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Rorer, Deborah (Debbie) Cundiff - Obituary

Currituck, NC - At sunrise on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, Debbie Rorer, 56 of Currituck County, NC, wife of Commissioner John Rorer, lost her long battle with cancer and left her pain behind forever. Debbie was born in Newport News, VA March 31, 1955 to William E. Cundiff II, who predeceased [...]

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Southern Cooking at its best! Inner Banks Clams

by Eddie Browning Although thee are several species of hard clams, bivalve mollusks, in the North Carolina waters, there is only one of commercial importance, Mercenaria mercenaria. This is the one most commonly eaten locally and is known by many common names: little-neck, quahaug or quohog, hard shell clam, round clam and cherry stone. Clams are [...]

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Computers in the Workplace Offered at COA

College of The Albemarle’s Human Resources Development/Workforce Readiness Program will offer a 24-hour “Computers in the Workplace” class beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2011. The class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. through November 15th in Building C at the Elizabeth City Campus in Room C-206. The fee for the class [...]

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Four More Counties Added to Disaster Declaration

Currituck, Pitt, Onslow and Washington Now Qualify RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue this afternoon announced that she has secured federal approval for Currituck, Pitt, Onslow and Washington counties to be added to the federal disaster declaration in North Carolina. This enables families and business owners to seek low-interest loans or grants to help them recover from [...]

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Governor Announces Temporary Solution to NC 12

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced a temporary plan to return traffic to all of NC 12 on the Outer Banks. The plan involves the placement of a temporary bridge and will allow traffic to flow in less than one month. Gov. Perdue has secured federal funding to cover the costs of the repairs.

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Currituck Now Eligible for FEMA Disaster Assistance

Currituck County has been designated for disaster assistance to households and businesses as part of North Carolina’s federal disaster declaration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) informed county officials today, September 2, 2011, following a two-day assessment of local damage from Hurricane Irene. The following information is provided by FEMA: Individual Assistance for homeowners and renters can [...]

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Corolla beaches Red Flagged

Corolla Ocean Rescue announced this afternoon that the beaches now have red flags posted due to debris washing up in the surf. This makes the water unsafe for swimmers. As a reminder, red flags mean that beachgoers are not allowed to enter the water. Anyone walking on the beach should use caution. Currituck County government [...]

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FEMA Aid for Currituck Residents Not Yet Determined

Currituck County Government will begin meeting with officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency today to determine if Currituck County qualifies for federal disaster aid. This aid would assist individual residents in the recovery from Hurricane Irene. State and federal inspectors will be in Currituck County this week to assess damage and the need for federally-funded [...]

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Sheriff’s Department Uncovers Liquor Still

Acting on an anonymous tip, the Currituck County Sheriff's department discovered an operating liquor still in the swamp west of Barco, early on morning of Monday August 5. By about 1 p.m. of the same day, a team consisting of a sheriff's deputy, and an Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) agent, had destroyed the still. The still, which was located at the far end of Swain's Lane, was approximately 1.5 miles due south of Central Elementary School, in an isolated area of the county adjacent to the North River Game Lands.

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• Looking for some good ol' Southern Recipes? Better yet, some good old Southern dinner table stories? Look no further, here's what's cookin' on the Inner Banks! #
• If you happened to miss our featured story, check it out here: New Hope UMC Celebrates 200 Years. Congratulations to our good friend and subscriber Pastor Bill (of Poplar Branch)! #
• The Currituck County Board of Commissioners recently expanded from 5 to 7 members. Read more about it here #
• Many readers have inquired as to the origin of Bubba & LeRoy - The Good Ol' Boys ... Gone Bad Keep an eye on this page for more info on The Good Ol' Boys, and who's who in Currituck politics! The Cast of Characters Bubba LeRoy Laverne Kid Sue / the West Virginia Kid - Former Commissioner At Large Paul Martin The Big 'O' - Commissioner S. Paul O'Neal The Carova Cowboy - Former Commissioner Ernie Bowden Top Gun - Commissioner Gene A. Gregory EZ Rider - Commissioner Barry C. Nelms Haircut - Commissioner Janet Taylor Honorable Mention John Morrison - Former County Attorney Donald 'Ike' McRee - County Attorney Daniel F. Scanlon, II - County Manager Diane Sawyer - Travel & Tourism Director #