Harbinger Man Charged in Shooting Death

Thomas Paul O’Malley, age 31, of 106 Cardinal Drive, Harbinger has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder, and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony in connection with a shooting in the early morning hours of Monday, August 29.
According to a news release from the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office, Currituck County 911 [...]

Currituck OBX Access Remains Limited as Crews Work in Area

The Currituck County Outer Banks currently remains CLOSED to everyone but essential personnel. Visitors and guests attempting to enter Corolla will be turned back at the NC Highway Patrol checkpoint in Duck.
ONLY year-round residents, property owners and individuals with Priority I critical needs passes or Priority II business reentry permits are being allowed entry into [...]

Closings and Delays

Closings and Delays

Camden Co. Schools - 2 hr Delay Mon., Aug 29, 2011
Chesapeake Public Schools - Delayed Opening Until 9:00 AM (Open For Staff At 9am)
College of the Albemarle, Dare County Campus - Closed Mon., Aug 29, 2011
Currituck Co. Schools - Closed Mon., Aug 29, 2011 (Optional workday for 10 month employees)
Edenton-Chowan Schools - 2 [...]

Limited Access Allowed into Currituck OBX

Currituck County Government will reopen access to Corolla and Carova Beach at 7:00 pm today on a limited basis. ONLY year-round residents, property owners and individuals with Priority I critical needs passes or Priority II business re-entry permits will be allowed access.
The Currituck Outer Banks will remain closed to vacationers and guests until further notice.
Dominion [...]

Elizabeth City / Pasquotank Schools announce Delay

The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School District is planning to operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, August 29th. Parents are asked to continue to monitor local media for any updates.
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Currituck County Offices will Open on Monday

Most Currituck County Government facilities will open on a regular schedule on Monday, August 28, 2011. Offices will be open from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
All will open with the exception of the following: NC Cooperative Extension Center, Powell’s Point Senior Center, the Corolla Visitor’s Center, and the Corolla Satellite Government office. These facilities [...]

Dominion Power crews working to restore Power in Southern Currituck

Dominion Power has notified Currituck Emergency Management that the Aydlett substation is not serviceable - therefore power is out from Coinjock to the southern border of Currituck. This also includes the areas of Corolla and Carova Beach on the Outer Banks.
Dominion Power crews are working the situation, but there is no estimated timeframe for power [...]

Currituck Co. Schools to be closed Monday

Currituck County School officials have announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, August 29th due to hazardous conditions created by Hurricane Irene. Monday will be an OPTIONAL teacher workday for 10 month employees, including Teacher Assistants. 11 and 12 month employees not reporting to work should contact their supervisor and will need to [...]

Currituck County to open Shelter at 1:00 pm

Currituck County Government will open an emergency shelter today, August 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. for county residents displaced by Hurricane Irene.
The shelter will be established in the gymnasium at Currituck County High School, located at 4203 Caratoke Highway. The public will use the gym entrance closest to the football field.
Currituck County will arrange for [...]

Access to Outer Banks Closed, Currituck Sets up Shelter

Access to the Currituck Outer Banks and Dare County remains CLOSED to all traffic. NC Highway Patrol will stop all motorists in Currituck at the north side of the Wright Memorial Bridge.
Currituck County Government will open a shelter within the county for residents whose homes were damaged during Hurricane Irene. Residents needing the shelter should [...]

Extensive Soundside Flooding Throughout Dare County

Dare County Emergency Management reports soundside flooding will continue until at least 9:00 p.m. tonight and advises everyone to remain indoors and not attempt to drive or enter the water.
The Town of Duck
Duck Road (NC 12) is currently impassable in several locations due to sound side flooding specifically in the area of Sunset Grill and [...]

No Entry into the Currituck Outer Banks or Dare County

There are widespread reports of power outages, downed lines, fallen trees and impassable roads in Dare and Currituck counties. Contingency plans and resources are ready to begin restoration efforts as soon as it is safe to begin. Restoration efforts will be outlined in upcoming bulletins from Emergency Management after the initial damage assessment [...]

Currituck Co. Gov’t. Offers Post Irene Safety Tips

Currituck County residents must take several steps to ensure the safety of themselves and their families following Hurricane Irene.
As soon as the winds subside below 50 mph, Currituck officials disperse throughout the county to begin damage assessment and plan for debris removal. Property owners currently in the county should wait until daylight to begin assessing [...]

NHC : Advisory #30 - Irene

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WTNT34 KNHC 272055
TCPAT4
BULLETIN
HURRICANE IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 30
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
500 PM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011
…IRENE ABOUT TO RE-EMERGE OVER THE ATLANTIC WATERS…
SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…36.2N 76.0W
ABOUT 50 MI…80 KM SSE OF NORFOLK VIRGINIA
ABOUT 340 MI…545 KM SSW OF NEW YORK CITY
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED [...]

Camden Co. : Mandatory Evacuation of Low Lying Area

FOR CAMDEN COUNTY…A MANDATORY EVACUATION IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL
LOW LYING AREAS IS ONGOING. FOR MORE INFORMATION…PLEASE CALL
2 5 2…3 3 1…7 4 7 4.
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Perquimans Co. : Voluntary Evacuation of Low-Lying Areas

FOR PERQUIMANS COUNTY…A VOLUNTARY EVACUATION OF LOW LYING AREAS
IS ONGOING. A RED CROSS SHELTER HAS OPENED AT THE PERQUIMANS
MIDDLE SCHOOL…AT 312 WEST MAIN STREET IN WINFALL. FOR MORE
INFORMATION…PLEASE CALL 2 5 2…4 2 6…5 7 5 1.
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Public Health and Safety Tips During the Hurricane

Currituck County residents should be reminded to practice caution during the hurricane. With the power outages rising, generator use is on the rise. Practice these safety tips if you are using a generator:
? Make sure the generator is at least 20 feet away from your home and not near any doors, windows, or other [...]

NHC : Advisory #29A - Irene

…IRENE MOVING ACROSS EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA…

SUMMARY OF 200 PM EDT…1800 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…35.5N 76.3W
ABOUT 45 MI…70 KM WNW OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 95 MI…155 KM S OF NORFOLK VIRGINIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…85 MPH…140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NNE OR 15 DEGREES AT 15 MPH…24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…950 MB…28.05 INCHES

NHC : Advisory #29 - Irene

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WTNT34 KNHC 271448
TCPAT4
BULLETIN
HURRICANE IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 29
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
1100 AM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011
…IRENE BATTERING EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA…TROPICAL STORM
CONDITIONS SPREADING NORTHWARD ALONG THE DELMARVA COAST…
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————–
LOCATION…35.2N 76.4W
ABOUT 50 MI…80 KM W OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 120 MI…190 KM [...]

Currituck Officials Urge Caution as Conditions Worsen

Currituck County residents should remain indoors on Saturday, August 27, 2011 as Hurricane Irene enters the area and conditions worsen throughout the day.
Vacationers scheduled to arrive this weekend should contact their rental agency prior to traveling to Currituck. Public access into Corolla may be denied or limited in the next few days, depending on the [...]

NHC : Advisory #28A - Irene

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WTNT34 KNHC 271146
TCPAT4

BULLETIN
HURRICANE IRENE INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 28A
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
800 AM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011

…CENTER OF IRENE MAKES LANDFALL NEAR CAPE LOOKOUT NORTH
CAROLINA…

SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT…1200 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…34.7N 76.5W
ABOUT 5 MI…10 KM NNE OF CAPE LOOKOUT NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 60 MI…100 KM SW OF [...]

NWS Wakefield Issues Tornado Warning for Chesapeake

The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va has issued a Tornado Warning for Central and Western Chesapeake effective until 9 am Saturday, August 27.

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TORNADO WARNING
VAC550-810-271300-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.TO.W.0060.110827T1225Z-110827T1300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
TORNADO WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
825 AM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A

* TORNADO WARNING FOR…
CITY OF CHESAPEAKE [...]

Dare County Advises Everyone to Stay Indoors

Hurricane Irene will pass over Dare County throughout today bringing severe weather conditions including strong winds, heavy rains, storm surge and the risk of flooding and soundside flooding. Everyone is advised to stay indoors and do not attempt to drive or enter the water.
Conditions will deteriorate throughout the day. [...]

Currituck Co. Advises Incoming Vacationers to Delay Travel

Currituck County Government recommends that all incoming vacationers scheduled to arrive today in the Currituck Outer Banks delay their travel until Hurricane Irene passes through the area and damage assessment teams complete post-storm evaluations.
Vacationers should contact their rental agency prior to their trip. The rental agencies will have updated information on local conditions, including road [...]

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 [...]