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Attention High School Seniors: OBAR Scholarship Application Deadline is March 4th
Since 1993, OBAR has awarded over $277,000 in scholarships to 183 Currituck, Dare and Ocracoke high school seniors. Any high school senior can apply for the OBAR scholarship but time is running out. The deadline to apply is March 4th.
Read MoreBeware of Scammers
Beware of Scammers Scammers are getting more sophisticated. Several members contacted OBAR to share stories about being contacted by callers impersonating Dare and Currituck County sheriff’s office employees, making a convincing argument that they did not show up for court, did not pay a fine, did not serve jury duty, etc. and needed to pay…
Read MoreSign Petition to Stop the Use of Helium Balloons
Sign Petition to Stop the Use of Helium Balloons The OBAR Board of Directors recently adopted a resolution supporting a ban on the release of…
Read MoreAbout Those Helium Balloons
A letter from a Southern Shores resident was shared with the Government Affairs Committee. She is trying to obtain legislation in North Carolina
Read More2023 Strengthen Your Roof Grant Program
The North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association (NCIUA) launched the Strengthen Your Roof (SYR) grant program in 2019.
Read MoreCall to Action – Time Sensitive
The NC Rate Bureau submitted a Filing to the NC Department of Insurance (NCDOI)to increase DWELLING Insurance rates for fire and extended (wind) coverage.
Read MoreGot Cold Feet About Homebuying? Here’s How to Cope
Buying a home is a lot like getting married: Your stomach’s all butterflies as you make the offer; then you’re over the moon once it’s accepted.
Read MoreTown of Duck Resources Available for Flood Insurance Rate Map Zone Information
The Town of Duck maintains a Flood Map Information Service as part of its participation in the NFIP/CRS Program.
Read More2023 Municipal Elections
The candidate filing period for municipal contests ends at noon Friday, July 21, 2023. Click to view a full list of races that is updated daily.
Read MoreHB 608: Weston’s Law Amended
After further review, House Bill 608 known as Weston’s Law has been revised to accommodate issues that Property Managers were encountering
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