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.

Residents Still in County Must Take Every Precaution for Irene

Currituck County residents who did not evacuate must take every precaution to safely shelter in place prior to the arrival of Hurricane Irene on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011.
The latest National Weather Service prediction states that hurricane force winds will reach Currituck by 12:30 pm tomorrow. Hurricane force winds will continue until approximately 9:30 pm.
Currituck will [...]

Currituck Urges Citizens to Evacuate Before Nightfall

Due to the predicted arrival of Hurricane Irene on Saturday, August 27, 2011, Currituck County Government urges residents to evacuate today. Residents should make final preparations and begin their evacuation before nightfall this evening.
The current storm track predicts Irene’s eye passing over the Outer Banks. Hurricane force winds extend outwards from the eye for approximately [...]

Gov. Perdue Urges North Carolinians
to Get Ready for Hurricane Irene

RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today urged North Carolinians to make final storm preparations and evacuate if instructed by local officials as Hurricane Irene approaches. She also spoke with President Barrack Obama, thanked him for the federal government’s assistance and asked him to be prepared to provide further help if the storm hits the [...]

Pasquotank Co / Elizabeth City Joint Meeting Cancelled

The joint meeting of the Pasquotank County Board of Commissioners and the City Council of Elizabeth City scheduled for Monday, August 29 at 4:00 PM has been cancelled.
More Stories Like This …TowneBank announces acquisitionof The Bank of Currituck on July 16th, 2010Area Fourth of July Activities on July 4th, 2009Area remains under Heat Advisory on [...]

NHC : Advisory # 25 - Irene

HURRICANE IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 25
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
1100 AM EDT FRI AUG 26 2011

…OUTER RAIN BANDS OF LARGE HURRICANE IRENE NEARING THE COAST OF
THE CAROLINAS….

Shelters Opening to Evacuees from Coast

Evacuations Ordered for Currituck, Dare and Hyde Counties
RALEIGH – State and county emergency management agencies are coordinating with the American Red Cross to open shelters for residents leaving the Outer Banks. Residents should seek safe shelter away from areas subject to flooding and storm surge. People living along the coast should seek lodging with [...]

State Bans Open Burning, Cancels Burn Permits in Part of Eastern N.C.

Raleigh – N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Dee Freeman banned open burning and canceled all burning permits effective at 6 p.m. today for 27 eastern North Carolina counties, including areas south of U.S. 64 and east of Interstate 95.
The ban on open burning will be in effect until further notice for [...]

Incumbents face challenge in State Legislative Races

Unofficial Election Results
NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 1
7 of 8 Counties Reporting (Tyrell not reporting)

Marc Basnight (DEM-I)
55.00%
30,098

Hood Richardson (REP)
45.00%
24,627

Total Votes Cast
 
54,725

NC STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 1
3 of 4 Counties Reporting (Tyrell not reporting)

W. C. (Bill) Owens, Jr. (DEM-I)
51.82%
10,553

John J. Woodard, Jr. (REP)
48.18%
9,810

Total Votes Cast
 
20,363

NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 2
4 of 4 Counties Reporting

Timothy L. [...]

Perdue : Damage Assessments Underway for Outer Banks

RALEIGH - State officials are feeling hopeful this morning as Hurricane Earl leaves North Carolina.
“It is going to be a beautiful Labor Day weekend in North Carolina,” said Gov. Bev Perdue. “For the most part, it appears we have dodged a bullet.”
She said local officials are out this morning conducting initial damage assessments, but [...]

Currituck Orders Mandatory Evacuation for North Beach Visitors

Currituck County government issued at 8:30 a.m. a MANDATORY EVACUATION of all visitors on the Currituck Outer Banks. This includes all sections of Corolla and the 4-wheel drive area. Motorists should follow directives of law enforcement while traveling along NC 12 and Highway 158/168 during the evacuation.
Currituck County government has also issued a State of [...]

NHC : HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 32

National Hurricane Center Website
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WTNT22 KNHC 020846
TCMAT2
HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 32
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072010
0900 UTC THU SEP 02 2010
CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY…
A HURRICANE WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED NORTH OF SAGAMORE BEACH
MASSACHUSETTS TO PLYMOUTH MASSACHUSETTS…AND WEST OF WOODS HOLE
MASSACHUSETTS TO WESTPORT MASSACHUSETTS.
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING HAS BEEN [...]

NHC : HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 31

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WTNT22 KNHC 020255
TCMAT2
HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 31
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072010
0300 UTC THU SEP 02 2010
CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY…
NONE.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT…
A HURRICANE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR…
* BOGUE INLET NORTH CAROLINA NORTHEASTWARD TO THE NORTH
CAROLINA/VIRGINIA BORDER INCLUDING THE PAMLICO AND ALBEMARLE
SOUNDS.
A HURRICANE [...]

Gov. Perdue declares State of Emergency

RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue today issued Executive Order No. 62 to declare a State of Emergency for North Carolina in advance of the arrival of Hurricane Earl.
The order calls for all state and local government agencies to cooperate in the implementation of provisions of the North Carolina Emergency Operations Plan. The [...]

NHC : HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 30

National Hurricane Center Website
000
WTNT22 KNHC 012051
TCMAT2
HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 30
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072010
2100 UTC WED SEP 01 2010
CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY…
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA/VIRGINIA BORDER TO SANDY HOOK NEW JERSEY…INCLUDING
DELAWARE BAY SOUTH OF SLAUGHTER BEACH AND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY [...]

Currituck County : Now Under Hurricane Warning

Currituck County is now under a Hurricane Warning, issued by the National Weather Service. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected and is issued 36 hours prior to tropical storm-force winds.
At this time, Currituck County has not issued an evacuation order. Currituck County’s emergency control group met at 12 noon and consulted with [...]

Area now under Hurricane Warning

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Coral Gable Florida has issued a Hurricane Warning for coastal areas from Bogue Inlet, North Carolina northeastward to the NC / VA Border - including the waters of Pamlico, Albemarle and Currituck Sounds.
The NHC has also adjusted the Hurricane Watch area to extend from the NC / VA border [...]

NHC : HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 29

National Hurricane Center Website
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WTNT22 KNHC 011454
TCMAT2
HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 29
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072010
1500 UTC WED SEP 01 2010
CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY…
A HURRICANE WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED
STATES FROM BOGUE INLET NORTH CAROLINA NORTHEASTWARD TO THE NORTH
CAROLINA/VIRGINIA BORDER…INCLUDING THE PAMLICO [...]

NHC : HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 28

National Hurricane Center Website
000
WTNT22 KNHC 010840
TCMAT2
HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 28
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072010
0900 UTC WED SEP 01 2010
CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY…
A HURRICANE WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE COAST OF VIRGINIA FROM THE
NORTH CAROLINA/VIRGINIA BORDER TO PARRAMORE ISLAND.
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE BAHAMAS HAS ISSUED A [...]

Hyde County Public Advisory #1 : Hurricane Earl

According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Earl, a well-developed current category 4 hurricane, is forecast to impact the Outer Banks as it makes a NE turn off the coast. This will affect Hyde County with significant wind, rain, and storm surges that may flood low-lying areas of Hyde County, both on the Mainland and [...]

Hurricane EARL: Citizens Should Be Prepared By Thursday

Residents and visitors in Currituck County should be prepared for Hurricane Earl by Thursday, September 2, 2010. According to the current forecast by the National Weather Service, the Outer Banks should begin to experience sustained winds of at least 39 mph by 11 p.m. on Thursday. These sustained winds are expected to affect Currituck County [...]

New Law Affects Landscape Irrigation Systems

The State of North Carolina has created legislation to improve drought management by requiring separate water meters for in-ground irrigation systems. This new law takes affect on July 1, 2009.
House Bill 2499, titled: An act to improve drought preparedness and response in North Carolina, as recommended by the Environmental Review Commission in Section 9a, [...]

Engel appointed as State Health Director

     Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Lanier Cansler today announced the appointment of Dr. Jeffery P. Engel, M.D., as North Carolina State Health Director. He succeeds Dr. Leah Devlin who retired as State Health Director in January but who has continued to serve in an interim capacity. Engel’s appointment is effective March 2.
     “North Carolina [...]

Blackwater Announces Name Change

The controversial security firm Blackwater, involved in the shooting of Iraqi civilians, is changing its name.

Company President Gary Jackson says “effective immediately” the name for the firm’s parent company has been changed to Xe, pronounced “zee”.

Subsidiaries of the U.S.-based firm are also being changed, with Blackwater Lodge and Training Center, best-known for preparing workers for overseas operations, now to be called the U.S. Training Center.

NC DOT to layoff temporary workers

North Carolina Governor, Mike Easley issued the following statement today, regarding the layoff of temporary workers in NC DOT field offices and other cost cutting measures.