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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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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 [...]

Currituck Co Schools to Open Tuesday

Currituck Co Schools announces 2011 Opening of School
We will be opening school tomorrow, Tuesday, August 30th, following a REGULAR schedule. Parents of kindergarten students should follow the staggered entry schedule originally provided by the school. We understand that some families may be recovering from damages sustained from Hurricane Irene and students may not be able [...]

Currituck OBX Reopens to Visitors on Tuesday

Currituck County will reopen the Outer Banks areas of Corolla and Carova Beach to the general public at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2011.
Vacationers should exercise patience as rental agencies complete final tasks to ensure the readiness of accommodations. In some areas, staff will still be removing debris and making repairs. All citizens should [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Partial Re-Entry for Portions of Dare County

The Dare County Control Group has announced the beginning of a limited re-entry procedure to portions of Dare County, to be done in priority phases, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28 for Residents and Property Owners. However, The 2:00 p.m. limited re-entry procedure will not include access to Hatteras Island or the Town of [...]