Our Board of Commissioners has named Environmental Planner Conner Twiddy as the recipient of the 2025 Earl Murray Jr. Employee of the Year Award, the Town’s highest employee honor.

Presented annually in memory of Police Sergeant Earl Murray, who lost his life in the line of duty in 2009, the award recognizes outstanding service, dedication, and contributions to the Nags Head community.

“Conner manages one of the Town’s most unique and impactful programs, the Todd D. Krafft Septic Health Initiative,” said Planning and Development Director Kelly Wyatt. “He knew he was stepping into the footsteps of his friend and mentor, Todd Krafft, who built the program from the ground up. Coming into the position after the loss of the longtime program manager in 2019 was no small task, but Conner has embraced it with respect, humility, and a deep sense of purpose. He has honored Todd’s legacy while continuing to grow and strengthen the program in ways that will serve the community for generations to come.”

In addition to managing the initiative, Conner oversees water quality and groundwater monitoring, as well as the sand relocation program, helping guide the Town’s long-term strategy for sustainability. 

Mayor Ben Cahoon praised Conner's impact: “He has become the face of one of our most important programs. He loves what he does, and it shows in the way he serves his coworkers and our community.”

Other 2025 departmental honorees include:

• Administrative Services/Town Manager’s Office: Information Technology Administrator Karen Snyder
• Fire and Ocean Rescue: Fire Lieutenant Trey Simmons
• Police: Police Officer First Class Mike Tatterson
• Public Services: Facilities Maintenance Crew Leader Rich Miles

Each nominee receives a paid day off and a $200 gift card, while the Employee of the Year receives a plaque, a $300 gift card, and an additional paid day off.

Congratulations to Conner, Karen, Rich, Mike, and Trey! 

We're proud to announce that the Town has been recognized with the SHARP Award by the North Carolina Department of Labor.

The SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) award honors public sector employers (in addition to general industry and construction employers) who have developed and maintained effective safety and health programs. Current categories include school maintenance, public works, sheriff and police, public utilities, fire, EMS, and parks and recreation.

At the Town of Nags Head, a safe workplace is a top priority. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to the well-being of our employees and the community we serve.

A special thank you to NC Department of Labor Bureau Chief Kevin O’Barr for presenting the award.

Join us tonight, Friday, November 7, at 5:30 p.m. at Dowdy Park (3005 South Croatan Highway) for a free screening of the fall favorite The Fox and the Hound. 

Enjoy free popcorn (bring your own container) and get cozy with your chairs and blankets for a relaxing evening under the stars.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Community Cleanup last month as part of the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau's Outer Banks Volunteer Week.

We were excited to see so many folks come out to help keep Nags Head beautiful. If you participated, please know that your time, energy, and dedication truly make a difference in our community.

Please join us as we honor our nation’s veterans on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. in front of Nags Head's Town Hall at 5401 South Croatan Highway.

In case of bad weather, the ceremony will be held in the Nags Head Board of Commissioners Room. 

This year’s event will feature Retired Navy Captain Robert Wasalaski as the guest speaker. 

Sanitation and Office Schedule for Veterans Day Week

• Blue Route trash collection: as regularly scheduled
• Green Route trash collection: Monday, November 10 ️(instead of Tuesday) and Friday, November 14
• Commercial trash collection: as regularly scheduled
• Curbside recycling subscribers: as regularly scheduled

Closures

All Town administrative offices and the Bulk Item/Brush Disposal Yard will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

More Information 

Residential Trash Collection Information

Commercial Trash Collection Information

Recycling Information

Bulk Item/Brush Disposal Information 

Holiday Markets 

• Saturday | November 8 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (TOMORROW)
• Saturday | November 29 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Saturday | December 13 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Tree Lighting with Santa

Saturday | November 29 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Candy Cane Hunt

Wednesday | December 17 | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
(There will be two age groups.)

The park is located at 3005 South Croatan Highway.

Many of the ingredients you'll need for Thanksgiving dinner may come from a can.

Aluminum can be recycled indefinitely, so be sure to rinse your aluminum cans and then place them in your curbside recycle bin!

Thank you for recycling right!

View a reference guide on what can and cannot go into our recycling containers. 

If you don't have time to haul your recyclables to the recycling centers we have at Town Hall (5401 South Croatan Highway) and our Public Services facility (2203 Lark Avenue), be sure to subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is $13.35/month.