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Outer Banks Hospital purchases former Kelly’s restaurant property for $4.4 million
The Outer Banks Hospital Medical Office Building LLC purchased the iconic former Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant & Tavern property in Nags Head last week for $4.4 million, according to Dare County land transfer records.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 124 min read
New boardwalk project underway at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, seen during First Day Hike
The 46 people and four dogs participating in the First Day Hike at Jockey’s Ridge State Park got a first glimpse of what will become the new park boardwalk.
Corinne Saunders
Jan 13 min read
‘I can’t wait to see it in action’: Groundbreaking for Everyone’s Playground OBX set for June, after years of community fundraising
A milestone was officially celebrated earlier this month as plans were set for a $900,000 fully accessible playground—the region’s first—to be built at Kitty Hawk Elementary School in Kitty Hawk.
Corinne Saunders
Dec 23, 20257 min read
Should people swim or play near the ocean outfalls?
Ocean outfall pipes on the Outer Banks have been found to have high concentrations of bacterial contamination during and after storm events.
Lizzie Stoner
Nov 17, 20255 min read
High local interest in aquatics center but no recommendation to prioritize project
An aquatics center project ranked as the community’s top desired amenity, but it was not recommended to be prioritized due to its land and financial demands, according to a firm hired to complete a recreation needs assessment for Dare County.
Lizzie Stoner
Sep 30, 20256 min read
Three people contracted Vibrio infections in July from wound exposure to sound water on the Outer Banks. A look at recent Vibrio trends and a scientist’s plan of study
Three people across the Outer Banks contracted Vibrio infections from open wound exposures to sound water in July, including two people who were hospitalized, according to area health officials.
Corinne Saunders
Aug 13, 20256 min read
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