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By Submitted Story on February 26, 2020
Twiddy & Company, a premier vacation rental company on North Carolinaās Outer Banks, has announced Icons of the Outer Banks, a new mini-documentary series that tells the stories of the fishermen, historians, lifesavers and trailblazers who have played a significant role in shaping the area’s past, present and future.
āFrom Walter Raleigh to the Wright Brothers, the Outer Banks was built on the shoulders of visionary men and women who worked tirelessly and, in many cases, sacrificed much to make this area a place locals love to call home and vacationers from around the world visit year-after-year,ā said Clark Twiddy, president of Twiddy & Company. āWe are proud to share this important documentary series that illuminates and celebrates these individuals whoāve had such an enormous impact on the areaās history and identity.ā
To commemorate Black History Month, the inaugural episode of the series will feature the story of Richard Etheridge, the first black man to lead a crew of surfmen in the U.S. Lifesaving Service. Etheridge, a former slave, lived on the Outer Banks until his death at the age of 58. He and his all-black crew were responsible for some of the most harrowing rescues conducted off of the areaās coastline.
In subsequent months, Twiddy & Company plans to release episodes featuring historic icons such as:
Their stories will be told by historians, friends and family members.
The story of Richard Etheridge can be viewed on Twiddy & Companyās website by clicking here. Each episode will last approximately five minutes. Future episodes will be announced on the companyās Facebook page.
PUBLIC NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR RE-BID: Barnhill Contracting Company will receive sealed proposals for the Kill Devil Hills ā EMS/Fire Facility (EMS-1) project on Wednesday, February 08, 2023 @ 2:00pm for the following packages:
BP 400 – Turnkey Masonry, BP 505 – Light Gauge Metal Trusses, BP 833 ā Overhead Doors, BP 925 ā Drywall/Framing, BP 2200 ā Plumbing, BP 2300 ā HVAC, BP 2600 ā Electrical
Scopes of work may be added and/or deleted at the discretion of the Construction Manager.
Bid Location and Time: Bid opening will be held in the Barnhill Contracting Rocky Mount Main Conference Room: 800 Tiffany Bvld, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Time is as follows: Wednesday, February 08, 2023 at 2:00pm.
Barnhill Contracting Company will receive, open, and read publicly all bids received in person in the training room and listed with the virtual viewing at the link to be posted on Barnhill’s Plan Room.
Bids will not be accepted from bidders that are not pre-qualified. No facsimile or email submissions are permitted. Sealed bids are to be hand delivered to the bid opening location noted above or mailed Sealed Bids can be delivered before 9:00am the day of the bid to the Barnhill Contracting Company Office at 800 Tiffany Blvd., Suite 200 Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Attention āClint Hardison.ā
Bid Documents can be viewed or downloaded through Barnhill’s online Building Division Plan Room (https://app.buildingconnected.com/public/54da832ce3edb5050017438b).
All Bidders are strongly encouraged to include opportunities for HUB participation wherever possible in their respective Bid submission.Ā HUB participation is a part of this contract and must comply with all requirements set forth in the Bid Documents.
The Construction Manager and Owner reserve the right to add pre-qualified bidders. The Construction Manager and Owner reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Should you require additional direction, please call Barnhill Contracting Company, (Clint Hardison – 252-802-0740).
Clint Hardison is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Dare County ā Kill Devil Hills EMS #01 / FS #14 – 2 PM Re-Bid Opening
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Joan Collins
Thanks to Twiddy & Co., for helping to share this important part of the history of the Outer Banks, and thanks to the Outer Voice for publishing this. Those who want to learn more, please visit the Pea Island Cookhouse Museum. We are located at 622 Sir Walter Raleigh St., in Manteo, NC. This small museum is in the Cookhouse that was part of the Station Pea Island complex. Across the street is a wonderful full size bronze statue of Etheridge, and next door is the Herbert M. Collins Boathouse which contains an original surfboat. Help us to spread the word about this important part of the history of the Outer Banks.
Joan Collins