Weak economy creates ripple effect for Outer Banks (The Virginian-Pilot)

By Connie Sage A sputtering U.S. economy has meant a drop in new home construction, increased unemployment and more residents applying for food stamps in the Outer Banks. The value of building permits issued in Dare County – Duck, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Manteo, Nags Head and Southern …

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