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The Corolla Wild Horse Fund is pleased to announce the kick-off of their fundraiser with a unique offering, a song, “Castaño,” about the wild horses that roam free on the northern banks of Currituck County. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund wants to give their supporters something unique and enduring as the basis of their fundraiser. […]

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We’re pretty excited here on the Outer Banks to be named twice in the “2020: Top 25 best places to buy a vacation home” by vacasa.com. According to their unmatched market data, they state that Corolla and Hatteras as destinations maximize return on your investment. The time is NOW for investing in the Outer Banks! […]

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26
Sep

Our Rural Commitment. 900 Grants. $18 million. As part of our continuing commitment to elevate our impact in rural America, LISC is inviting small business owners in rural locations across the country to apply for the LISC-Lowe’s Rural Relief Small Business Grants program. Applications are being accepted in “rounds”. You must submit a new application for each […]

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25
Sep

Welcome new member Coastal Creations! Both Heidi and her husband Ted create special unique furniture, artwork, and sea glass jewelry. Simple, chic, and stylish! You will love this new gem to our community and the Chamber. Welcome Ted & Heidi, we are happy to have you. Please call for an appointment to see this beautiful […]

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It is a pleasure and a blessing to announce that we, at Sharon UMC have started our in-person gatherings since early July. We would love to have those who want to hear, only the Word of God be preached, take part of our service on Sundays at 11:00 am. Families with kids are more than welcome to […]

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Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast (GSCCC)  was honored with the Partner Agency of the Year Award by Albemarle Area United Way (AAUW) during a virtual event held on August 20.  This is the second consecutive year that GSCCC has been recognized with this honor. The event was part of a week-long Spirit Week to […]

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22
Sep

Working together during challenging times is how we SURVIVE and THRIVE! Thank you for all you do! We appreciate you! Phone: 252-338-4066 Fax: 252-338-4069

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19
Sep

Virtual Fraud Summit

September 19, 2020

Fight fraud!  Find out how to protect yourself. REGISTER NOW for our Virtual Fraud Summit, which will highlight measures and resources on how to protect you and your family against fraud and scams, including financial exploitation and elder abuse. RSVP: https://aarp.cvent.com/VIRTUALFRAUDSUMMIT What: Virtual Fraud Summit: Modern Times, Modern Crimes When: Friday, September 25, 2020 from […]

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A virtual session on emotional wellness in today’s challenging world will be offered on September 21 at 6:30 pm by Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast (GSCCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor and emotional wellness advocate, Takiya Tarlton. This webinar is open to all adults and free and is part of a monthly series where GSCCC offers a one-hour webinar […]

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17
Sep

The year 2020 has been full of disappointment for many. Most recently it was announced that even the NC State Fair has been cancelled. NC Cooperative Extension in Currituck County has some encouraging news….. We’ve been cooking up some Fall Family Fun! While we can’t bring you the midway or the food vendors, we can […]

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16
Sep

Day of Caring

September 16, 2020

If it is September, it must be time for the Albemarle Area United Way to host Day of Caring!  Despite the craziness of the pandemic, we are still planning on proceeding with a “version” of Day of Caring on Friday, September 18.  Traditionally, Day of Caring has been an all-volunteer event where folks roll up […]

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As employers big and small continue to navigate COVID disruptions within their workplaces, one lesson applicable to all of us has been a return to talent primacy. Without a smart, reliable, and self-directed team, even the best of market visions fail. On Main Street, many employers would point out that, in fact, many strategies fail […]

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Join the Museum of the Albemarle for History for Lunch at Home on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 12 p.m. Caroline Stephenson, independent producer of narrative films, documentary films, public service announcements, and documentary plays, presents the documentary Children Go Where I Send You that tells the story of the historic Mill Neck School in Hertford […]

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12
Sep

We would like to introduce our newest member of the Built to Last team, Laura Stalls! Laura is our commercial sales representative and will help Built to Last expand to a broader customer base, including Government and Municipal accounts. If your business is looking for outdoor furniture or would like more information about Built to Last, then […]

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Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast (GSCCC) will be joining Girl Scouts throughout the nation for the second annual Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend September 12- 13, 2020. GSCCC will be offering a virtual Zoom event on September 12 starting at 10:00 am where girls will virtually meet a Virginia Department of Conservation and […]

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10
Sep

Patriot Day Celebration

September 10, 2020

Twiford Funeral Homes is hosting our Third Annual PATRIOT DAY CELEBRATION to recognize the men and women who gave their lives for their fellow man and our country. The event will be held on September 11, 2020, 12:00 Noon, at the Sam A. Twiford Veteran’s Park, Twiford Funeral Home, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, […]

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Museum of the Albemarle will open to the public Thursday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. with some new procedures in place to help ensure the safety of staff and visitors, including:  Limiting visitation. Closing some areas and programs, such as interactive exhibits and our Children’s Discovery Room. Installing hand sanitizer stations and increasing the frequency […]

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09
Sep

The Museum of the Albemarle will host our monthly Tot Time Virtually on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 10 a.m.   Learn the meaning of “legend” while discovering Betsy Dowdy and her great ride from Currituck County to Perquimans County on horseback for Constitution Week.  There will also be a hands-on activity during this free virtual-only […]

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The June report from the Outer Banks Association of Realtors shows that the Outer Banks experienced record closings this year, more than double the June 2019 numbers. At the same time inventory is down 30% over last year*. Interested buyers are focusing on new construction more than ever and with two new communities in Corolla […]

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