Crown Hotel & Travel Management appointed to manage The Anchorage Inn in Ocracoke

Crown Hotel & Travel Management is pleased to announce its recent appointment as the new management company for the renowned Anchorage Inn at 205 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960. This strategic partnership underscores Crown Hotel & Travel Management’s commitment to enhancing guest experiences and expanding its portfolio of exceptional hospitality properties. “I could not […]

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Christopher Robin Waller

August 6, 1975  –  December 28, 2024 OCRACOKE — Christopher Robin Waller, 49, died peacefully at his home on Ocracoke Island, NC, on December 28, 2024. A native of Ocracoke and graduate of Ocracoke School, Chris was a handyman with many skills, such as carpentry, heating and air work, and plumbing. He was employed by Carl O’Neal […]

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Casago to acquire Vacasa through stock purchase, possibly franchise local operations

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Vacation property management rental companies Vacasa and Casago announced last week they will be merging later this year through a stock purchase that will take the new company private. And more details have surfaced about Casago’s purchase of the company that manages more than 969 properties and employs 223 people on the Outer […]

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Avon’s Free Community Dinner program, which feeds 300 islanders a week, returns for 2025

The St. John United Methodist Church (UMC) hosts a number of programs throughout the year to support the island community, and one of its most popular initiatives thrives in the off-season winter months. The weekly Free Community Dinners, (which are held for nine weeks from January through March), routinely attract residents from Hatteras to Rodanthe, […]

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NC Aquariums commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with reduced admission on Jan. 20

Visitors commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the North Carolina Aquariums will receive half-off regular admission Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Joining with the nation, the Aquariums honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Through this half-off admission, visitors will enjoy the immersive experience of the Aquariums—gazing at amazing creatures, while engaging with staff who are passionate about their conservation. King’s advocacy work […]

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Starry Nights, a celebration of stargazing, returns to Hatteras Village on February 8

Starry Nights, a celebration of stargazing on one of the darkest stretches of the East Coast, is returning to Hatteras Village on Saturday, February 8, for the second consecutive year in a row. The kid-friendly event returned after a four-year pause in 2024, and it received such rave reviews that organizers are bringing it back for […]

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Outer Banks non-profits and towns receive $1.16 million in Tourism Impact Grant Awards

On December 2, the Dare County Tourism Board finalized awards of $1.16 million for twelve local non-profit organizations and governmental entities. The Tourism Impact Grants are for programs and services needed due to the impact of tourism. The expenditures received the unanimous consent of the Dare County Commissioners at its December meeting. Sponsored annually by the Dare […]

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