Slight Risk of T-Storms Overnight

by Guy Reade
Residents of Northeastern North Carolina have only a sight risk of hearing the rumble of thunder during the evening hours.
Moyock residents may see some brief showers within the hour, as scattered showers currently over northern Camden county move through the area from the to the east.
Other showers further to the south and west [...]

New Superintendent of Schools for Currituck

Dr. Meghan S. Doyle was sworn in July 1, 2009 as the Superintendent of Currituck County Public Schools. Doyle previously served as Assistant Superintendent and replaces Michael Warren, who recently retired.
At right, Dr. Doyle (L) takes her oath of office as Superintendent, which was administered by Clerk
of Court Sheila Tyler (R).

Photo courtesy of Currituck County [...]

Update : Sligo Accident Snarls Traffic

Two tractor trailers were involved in a midmorning accident in the 2100 block of Caratoke Highway just north of the NC 34 / NC 168 intersection at Sligo. According to a passerby, the accident occured around 10 am, Tuesday morning in front of Powells Farm Market in Sligo.
According to a press release issued by [...]

Currituck Democratic Party July Meeting

The Currituck County Democratic Party will hold a general meeting on Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 pm at the Currituck County Judicial Center, 2801 Caratoke Highway.
For more information, contact Josh Bass at 757-681-4746
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Body of missing swimmer recovered

The body of a missing Greenville woman has been recovered from the Currituck Sound northeast of Poplar Branch Landing, according to a report issued by the Currituck Sheriff’s Office.
Leah Kathleen Bland, age 26, was reported missing at approximately 8 p.m. on the evening of Sunday, June 28. Bland and her friend Rae [...]

Currituck Announces July 4th Festivities

Currituck County’s 17th Annual Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display will be highlighted by a concert by country music star Stephen Cochran. The celebration, set for Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla, will get underway at 5:00 p.m. It will also include a fireworks display, children’s games and activities, and food [...]

Coastal Flood Statement Issued

Issued by The National Weather Service
Wakefield, VA
11:49 am EDT, Thu., Jun. 18, 2009

… MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
PERSISTENT ONSHORE FLOW… ALONG WITH AN INCREASING… LONG PERIOD EASTERLY SWELL… WILL MAINTAIN A MODERATE RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE MID ATLANTIC BEACHES TODAY BETWEEN OCEAN CITY AND CURRITUCK BEACH [...]

Reknowned Outer Banks Author Passes

Kitty Hawk, NC
David Stick, of Kitty Hawk, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Leonard Stick, mother, Maud Hayes Stick, and sister, Charlotte McMullan Stick. He is survived by his three sons, Michael (Debra), Gregory, and Timothy (Kathy); seven grandchildren, Aimee, Renee, Robert, Michael, Josh, [...]

David Stick - Obituary

Kitty Hawk, NC
David Stick, of Kitty Hawk, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Leonard Stick, mother, Maud Hayes Stick, and sister, Charlotte McMullan Stick. He is survived by his three sons, Michael (Debra), Gregory, and Timothy (Kathy); seven grandchildren, Aimee, Renee, Robert, Michael, Josh, [...]

Step it up a Notch at COA

ELIZABETH CITY, NC - College of The Albemarle is offering a FREE summer program geared for those individuals new to college life called “Step It Up A Notch” (SPAN). The SPAN program will build skills in pre-college math, reading, writing, and computer technology. Two sessions are being offered, Mondays through Thursdays at the [...]

Currituck Day at Museum of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, NC - Sunday, May 17th, from 2pm to 5pm, the Museum of the Albemarle will pay special tribute to Currituck County, one of the 13 counties in its interpretive region. A focus on Currituck County artifacts, special recognition from Currituck dignitaries, and a decoy demonstration will highlight the afternoon’s program.
The program will [...]

Local Bridge Among Economic Recovery Contracts

Currituck County is included among the first nine highway and bridge projects funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Gov. Bev Perdue announced on March 24, 2009.
An existing bridge on Shingle Landing Rd, over Shingle Landing Creek in Moyock, will be replaced. According the Governor’s office, a $584,600 contract was awarded to S.T. [...]

Tax Credits available for low to moderate income

People who work but don’t earn a lot of money may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, as well as free help preparing their tax return. It’s not too late but the April 15th deadline to file your taxes is getting close.
IRS estimates that 20 to 25 percent of eligible taxpayers [...]

OLF Community Forum to be Held Saturday

The Currituck and Camden Citizens Against an Outlying Landing Field will host a Community Forum on Saturday, March 21. This meeting is open to the public, and will be held at Camden Middle School, beginning at 4:00 p.m.
This forum will focus on the upcoming release of the Navy’s Environmental Impact Study for the Hale’s Lake [...]

Overnight Roadwork Scheduled on Knotts Island

An overnight work project will close NC 615 in Knotts Island from 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 25 until 5:00 a.m., Thursday, March 26. DOT crews will replace a drainage pipe underneath the road.
The location of the closure on NC 615 is 0.12 miles north of White Neck Road (SR 1390).
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Local photographer to show work at UUCOB

Michael Halminsky will display his work at the Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse on Kitty Hawk Road from March 22 to May 22.
Halminski has been photographing on the Outer Banks ever since he moved to Hatteras Island over 35 years ago. His work is marked by his skill as an artist and by his intimate [...]

Currituck Commissioners / Planning Board to Meet

The Currituck County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting with the Planning Board on Monday, March 23, 2009 , at 5:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Café on Caratoke Highway.
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Commissioners / Planning Board to Meet

[ March 23, 2009; 5:00 pm; ] The Currituck County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting with the Planning Board on Monday, March 23, 2009 , at 5:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Café on Caratoke Highway.

Bess, William Albert - Obituary

Barco Resident
William Albert Bess, 67, of 4092 Caratoke Highway, Barco, NC, died Monday, March 2, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Currituck County, NC to the late Lucian and Nellie Sanderlin Bess and was the husband of Glenda Gillikin Bess. Mr. Bess retired as a Lieutenant with the Currituck County Sheriff Department as [...]

Expressway closed earlier due to ice

At approximately 8:20 a.m., the City of Chesapeake notified the Currituck County Communications Center that the 168 bypass (Chesapeake Expressway) in Chesapeake has been closed due to icy conditions. Chesapeake officials warned motorists to use extreme caution if using Rt. 17 north as an alternate route, also due to icy conditions.
According to Currituck county Public [...]

Currituck Schools Closed on Monday

Currituck County Schools will be closed Monday, March 2 due to hazardous road conditions in parts of the county.
The school system originally sent out an alert at 6:17 a.m. Monday morning that the school system would be operating on a 2 hour delay.
At approximately 7:39 a.m. a second message was sent out via email alert [...]

Download the March 2009 Community Calendar

Download the March 2009 Calendar
Check out this new feature of our website: a monthly community calendar you can DOWNLOAD, PRINT OUT, and put on your refrigerator! If you are a local business owner and would like to sponsor the monthly downloadable calendar, give me a call at: 252.267.3332. Rates are affordable.
Make sure to [...]

Putting Small Acreage to Work

The Currituck Cooperative Extension will present information to help property owners utilize small acreage or small farms on Thursday, February 26, 2009.
“Putting Small Acreage to Work” is a series of programs designed to help potential small agriculture business owners make the right decisions when starting an agricultural enterprise or developing a niche market. Topics include [...]

Meeting : Currituck Co. Airport Advisory Board

The Currituck County Airport Advisory Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, February 26, 7:00 pm, Airport Terminal, Conference Room.
Agenda >> http://co.currituck.nc.us/pdf/AIRPORT-BOARD/airport-agenda-09feb26-special%20mtg.pdf
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Mind the Milk… Got Cookies?

(from left to right) Girl Scouts, Lyla Hanig, age 9, of Powells Point; Kristin Hamm, age 11, of Harbinger; and Mauri Cannon, age 10 of Sligo peddle Girl Scout cookies outside the Shell station in Currituck last Saturday - the first day of “booth sales”. According to Ms. Hanig, the number one best [...]