A letter from the Publisher

For 8 years, I published a newspaper which held local politicians responsible for their actions. I published news articles about their deeds and misdeeds, and in 2008 I went so far as to file a lawsuit against the Currituck Board of Commissioner for violation of the NC Open Meetings Law. I filed that lawsuit because we all have the expectation that our government must conduct the public’s business IN PUBLIC – not at unannounced meetings, where there are no records kept of what was discussed or decided.

Sample Ballots Available for May 4th Primary

Sample ballots for the May 4, 2010, election are provided below.
Democratic Sample Ballot
Republican Sample Ballot
Libertarian or Unaffiliated Voter Not Wishing to Vote in a Party Primary
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Small Business Center Recognized

College of The Albemarle’s Small Business Center recently received the Small Business Center Network Award for the Eastern Region. In order to be considered for the award, small business centers must meet specific criteria set forth in annual reporting guidelines.
Ginger O’Neal, Director of COA’s Small Business Center (SBC) at the Elizabeth City Campus stated [...]

One Stop Voting for May Primary Begins Thursday

One stop absentee voting for the May 4 primary elections begins today, Thursday, April 15 at 8 am. Local Elections Offices are open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Early voting ends on Saturday May 1 at 1 pm. Elections offices will be open that day from 8 am to 1 pm.
Voters who [...]

Two Currituck Commissioners nominated for Award

Nelms and Gregory neck and neck for Braying Ass Award
by Tar Marlign
The Independent newspaper today announced that two Currituck Commissioners are locked in a tight race for the highly coveted Braying Ass Award (BAA) – honoring local politicians who go above and beyond in the call of duty in pursuit of extreme politics.
Commissioners Gene Gregory [...]

Hurricane Preparedness / Summer Safety Workshop

Currituck County Emergency Management will host a hurricane preparedness and summer safety workshop on Wednesday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Corolla Light Sports Center in Corolla. The seminar will provide Currituck County tourism related businesses with information on the 2010 hurricane season outlook, evacuation and re-entry procedures, rip current safety (red [...]

Kleman, Brenda - Obituary

Harbinger, NC
Brenda M. Kleman, 57, of Harbinger NC, died Saturday, March 27, 2010 at home.

She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Gary P. Kleman; two sons, Ryan G. Kleman and wife Elizabeth of Charlotte NC, and Bradley S. Kleman and wife Erika of Gilroy CA; Her father Stanly Povelaitis of Sugarloaf PA; [...]

April Blood Drives

Listed below is the American Red Cross blood drive schedule for the month of April 2010.

DATE
LOCATION
TIME
COUNTY

04/01/10
Guardian Care-Elizabeth City
1-5 PM
Pasquotank

04/06/10
Weeksville Lions Club
2-7 PM
Pasquotank

04/06/10
Cape Hatteras Secondary School-Buxton
12-6 PM
Dare

04/07/10
Outer Banks Hospital-Nags Head
11-4 PM
Dare

04/12/10
Ocracoke Community School
2:30-7 PM
Hyde

04/13/10
Kitty Hawk UMC
12-6 PM
Dare

04/13/10
Camden County High School-Band Room
10-4 PM
Camden

 
Sponsored by S.A.D.D.)

04/14/10
Chowan University-Hawks Nest
10:30-4 PM
Hertford

 
(Sponsored by Science Club) in Murfreesboro

04/15/10
USCG @ ATTC-Building 4
9-3 PM
Pasquotank

04/15/10
Jarvisburg [...]

Sheriff’s Office Schedules
“Operation Medicine Drop”

     The Currituck County Sheriff’s Office will conduct Operation Medicine Drop on Thursday, March 18 to collect expired or unused medications.

     Operation Medicine Drop is a program administered by Safe Kids North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Insurance. Local law enforcement agencies participate by staging collection events in their communities.

     On March 18, officials from the Sheriff’s [...]

Fruit Tree Pruning Demonstration Scheduled

The Currituck County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will be sponsoring a pruning demonstration workshop for fruit trees on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. This program will begin by meeting in the employee parking area at the Currituck County Extension Center in Barco, North Carolina before traveling to a local orchard for [...]

Camden Retreat Cancelled

The Camden County Board of Commissioners retreat to be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010 and Friday, March 5, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at the Currituck Extension Center, US158, Currituck, NC, has been cancelled.
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Bonsai Class Offered

The North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, is sponsoring a Bonsai Class on Saturday, March 13, 2010. Cost is $50.00. The instructor will be Ronnie Baum, of the Virginia Bonsai Society. This class is for beginners and those already familiar with the art of Bonsai. A variety of plant material will be offered. All [...]

Currituck Democrats Prepare for May 4 Primary Election

Currituck, NC - Two incumbent Currituck County Commissioners must first navigate a challenge in the May 4 Democratic Primary before they can square off against Republican opponents in the November general election.
Democrat Commissioner Barry C. Nelms, of Poplar Branch faces challenger David M. Palmer, Sr. of Barco for the Currituck County District 3 seat. [...]

County Encourages Preparation for Winter Storm

     Currituck County Emergency Management encourages citizens to prepare for the approaching winter storm to best ensure public safety. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Currituck County in effect from 7 p.m. this evening until 1 a.m., Jan. 31, 2010.
     According to the National Weather Service, an approaching storm system will produce [...]

Chairs of County Commissions Ask Navy to Remove OLF Site from

Chairs of the county boards of commissioners for Camden, Currituck and Pasquotank recently delivered a letter to Secretary of the Navy Raymond Mabus. The commissioners
formally asked that Hale’s Lake, Camden County be removed from the list
of possible choices for the Outlying Landing Field.

Moonlight Legend Lore and Ghost Tour at Whalehead Club

Explore the Moonlight Legend, Lore and Ghosts of the Whalehead Club on
Saturday, February 6, 2010 beginning at 7:00pm. This guided tour is the most fun you can
have for $14! Maybe you have toured the colorful rooms in the daylight and been curious
about what it would feel like to be in the 21,000 sq. ft residence [...]

Currituck 911 Issues resolved

Communications problems in the Currituck County 911 system, resulting from a lightning strike during this afternoon’s thunderstorm have been resolved, according to Mary Newns, director Currituck County Emergency Management.
County officials had reported that the 911 system was experiencing some problems after lightning strikes near the county offices in Currituck, around 3:49 this afternoon.
A similar series [...]

Currituck Co. experiences 911 disruption

Currituck County, NC is experiencing interruptions in 9-1-1 service due to a lightning strike at the county’s Communications Center. County staff is currently working to fix this problem. Any citizen who calls 9-1-1 and does not receive an answer can reach a dispatcher by calling 252-232-2216 or 252-232-2424.
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Risk of Rip Currents Friday

Issued by The National Weather Service
Wakefield, VA
5:10 am EDT, Fri., Jul. 24, 2009
… MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…
… MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…
A CONTINUED SOUTHEAST SWELL WILL CONTINUE TO CREATE A MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS TODAY FOR AREA BEACHES FROM OCEAN CITY MARYLAND SOUTH [...]

Currituck Firefighters respond to Nursing Home Fire

84 Sentara Residents evacuated by Staff
( Barco ) - An early morning fire at Sentara Nursing Home in Barco resulted in the evacuation of 84 residents. According to Currituck County Public Information Officer, Randall Edwards, fire alarms went off at approximately 12:20 am this morning (Wednesday). Edwards related that the 911 emergency dispatch [...]

Risk of Rip Tides through Thursday Evening

Issued by The National Weather Service
Wakefield, VA
5:48 pm EDT, Wed., Jul. 22, 2009
… MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING…
INCREASING SOUTHEASTERLY SWELL… AND AN ONSHORE WIND FLOW WILL CREATE A MODERATE THREAT OF RIP CURRENTS ON THURSDAY FOR AREA BEACHES FROM OCEAN CITY MARYLAND SOUTH TO THE NORTHERN OUTER [...]

Joint Meeting cancelled : Possible Open Meetings Violation

Currituck County officials have rescheduled a joint meeting between the Currituck County Board of Commissioners and the Currituck County Economic Development Advisory Board, after John H Snowden, III - publisher and editor of The Independent, called into question whether appropriate public notice had been posted for the meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 23.
An email and [...]

Currituck BOC & EDAB announce Special Meeting

Special Meeting Announcement
The Currituck County Board of Commissioners and Economic Development Advisory Board will be holding a special meeting on Thursday, July 23, at 7:00 pm in the Currituck County Cooperative Extension Center board room, 107 Community Way, Barco, NC.
Visit www.currituckgovernment.com or call 232-2075 for a meeting agenda.
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Famous people who died today …

A few of the famous people who passed away on July 21:
Dave Garroway, 1982, age 69 (b.Jul 13, 1913) - Today Show’s 1st host 1951-61

Basil Rathbone, 1967, age 75 (b.Jun 13, 1892) - Actor played Sherlock Holmes

Washington Roebling, 1926, age 89 (b.May 26, 1837) - Engineer : Brooklyn Bridge

Alan B. Jr. Shepard, 1998, age 74 [...]

Continued Risk of Riptides on Tuesday

Issued by The National Weather Service
Wakefield, VA
1:54 am EDT, Tue., Jul. 21, 2009
… MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING…
A PERSISTENT ONSHORE FLOW BETWEEN 10 AND 15 MPH… ALONG WITH SOUTHEASTERLY SWELLS OF 1 TO 3 FEET WITH PERIODS RANGING BETWEEN 8 AND 13 SECONDS… WILL PROVIDE AN INCREASED RISK FOR RIP [...]