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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Access to Outer Banks Closed, Currituck Sets up Shelter

Access to the Currituck Outer Banks and Dare County remains CLOSED to all traffic. NC Highway Patrol will stop all motorists in Currituck at the north side of the Wright Memorial Bridge.
Currituck County Government will open a shelter within the county for residents whose homes were damaged during Hurricane Irene. Residents needing the shelter should [...]

Damage Assessments Are Underway in Dare County

Damage assessment teams have begun doing an initial assessment of the destruction caused by Hurricane Irene. During the storm, there were widespread reports of flooding, power outages and compromised road conditions that are being assessed this morning as quickly as possible.
Emergency Management advises everyone to stay indoors, and not attempt to drive until advised to [...]

Extensive Soundside Flooding Throughout Dare County

Dare County Emergency Management reports soundside flooding will continue until at least 9:00 p.m. tonight and advises everyone to remain indoors and not attempt to drive or enter the water.
The Town of Duck
Duck Road (NC 12) is currently impassable in several locations due to sound side flooding specifically in the area of Sunset Grill and [...]

No Entry into the Currituck Outer Banks or Dare County

There are widespread reports of power outages, downed lines, fallen trees and impassable roads in Dare and Currituck counties. Contingency plans and resources are ready to begin restoration efforts as soon as it is safe to begin. Restoration efforts will be outlined in upcoming bulletins from Emergency Management after the initial damage assessment [...]

NHC : Advisory #30 - Irene

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WTNT34 KNHC 272055
TCPAT4
BULLETIN
HURRICANE IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 30
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
500 PM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011
…IRENE ABOUT TO RE-EMERGE OVER THE ATLANTIC WATERS…
SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…36.2N 76.0W
ABOUT 50 MI…80 KM SSE OF NORFOLK VIRGINIA
ABOUT 340 MI…545 KM SSW OF NEW YORK CITY
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED [...]

NHC : Advisory #29 - Irene

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WTNT34 KNHC 271448
TCPAT4
BULLETIN
HURRICANE IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 29
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
1100 AM EDT SAT AUG 27 2011
…IRENE BATTERING EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA…TROPICAL STORM
CONDITIONS SPREADING NORTHWARD ALONG THE DELMARVA COAST…
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…35.2N 76.4W
ABOUT 50 MI…80 KM W OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 120 MI…190 KM [...]

Wood, Jack - Obituary

Manteo, NC - Major Jack Lee Wood, USMC retired, 69 of Manteo, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Nancy and children, Debbie and husband Mike Minton of Creswell and their three children, Codi Matthew and Mike, Linda and husband Ed Dick of Liverpool, PA and their [...]