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David Stick Legacy Society
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News & Updates
Case Study: Helping Coastal North Carolina Business Owners Exit with Purpose
From construction companies and marine trades to hospitality groups, retail, and professional services, generation after generation of entrepreneurs have built successful enterprises rooted in this region. For many of your clients, these businesses are more than income—they are identity, legacy, and community impact.
Rooted in History, Guided by Love: The Birindelli Legacy
Author and historian James Benson “Ben” Birindelli passed away peacefully last March, and in the wake of his legacy, his wife Nancy established a scholarship for local high school seniors in October 2025.
Manteo High School 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Twelve Manteo High School seniors will start college next fall with financial assistance from Outer Banks Community Foundation funds established by local donors and organizations. Many scholarships will follow these students through all four years of school, as long as they complete the renewability requirements.
First Flight High School 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Seventeen First Flight High School seniors will start college next fall with financial assistance from Outer Banks Community Foundation funds established by local donors and organizations. Many scholarships will follow these students through all four years of school, as long as they complete the renewability requirements.
From Billie Holiday to Scholarships: The Outer Banks Forum Supports Arts Education
While the Billie Holiday matinee and evening performance will conclude this season for the Outer Banks Forum, the nonprofit’s scholarships enable it to support the future of young artists and the artistic community on the Outer Banks all year.
