September 29Classes & recreationSilverSneakers Classic Fitness with Susan
8:30 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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September 29Classes & recreationGentle Yoga with Mert
9:30 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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September 29Classes & recreationQigong, Breath & Movement with Jude
11:00 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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Line Dancing Club
4:00 PM–5:30 PM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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News
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Katherine Cathey starts as town manager
The September 28 town bulletin confirms Cathey is now on the job. Council selected her in July. Her prior work includes county management in Person County.
Paid parking season ends September 30
The town says seasonal paid parking ends at 5 PM on September 30. Resident-only spaces can still be enforced after the season ends. A 2026 revenue report is expected at a later council meeting.
Mosquito fogging scheduled for September 29–30
Weather permitting, Public Works plans evening fogging west of E 40th Street on Tuesday and east of E 41st Street plus the mainland on Wednesday, 5:30–8:30 PM. Check the town notice for cancellations.
Local reportingWECT
Council selects Katherine Cathey as town manager
WECT covered the July hiring decision and the September start date.
Read at WECT ↗Projects happening now
View allTidal Waves kayak launch
The town is preparing to ask contractors for prices to install the launch. Permits are in hand, but an opening date has not been announced.
Last reported August 18, 2026Big Bend Trail
The town is waiting for permission to use state-owned land beside the canal. There is no construction or opening date yet.
Last reported September 8, 2026Commercial sidewalks · Phase II
The town still needs access to some land along the sidewalk route. The 58th Street crossing is approved for the 2026–27 program, but a construction date is not confirmed.
Last reported August 18, 2026Development
Development · MainlandWhat’s planned here?
Williamson Tract
Thousands of homes, shops, workplaces and open space on Oak Island’s mainland. The earlier concept allowed 7,500 homes; a new developer introduced a different vision in June 2026, without submitting a new formal plan.
3,322 acresNew plans not submitted
Local Government
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October 13Planning Board meets September 29; environmental and parks boards meet October 1 and 5.
Meeting details →Elections
Voting dates, your sample ballot and the next town terms.
Election information →Your representatives
Opportunities to Get Involved
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Serve on a local board
Three boards have openings. Apply by October 2 at noon.
Get the board application (PDF) ↗Work for the town
Explore the town’s current job postings and application details.
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Call for artists: 801 Ocean mural
Artist proposals are due September 30 for a mural on the wall facing the pier.
Artist proposal details ↗Town finances
General Fund · 2026–27 budget$25.81mSource
See how the money is spent