COA offers “Computers in the Workplace”

College of The Albemarle’s Human Resources Development/Workforce Readiness Program will offer a 24-hour “Computers in the Workplace” class beginning Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. through March 29th in Building C at the Elizabeth City Campus in Room C-206. The fee for the class [...]

Delicious Beer Bread plus a surprise!

Southern Cooking at its best!
By Eddy Browning
I hope your team won the Super Bowl this year. I always enjoy the Super Bowl but not necessarily for the sport. I enjoy the advertisements, the half-time show, the general of excitement that the Super Bowl breeds and more than anything else, I love the gathering together of [...]

Cooperative Extension offers Canning Classes

Learn hands-on the “ins and outs” of home food preservation during a series of afternoon classes held from 1:00-3:00pm at the Currituck County Center of NC Cooperative Extension.

Filing for Political Offices opens February 13

Currituck residents wishing to toss their hat into the political ring may do so beginning at 12 noon on Monday, February 13, 2012. The filing period for political offices will remain open until 12 noon on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. [Click to read more]

COA offers “Aviation Sheet Metal” Classes

College of The Albemarle’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education division is offering
Aviation Sheet Metal Classes in February. The class information is as follows:

Basic Aviation Sheet Metal (304 contact hours)
This course is intended for individuals who want to enter the sheet metal field as an apprentice in either aviation or construction. The program covers the [...]

Camden Co. Board of Education to meet

The Camden County Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting in the auditorium at Camden Middle School on Thursday, February 9, 2012.  The Closed Session will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the Business Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
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COA offers “Adobe Photoshop Class”

College of The Albemarle’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education division will be offering an Adobe Photoshop class on Tuesday evenings beginning Tuesday, February 7th through March 13th from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the John Wood Foreman Technology Building on the Elizabeth City Campus in Room 128. Learn beginner’s tips and techniques including [...]

Pesticide Disposal Day Scheduled

The Currituck County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will be hosting a Pesticide Disposal Collection Day on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Crop Production Services, 119 Central Lane, Shawboro, NC. This event is sponsored by the N. C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program. [...]

Computers in the Workplace Offered at COA

College of The Albemarle’s Human Resources Development/Workforce Readiness Program will offer a 24-hour “Computers in the Workplace” class beginning Tuesday, October 4, 2011. The class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. through November 15th in Building C at the Elizabeth City Campus in Room C-206. The fee for the class [...]

Four More Counties Added to Disaster Declaration

Currituck, Pitt, Onslow and Washington Now Qualify
RALEIGH – Gov. Bev Perdue this afternoon announced that she has secured federal approval for Currituck, Pitt, Onslow and Washington counties to be added to the federal disaster declaration in North Carolina. This enables families and business owners to seek low-interest loans or grants to help them recover from [...]

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.

Currituck Now Eligible for FEMA Disaster Assistance

Currituck County has been designated for disaster assistance to households and businesses as part of North Carolina’s federal disaster declaration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) informed county officials today, September 2, 2011, following a two-day assessment of local damage from Hurricane Irene.
The following information is provided by FEMA:
Individual Assistance for homeowners and renters can [...]

Corolla beaches Red Flagged

Corolla Ocean Rescue announced this afternoon that the beaches now have red flags posted due to debris washing up in the surf. This makes the water unsafe for swimmers. As a reminder, red flags mean that beachgoers are not allowed to enter the water. Anyone walking on the beach should use caution.
Currituck County government [...]

FEMA Aid for Currituck Residents Not Yet Determined

Currituck County Government will begin meeting with officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency today to determine if Currituck County qualifies for federal disaster aid. This aid would assist individual residents in the recovery from Hurricane Irene.
State and federal inspectors will be in Currituck County this week to assess damage and the need for federally-funded [...]

Dealing with financial difficulties after Hurr. Irene

There are sources of assistance for families dealing with costly storm damage to their homes. Know where to look for help and know your rights should you find yourself faced with home foreclosure in the aftermath of the storm.
First, check homeowners’ and renters’ policies to determine what is covered in the event of disaster. Be [...]

Federal Disaster Declaration for 7 NC Counties

Federal Financial Aid Will Help Families Recover from Storm
RALEIGH — Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that seven North Carolina counties have been approved for federal disaster assistance as a result of damage from Hurricane Irene.
“I urged our federal partners to move quickly on this request for assistance, and they did,” Perdue said. “We’re grateful for [...]

Etheridge appointed to Association Board

Currituck Commissioner Owen Etheridge
Currituck County Commissioner J. Owen Etheridge, Jr., has been appointed to a one-year term as an at-large member of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ Board of Directors by NCACC President Kenneth Edge, a Cumberland County Commissioner.
Etheridge first served on the NCACC Board of Directors from 1997-2001, serving two two-year terms [...]

Currituck Commissioners Special Meeting - 9/12-13

The Currituck County Board of Commissioners will travel to Washington DC for a meeting on Monday, September 12 and 13, 2011 to meet with federal government officials for the annual business, political and economic summit. Meeting will be located at the Congressional Visitor Center Congressional Auditorium, Washington, DC.
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Boil Order Rescinded North of Oregon Inlet

Water System Low Pressure Advisory Rescinded North of Oregon Inlet
The Dare County Water Department is rescinding the Water System Low Pressure Advisory for its water distribution systems north of Oregon Inlet. Samples collected from multiple locations within the distribution systems have been analyzed and found to free of coliform bacteria.
Based on these results, the continued [...]

Currituck Terminates State of Emergency

As of 11:00 am, August 30, 2011 Currituck County is no longer under a State of Emergency due to Hurricane Irene.
Currituck County Government has closed its Emergency Operations Center and county government offices are operating on a regular schedule with normal staffing levels.
The county is currently working with state and federal partners to determine eligibility [...]

Currituck Co. Commissioners Meeting Canceled

The Tuesday, September 6 meeting of the Currituck County Board of Commissioners has been canceled.
The next meeting of the Currituck Co. Board of Commissioners will be held on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 7 pm in the Commissioner’s meeting room at the Historic Currituck County Courthouse.
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NC DOT Ferry Div. alters Pamlico Sound Schedules

Ferry Division continues to assist Hyde County with reentry procedures
MANNS HARBOR — The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division announces it will run an amended Pamlico Sound schedule tomorrow to take residents and emergency personnel to Ocracoke. Hyde County Emergency Management will allow only vehicles with a purple sticker or green sticker entry back [...]

Curfew Begins Tonight for Hatteras Island

At the request of the Dare County Sheriff’s Office, a curfew is in effect tonight from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. During the curfew period, individuals should remain indoors. Those who violate the curfew are subject to criminal prosecution. The curfew will remain in effect until further notice.
The curfew also applies to anyone attempting to [...]

Emergency Shelter Opening Today on Hatteras Island

The American Red Cross is opening an emergency shelter at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo community building today at 6:00 p.m. This shelter is for residents who cannot return to their homes as a result of the storm. Cots will be provided. Please bring any personal items you may need, such as bedding, toiletries, medications, as well as [...]

Pasquotank Board schedules special meeting

NOTICE OF MEETING
The Pasquotank County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 4:00 PM in the Community Room in the Pasquotank County Public Safety Building, 200 East Colonial Avenue, Elizabeth City, NC. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss actions related to Hurricane Irene. [...]