends and fans also are encouraged to come out and watch the Polar Plunge festivities. Walk-up registrations on the day of the event are welcome.

https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/.../obx-polar-plunge.../

02/08/2025

FEBRUARY 23
First Flight High School Fine Arts Boosters Host Enchanting Tea
Dust off your fairy wings and polish your tiaras! The First Flight High School Fine Arts Boosters (FAB) is hosting an enchanting Princess Tea. This magical event will be held on February 23 from 2-4pm at First Flight High School.

Tickets for the Fairytale Ball are $20 per child and include tea, treats, and special visits with fairytale characters. Concessions will also be available for purchase. A parent must accompany each child. Order tickets on the event listing at https://www.facebook.com/FFHSarts

Expect fairytale fun. The Princess Tea fundraiser is filled with whimsical activities, guaranteed to make every child feel like royalty. Children can:

-Dress up in their favorite storybook attire
-Participate in magical activities
-Enjoy delicious treats and refreshments
-Meet and greet with beloved fairytale characters
-Be entertained by musical performances
https://www.outerbanksvoice.com/2025/01/26/first-flight-high-school-fine-arts-boosters-host-enchanting-tea/

02/08/2025

Breaking news! 🚨 Cat caught red-pawed after devouring a mythical mermaid!

02/08/2025