Currituck Advisory Boards Shuffled

The Currituck County Board of Commissioners at their Monday, January 5 meeting completed the second step in adjusting county advisory boards. In several agenda items, the Board reviewed commissioner’s appointments of citizen members to several of the county advisory boards: Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, and Economic Development Board.

County manager Dan Scanlon explained, that at their previous meeting, the Bord adopted new procedures for commissioner’s appointments to several county advisory boards. As part of that procedure, county staf members had taken current appointees and assigned them to a commissioner. The current board appointments were laid out in each commissioner’s agenda package.

Camden / Currituck Boards hear concerns on OLF

Barco - The Currituck County Board of Commissioners listened to citizen concerns regarding the Navy’s proposed Outlying Landing Field during a January 12, 2009 update meeting.
In addition, commissioners reinforced the need to educate all Currituck residents on the importance of the topic. The Navy has identified the Hales Lake area of Camden County, bordering [...]

Fire Ant Quarantine Area Expanded

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is expanding a state quarantine for the imported fire ant in a continuing effort to monitor and address this pest. With the expansion, the quarantine now includes portions or entire areas of 67 counties.
The quarantine expansion means residents and business owners in all of Camden, [...]

Bank Robbery Reported in Moyock

For the second time in a little more than a month, the Currituck Sheriff’s Office is investigating the robbery of a Moyock Bank.

According to a press release from Currituck Public Information Officer, Randall Edwards, a bank robbery occurred on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at the Bank of the Commonwealth, 562 Caratoke Highway, in Moyock.

Edwards related that an unidentified person got away from the bank with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect was reported to be unarmed at the time of the robbery, which took place at approximately 3:15 p.m. No injuries were reported.

Corolla Greenways to be Discussed

Currituck County will host a community meeting intended to share information and receive citizen feedback regarding the proposed construction of a 1.06 mile greenway, or multi use path, in the Corolla community. All Currituck County residents are invited to attend.
This special meeting will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to [...]

Term limits re-established on Currituck Advisory Boards

The Currituck County Board of Commissioner approved changes to the ordinance which stipulates the method by which county advisory board members are selected and how long they may serve.

According to a presentation by County Attorney, Ike McRee, the ordinance considered at the Monday, December 15 meeting is the first of a two step process whichwill provide each member of the Currituck County Board of Commissioners with appointments to the boards, commissioners and authorities that are created and appointed by the Currituck County Board of Commissioners.

NWS Issues High Wind Advisory

The National Weather Service at Wakefield, Va., has issued a wind advisory through this evening for northeastern North Carolina, including the Albemarle region.
Wind gust of 45 to 55 mph are possible late this afternoon and evening, with sustained northwestersly winds of 25 to 30 mph throughout the day.
In addition, the Weather Service has [...]

Cooperative Extension Sponsors “Going Green” event

[ January 31, 2009; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] There is a growing movement of environmentally conscious and well-informed consumers who are thinking about their finances, managing their money and making choices for their future in a new way. They are making choices based on whether or not products and services are earth-friendly, ethically-produced and made, recyclable and energy-efficient. Are you part of the [...]

Report: Hale’s Lake Site Unsuitable for OLF

Significant safety, economic and environmental issues are top concerns for the potential Outlying Landing Field (OLF) site Hale’s Lake, Camden County according to a new, 34-page Environmental Impact Study.
The report is the result of more than three months of research by Cary environmental consulting firm Withers & Ravenel to examine soil make-up, condition, drainage, impacts [...]

Shawboro PO celebrates Christmas

Local home school students recently helped decorate the Christmas tree at Shawboro Post Office. Ornaments were made by students at Shawboro Elementary School. Pictured are: Back Row (L-R) Grace Ferebee, Elizabeth Ferebee; Front Row (L-R) Erika Sawyer, Paul Sawyer, Thomas Ferebee.
More Stories Like This …Currituck Schools Closed on Monday on March 2nd, 2009Powell’s [...]

Celebrity Waitstaff Entertains Diners

Local celebrities who waited tables at the Moyock Woman’s Club Brunch on Dec. 14 are, from left to right, Patty Stark, Assistant Principal of Shawboro ES, Caroline Harris, MWC member, Shannon Kinser, Chamber of Commerce, and Pat Stretar, Board of Education. Proceeds from the Brunch totaled $2417.11, which will go to Albemarle Hopeline. [...]

Third attempt to be made to dredge Whalehead Channel

Currituck County has enlisted the services of a former director of a state environmental agency in renewed efforts to dredge the boat channel leading into the Whalehead Club boat basin.

Charles Jones - former director of the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) - is expected to work as a consultant for Currituck County in their most recent attempt to dredge the channel leading to the boat basin.

Animal Shelter projected at $2.5M

Leaders of the Animal Lovers Assistance League (ALAL) presented plans for a new animal shelter to the Board of Commissioners and County Staff, in a worksession prior to the Monday, December 15 Commissioner’s meeting.

     According to the presentation by ALAL?president, Ginger Sikes, theproposed shelter will cost approximately $2.5 million. The group is seeking funding from the county to cover $1.5 million of the projected cost.

     The proposed facility would include amenities such as dog walks, a clinic, and meeting / educational rooms - making it, in Sikes opinion, one of the best such facilities in the nation. Sikes’ presentation states the ALAL?has nearly $1 million in pledges for donatyions of in-kind services including:?labor, landscaping and other construction oriented tasks.

Civil War Trail Markers Dedicated

Local citizens and county officials gathered at the Historic Currituck County Courthouse prior to Monday’s Board meeting to dedicate a series of historical markers commemorating Currituck County’s role in the Civil War.
According to Chris Meekins, author and staff member at the NC?Department of Archives and History, Currituck County held great importance, both geographically and strategically during the early days of the Civil War. According to Meekins, author of the book “Elizabeth City, North Carolina and the Civil War”, the network of sounds and rivers across the region, particularly Currituck Sound, the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal and North River became an important supply line for Federal forces. Meekins related that Currituck was an early target for the Union forces, and a continuing target for Confederate forces.

Liberty Tree Dedicated

     Bob Kohler of the American Legion Post 288 orchestrated the donation of a Liberty Tree to both of our new Elementary schools, Shawboro and Jarvisburg. Kohler and other American Legion members along with staff and students of Jarvisburg Elementary recently held a tree dedication ceremony. Both Jarvisburg and Shawboro Elementary Schools would like [...]

Moyock Student appears in Christmas Production

A local Moyock Elementary Student, Ryan Vazquetelles, was chosen to appear in the production of ‘Holidays in Virginia’. Vazquetelles will be performing in public shows on Friday, December 12th, at 7 p.m., Saturday December 13th, at 3 p.m. and Sunday December 14th, at 3 p.m. at the Tidewater Community College Roper Center in Norfolk, Virginia. [...]

Nelms & Gregory Resign from Advisory Boards

by John?H? Snowden, III
Publisher / Editor
nencnews@yahoo.com
In the week leading up to the Thanksgiving holidays, prior Board of Commissioners Chairman Barry Nelms and outgoing ChairmanGene Gregory communicated a desire to remove themselves frm the various regional advisory boards on which they serve.
An email from Nelms requested that the agebnda for the December 1st commissioners be [...]

Etheridge given Nod as Chairman

O’Neal selected as Vice Chairman
by John?H? Snowden, III
Publisher / Editor
nencnews@yahoo.com
The newly sworn in Board of Commissioners selected a new chairman and vice chairman at their Monday December 1 meeting.
Receiving unanimous approval after nomination for the position of Chairman was Commissioner Owen Etehridge (R - District 4) Etheridge has served for the last two years [...]

Bowden Recognized for Service

Nelms (right) congratulates Bowden (left)A lengthy career of public service was honored by many on Dec. 1, 2008, as outgoing Commissioner Ernie Bowden attended his final meeting as a member of the Board of Commissioners.
Bowden served a total of 24 years as County Commissioner and has been involved in many events, projects and initiatives throughout [...]

Planning Tour Highlights “Green” Examples

Local efforts to employ sustainable materials, harness natural energy and develop proactive measures for preserving the natural environment were featured during a “Green Building Walk & Talk”, hosted by the Currituck County Planning Department on November 20, 2008.
Currituck Senior Planner Holly White led the outing, which began at the Historic Courthouse and included stops [...]

Currituck Transfer Station Hours Change

Effective Saturday, December 13, 2008, the Currituck County Transfer Station will operate on the following
Winter Schedule:
December 13, 2008 - April 30, 2009
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Sunday: closed
Effective on May 1, 2009, the Currituck County Transfer Station will operate on the following schedule:
Summer Schedule:
May 1, [...]

DMV Mobile Unit - Schedule

The Department of Motor Vehicles Mobile Unit which visits Currituck County once a month is changing its schedule. Beginning with March 6, 2008 the DMV Mobile Unit will come to Currituck on the Thursday of the first full week of each month.
This Mobile Unit will still be located in the Historic Courthouse parking lot [...]

Commissioners Encourage Participation on Advisory Boards

 
Currituck County residents can take an active role in county government by applying to join one of many Advisory Boards that support the Board of Commissioners.
There are currently 18 listed Advisory Boards in Currituck, each of which represents a specific field. These include the Airport Advisory Board, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Advisory Board, Fire [...]

Nelms Cited for Noise Violation

Currituck County Commissioner Barry Nelms has run afoul of the Currituck County noise ordinance once again. Nelms was cited last weekend for violating the County Noise Ordinance on Saturday, November 22 at approximately 10:32 pm.

Currituck Board Expands to Seven members

Monday night will mark an historic event in the history of Currituck County government, when a newly elected At Large and District 2 commissioner will be added to the five member Board of Commissioners.