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EDA awards $734,000 in grants for economic development projects in Carteret County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $734,000 in grants for economic development projects in Carteret County, North Carolina.

By Outer Banks Times | Jan 20, 2025

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FOIA Request Sent to Hyde County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Hyde County Election Department in North Carolina on October 30, 2024.

By Outer Banks Times | Oct 30, 2024

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FOIA Request Sent to Dare County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024

By Outer Banks Times | Oct 30, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Dare County Election Department regarding the pre-election test report for voting machines on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Currituck County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024

By Outer Banks Times | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Currituck County Election Department Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Carteret County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Testing Report on October 30, 2024

By Outer Banks Times | Oct 30, 2024

FOIA Request to Carteret County Election Department Regarding Voting Machines Pre-Election Test Report on October 30, 2024.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Carteret County

By Outer Banks Times | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Carteret County received $116,288 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Dare County in 2021

By Outer Banks Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Dare County received $504,523 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Currituck County in 2021

By Outer Banks Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Currituck County received $329,515 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Hyde County rise or fall in 2021?

By Outer Banks Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hyde County received $3.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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899 Hyde County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Outer Banks Times | Feb 25, 2024

Farms in Hyde County received $2,289,393 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Currituck County receive in 2021?

By Outer Banks Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Currituck County received $321,028 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Dare County farmers in 2021 reached $85,282

By Outer Banks Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Dare County received $85,282 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Carteret County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Outer Banks Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Carteret County received $795,157 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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2023 hurricane season comes to an end, coastal areas remained safe

By Outer Banks Times | Dec 2, 2023

The potent hurricane season finally concluded on November 30, leaving the eastern coastal regions secure and well-protected. This year's end brings relief to communities prone to storm damage, particularly in North Carolina, one of the nation's most susceptible states to direct hurricane impacts.

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Outer Banks Sea Turtle season, a great year for 2023

By Outer Banks Times | Oct 29, 2023

The sea turtle excitement on the coast of North Carolina is bigger than ever this year. More nests have been watched than ever before, with even more turtle eggs being hatched.

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Thom Tillis provided his concern for Fentanyl deaths in North Carolina

By Outer Banks Times | Oct 28, 2023

A significant number of individuals in North Carolina have tragically lost their lives due to fentanyl overdoses. The increase in these overdoses can be attributed to several factors, such as the ongoing border issues during the Biden administration, the use of social media by drug cartels for drug sales, and the Chinese Communist Party's inability to prevent the shipment of fentanyl precursors to these cartels.

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More than 90 sea turtle nests laid in North Carolina, breaking record this season

By Outer Banks Times | Sep 28, 2023

A great season for sea turtle nests in North Carolina. The state had over 90 nests laid, compared to 20 years ago when 10-15 nests were a big deal. According to North Carolina Wildlife, this year the green sea turtles had a great turn out for nests, with more than 90 being laid, creating a new record.

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Climate change and man's civilization are factors of "Ghost Forests"

By Outer Banks Times | Sep 22, 2023

The phenomenon of "Ghost Forests" is becoming increasingly prevalent along the southern east coast of the United States and even some areas further north. These forests, filled with dead trees and logs lying on the ground, are a result of both climate change and man's impact on the environment.

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Tropical Storm Ophelia picks up on North Carolina coast putting residents in danger

By Outer Banks Times | Sep 22, 2023

Tropical Storm Ophelia has made its presence known on the North Carolina coast, putting residents in danger with its strong winds of up to 40 mph. The US Coast Guard has already conducted several rescues, including three children and two others. The storm made landfall on Emerald Island early this morning, prompting state officials to initiate evacuation efforts. However, even before it hit land, Ophelia proved to be a threat as five people had to be rescued from a boat near the coastline on Friday night.

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Hurricane Lee has left an impact on the wildlife and natural context of the OBX

By Outer Banks Times | Sep 20, 2023

Hurricane Lee has made its presence known in the OBX area of North Carolina, leaving a significant impact on the wildlife and natural context of the region. Despite not being a direct hit, the storm has caused high tides and disrupted the normal patterns of wildlife in the area. This strange phenomenon has raised concerns among the local community.