Enslaved people took refuge at pioneering hotel on NC Outer Banks. But perils awaited
A hotel was North Carolina’s first “safe haven” for enslaved people during the Civil War. But perils still awaited those who arrived. In the 1860s, African Americans escaped to one of the state’s ...
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Snow on the Outer Banks? Yep, it happens. Here are photos from past storms on NC coast
It doesn’t happen often, but Tuesday’s snowstorm was expected to dump several inches of snow along North Carolina’s coast, including the towns of Manteo, Nags Head and Kitty Hawk.
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Outer Banks sees as much as 9 inches of snow, travelers flock to coast to see rare sight
North Carolina's coast was the "winner" for this snowstorm, with Kitty Hawk getting 9 inches! Snow began falling Tuesday around 4 p.m. at Jennette's Pier in Nags Head. It is the first time the ...
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NC Department of Environmental Quality launches Energy Saver NC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has launched Energy Saver North Carolina, which includes more than $208 million for federally funded rebates. The rebates are designed to make it ...