Beach Town in a Forest

Beach Town in a Forest
Beach Town in a Forest, Pine Knoll Shores located in Carteret County on North Carolina's Crysal Coast. Photo compliments of Bill Flexman and Dave Prutzman

Monday, February 23, 2015

Fire Fighting & Rescue

Today in Pine Knoll Shores, fire protection and emergency medical services are the envy of many communities. The improvements made since the first lot was sold in 1957 are remarkable, thanks to the work and dedication of our neighbors past and present. The approach, equipment, and technology have changed over time, but always with the objective of faster response time, improved on-site actions, better outcomes. This post provides a brief history, background and context of those efforts.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Garden Club

When formed in 1974, the stated purpose was “to beautify and preserve chosen areas within the town of Pine Knoll Shores.” But the reality is much more complex and far ranging, much more than petunias and daylilies.