Free Rabies Clinic

A free Rabies Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2008. Sponsored by Sheriff Susan Johnson and Currituck County Animal Control in affiliation with Moyock Animal Hospital, the clinic will be located at the Currituck Judicial Center from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Rabies shots will be offered free-of-charge for all Currituck County residents with [...]

Lower Currituck VFD Open House

The Lower Currituck Volunteer Fire Department will hold an Open House on Sunday, October 5, 2008. This event will kick off National Fire Prevention Week.
The Open House will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until 4:00 p.m. Activities will include station tours, apparatus tours, Fire Safety Education and meeting the Lower Currituck volunteer firefighters.
Bring the [...]

NCDOT ANNOUNCES FALL LITTER SWEEP

RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation is preparing for its 2008 Fall Litter Sweep, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 4. During the statewide litter sweep, NCDOT maintenance crews will work with Adopt-A-Highway groups, N.C. Department of Correction inmate squads, community service workers and other volunteers to remove roadside litter.   [...]

Electronic Vehicle Inspections to begin Nov. 1

RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation is preparing for its 2008 Fall Litter Sweep, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 4. During the statewide litter sweep, NCDOT maintenance crews will work with Adopt-A-Highway groups, N.C. Department of Correction inmate squads, community service workers and other volunteers to remove roadside litter.   [...]

NCDOT Reminds Motorists to keep extra alert for Deer during fall months

RALEIGH — To help decrease the number of wildlife and automobile crashes, the N.C. Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be aware of the increased presence of deer on North Carolina’s roads this fall. 
 
More than 15,500 animal-related crashes are reported each year — 90 percent involving deer. Since 2005, the incidents have resulted in [...]

Final Environmental Impact Statement Signed for Bonner Bridge

The N.C. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration have signed the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the replacement of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge, which spans Oregon Inlet and connects Hatteras Island to the mainland in Dare County.  A public comment period is open until Monday, Oct. 27. The 1,300-page document is a comprehensive [...]

Moyock Bail Bondsman Arrested

Insurance Commissioner Jim Long today announced the arrest of Andrea Lee Grizzle, 41, of 101 Trinity Ln., Moyock. He was arrested by Department of Insurance investigators Monday and charged with failure to return bail bond collateral. He was processed at the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office placed under a $3,000 unsecured bond.
Department investigators allege the following:
Grizzle, [...]

Hunting and Fishing Have Major Economic Impact in Tar Heel State

RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 3, 2008) – According to the organizers of National Hunting and Fishing Day, people in North Carolina spend more than $1.7 billion annually on their recreational hunting and fishing activities.
National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept. 27, recognizes that economic impact while celebrating – and encouraging – outdoor recreation. All four [...]

Five Basic Ways to Avoid a Tree Stand Accident

RALEIGH, N.C. (Sept. 8, 2008) – Hunting from a tree stand offers real advantages, provided it is done safely. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds hunters to think before they climb.
Five basic guidelines for tree stand safety include:

Always wear a full body harness, also known as a fall arrest system. This is the best precaution [...]

Hunters Should Be Aware of CWD Regulations

RALEIGH, N.C. (September 25, 2008) – The N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking those who hunt in other states to help prevent chronic wasting disease  (CWD) from infiltrating North Carolina’s deer population.
Currently, there is no known incidence of CWD in North Carolina, but it can be imported. Hunters harvesting deer, elk, or moose from states [...]

Go to Be NC Agriculture program wins national award

RALEIGH—The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Got to Be NC Agriculture market development program was recently awarded the 2008 NAAMO Award of Agricultural Marketing Excellence.
North American Agricultural Marketing Officials is an international organization of state and provincial government workers who provide both domestic and international marketing services to agricultural and food industries in [...]

Following soil-test recommendations can save money

RALEIGH – With skyrocketing fertilizer prices eating into farmers’ bottom line, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler encourages growers to use free soil testing to avoid unnecessary fertilizer expenses.
“Prices are expected to be more than double what they were last fall, so this is not the time to risk buying and applying more fertilizer than you need,” [...]

NCDA&CS takes steps to increase gas supply in N.C.

RALEIGH - Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today that the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has taken steps to increase the availability of gasoline in the state.
The department is relaxing limits on vapor pressure in gasoline that are in place during warm-weather months. Less stringent limits are in place the rest of the [...]

N.C. muscadine season in full swing

RALEIGH — Muscadine grape lovers are enjoying the sweet taste of North Carolina’s official state fruit, with their arrival in grocery stores, farmers markets, roadside stands and pick your own farms. Early indications are 2008 will be a great muscadine season, with a good supply of grapes available.
Besides their delicious flavor, muscadines are one of [...]

N.C. wheat growers share secret to success

RALEIGH - North Carolina wheat growers faced a dilemma with regard to fertilizing their crop this past season. Even though favorable grain prices were being anticipated, drought and skyrocketing fertilizer costs made it seem economically risky to apply nitrogen at standard rates.
Savvy growers turned to an agronomic test known as plant tissue analysis to accurately [...]

Gov. Easley reappoints Brown, Khoury and Long to Roanoke Island Commission

Raleigh - Gov. Mike Easley has reappointed Betsy E. Brown of Chapel Hill and Manteo, Angel Ellis Khoury of Manteo and Robert Long of Chapel Hill to the Roanoke Island Commission.

Brown is the vice provost for faculty affairs at N.C. State University in Raleigh. She is a member of the Historic Properties Commission of [...]

Easley to Appear in National Premier of “The Woodwright’s Shop”

Raleigh - Gov. Mike Easley will join Roy Underhill in the fall season national premier of the public television show “The Woodwright’s Shop,” to air at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 on UNC-TV, North Carolina’s statewide public television network. Some stations may air the show on Saturday, Sept. 27. The episode, “The First Woodworker,” [...]

Currituck Government establishes Electronic Newsletter

Currituck County offers citizens another avenue of communication with county government with the September debut of eGoose, the official eNewsletter of Currituck County Government.
eGoose will offer up-to-date news and announcements, special event information, exclusive features and insight from the Currituck Board of Commissioners. Citizens can receive a free email subscription to eGoose, which will maintain [...]

Knapp Students Learn about County Government

Second grade students at J.P. Knapp School interacted with four Currituck County government officials in an informative and amusing session designed to explain county leadership and how government works for the community.
Approximately 85 children and their classroom teachers received Commissioner Janet Taylor, County Manager Dan Scanlon, Sheriff Susan Johnson and Fire-EMS Michael Carter at J.P. [...]

Stout, Eunice Mitchell - Obituary

Eunice Mitchell Stout, 88, of Grandy, N.C., died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at The Commons of Chesapeake. Mrs. Stout was born in Leon, W.Va., the daughter of the late Stephen Thomas Mitchell and Martha Johnston Mitchell and was the widow of Jack Richard Stout. She was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Mrs. [...]

Le, Sang Van - Obituary

Sang Van Le, 77, of 127 Pineshore Road, Elizabeth City, N.C., died Friday, Sept. 19, 2008, at Pitt Memorial Hospital, Greenville, N.C. Mr. Le, a native of Go Cong, Viet Nam, was the husband of Phi Thi Ly. He was a fisherman. Besides his wife, Mr. Le is survived by two daughters, Hue Le and [...]

James, Herbert H.

Herbert Hodges James, 95, a resident of 141 Island Road, South Mills, N. C. died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at Winslow Memorial Home, Elizabeth City, N.C. He was born in Pasquotank County, N.C. and was the son of the late Hodges James and Etta White James. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army [...]

Bendig, Mary

Mary “Mae” Bendig, 87, of the 500 block of Poyners Road, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 in Chesapeake. Born in Pennsylvania, Mae was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Circle of Friends Senior Center, and Housewives Brunch Bowling League, all in Aliquippa, Pa. She was also a member of Currituck [...]

Governor Easley Updates Gas Shipment Information

Raleigh - Gov. Mike Easley today issued the following statement updating the gas situation based on reports he has received from the oil companies and officials from the Colonial Pipeline:

“The fuel situation is improving. Fuel terminals on the Colonial Pipeline are being refilled and gas stations are being resupplied. As we move into the [...]

Ferry Routes Suspended due to inclement weather

Due to high winds and water, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s ferry division has shut down six of its seven routes. The Bayview-Aurora ferry is currently operating on its normal schedule.  
The ferries are expected to resume operations when conditions improve. Passengers should call 1-800-BY-FERRY for updated information.
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