MANTEO, N.C. — A property once thought of as Ocracoke-based 1718 Brewing's possible second home, was purchased in May.

This comes after 1718 Brewing ended its efforts to purchase it, saying the nine-month process caused friction with the Town of Manteo.

“We felt like it wasn't a cooperative effort," said Garick Kalna, vice-president of 1718 Brewing.

For nearly a year, 1718 Brewing eyed Manteo as a second home to expand its operations in the Outer Banks.

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“We really like the idea of being close to Ocracoke in Manteo, and that they had a wastewater treatment plant, which was key to one of our decisions. It w

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