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COMMUNITY
How the Outer Banks Helps
Compiled by Amelia Boldaji
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WE’RE NO STRANGERS TO UNCERTAINTY HERE ON THE OUTER BANKS, but for all the hurricane seasons we’ve weathered, the past few months have still presented us with a variety of unique challenges. And the good news? We rose to meet those challenges as a community, as we always do. Because if there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years, it’s that we’re ultimately, and always, stronger together.
School spirit! Educational systems the world over were forced to adapt to changing circumstances on the fly – and graduating seniors in particular made the best of things when it came to celebrating their achievements at the end of an unprecedented school year. Outer Banks families and friends made cheering on the class of 2020 a priority from the northern beaches to Ocracoke by putting on special parades, hanging commemorative banners and hosting socially distant ceremonies like this one held on the athletic field at First Flight High School. Photo courtesy of Benny Baldwin.
Going above and
beyond. Business disruptions had far-reaching implications for nearly every industry on the Outer Banks – and making the best of things often involved coming up with inventive solutions to unforeseen shortages and other obstacles. The folks behind Outer Banks Distilling in Manteo were one such group who temporarily suspended their normal rum-making operations in favor of brewing up hand sanitizer for residents in need, and local wedding photographers did their best to give couples their big day – even when it meant donning marital masks before sealing things with a kiss. Photos courtesy of Matt Newsome (above) and Ryan Moser (bottom).
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Coloring inside the lines. As spending more and more time at home became part of our daily routines, finding creative ways to beat the boredom and reduce stress became increasingly important – with added bonus points if said activities were able to foster a sense of community even in the midst of isolation. And the Outer Banks delivered, with things such as live-streamed musical events, drive-by birthday parties and some wholly original projects like the variety of free coloring pages Hatteras Island artist Stephanie Kiker began offering to her social media followers – inspiring both residents and nonresidents alike to share their own colorful versions of her creations. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Kiker.
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Confronted with long lines, lists of essential items, food needs and the changing face of the Outer Banks’ retail and hospitality industries, coming together (while staying safely apart) has meant making some sacrifices while also supporting each other on a frequently bumpy road of ups and downs. But at the end of the day, the Outer Banks stepped up to the task, and our frontline workers have been everywhere – from medical professionals to grocery store clerks, community volunteers and service industry experts. To the endless list of workers who still continue to meet these new challenges on a daily basis, thank you from all of us here at the North Beach Sun. Photos courtesy of Stephanie Hall.
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