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 [...]

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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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Elizabeth City / Pasquotank Schools announce Delay

The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School District is planning to operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, August 29th. Parents are asked to continue to monitor local media for any updates.
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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 [...]

Currituck Co. Schools to be closed Monday

Currituck County School officials have announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, August 29th due to hazardous conditions created by Hurricane Irene. Monday will be an OPTIONAL teacher workday for 10 month employees, including Teacher Assistants. 11 and 12 month employees not reporting to work should contact their supervisor and will need to [...]

Currituck Co. Schools Close Friday

Due to approaching Hurricane Irene, all schools will be closed to students AND STAFF on Friday, August 26th. JP Knapp students will NOT be attending classes at COA on Friday as well. 11 and 12 month employees will need to use annual leave.
More information, as it is available, will be posted to [...]

Currituck Co. Schools Close Thursday

Dare County is issuing a mandatory evacuation of tourists beginning at 8 am tomorrow morning. Therefore, Currituck County School administrators have decided that all schools will be CLOSED on Thursday, August 25th due to the increased volume of traffic on our highways.
This will be an OPTIONAL workday for 10 month employees; 12 month [...]

COA Offers Aviation Classes

College of The Albemarle’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education division is offering an evening Aviation Class in Basic Aviation Sheet Metal. The class information is as follows:
Basic Aviation Sheet Metal (274 contact hours)
This course is intended for individuals who want to enter the sheet metal field as an apprentice in either aviation or construction. [...]

Dare SGA Holds St. Patrick’s Day Mixer

Dare SGA Holds St. Patricks Day Mixer
Student Genevieve Noyes (left) stopped by for some “green” treats on her way to class. Dare County Campus Student Government Association (SGA) representatives Anne Corleto, Rose Gard and Tobin Davis greeted students throughout the day at the SGA’s St. Patrick’s Day Mixer.
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2010 Currituck County Voter’s Guide

We are currently updating the 2010 Voter’s Guide for Currituck County. Here you will find information on polling places in Currituck, sample ballots, candidates for each race, profiles and question and answers.

2010 Voter’s Guide for Currituck County

Area Schools Schedule Late Starts

In anticipation of excess rain and wind as the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole interact with a stalled frontal boundary of eastern North Carolina, local school systems have announced delayed openings for Thursday, September 30. The following schools systems will open on a 2 hour delay:
Camden County Schools
Currituck County Schools
Edenton - Chowan County Schools
Elizabeth [...]

COA’s P.N. Graduates Pass NCLEX-PN Exam

     All twelve of College of The Albemarle’s Practical Nursing graduates have passed their NCLEX-PN exam on the first try. The members of the July 2010 graduating class are:
Bertie County: Latasha Roberson
Camden County: Nikki Black and Lara Thompson
Currituck County: Stacey Pafford, Jessica Phelps, and Sarah Waymack
Dare County: Katelyn Allen and Anna [...]

EC-Pasquotanks Schools Annouce Delay for Friday

Parents Urged to Monitor Media for Possible Updates
Due to forecasted weather conditions, school openings in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank will be delayed two hours for Friday, September 3, 2010. However, parents should continue to monitor local media outlets for possible updates through Friday morning.
Announcements regarding school operations will be made through the School Connects Phone Notification [...]

COA Dare County Classes Cancelled

All classes at the Dare County Campus of the College of the Albemarle (COA) are cancelled as of 10 am, Thursday, Sepetmeber 2 through Friday, September 3, according to Lisa Johnson, Director of Marketing and Communications for COA.
Monitor this website or our Twitter ( http://www.twitter.com/nencnews/ ) for more closings
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Currituck Schools closed on Thursday and Friday

Update ( September 2, 2010 at 11:00am )
Currituck County Schools will be closed to students and staff Friday, September 3, 2010. Hurricane Earl continues to be an imminent threat to Currituck County, and for that reason, School System Administration have decided to cancel school for Friday to ensure the safety of staff and students.
No [...]

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Schools keep an eye on Earl

School District Keeps Eye on Tropical Weather
Parents Encouraged to Monitor Local Media
The Administrative Team for the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public
Schools (ECPPS) is beginning preparations for the possibility of
tropical weather later this week. According to Superintendent Linwood
Williams, district officials are receiving periodic updates from the
Pasquotank County Emergency Management Services. In the event that
Hurricane Earl moves through northeastern [...]

Currituck Schools participate in “Child Find”

Child Find, An effort coordinated by the Currituck County Schools and the Exceptional Children Division of the State Department of Public Instruction, is helping to locate children with disabilities. Child Find helps identify children and youths ages 0 to 21 in need of special education and related services. The program also informs parents [...]

COA Gearing Up for Fall Semester Registration!

Classes begin August 23rd
College of The Albemarle is getting ready to enroll students for Fall Semester classes and they’re expecting a crowd! As compared to last year, early registration figures show a 20% increase in enrollment, applications to the college are up 10% and financial aid applications received weekly are up 60%.
The [...]

COA BLET Program Holds Recognition Ceremony

College of The Albemarle’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Program held a recognition ceremony on Friday, May 7, 2010 at the Elizabeth City Campus. Keynote speaker for the event was Mr. Michael D. Robertson, Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Mr. Joe DeStefano, Department Chair of Health Sciences and Public Services reminded [...]

State Superintendent Tours NC Schools
in OLF’s Crosshairs

Atkinson visits Camden and Currituck counties to investigate impacts of OLF on local school systems
N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson visited northeast North Carolina today to hear from local officials the potential impacts the Navy’s proposed Outlying Landing Field (OLF) would have on area schools if Camden County were chosen. After visiting with [...]

Currituck Officials to meet with COA president

The Currituck County Board of Education, Currituck County Board of Commissioners and newly selected College of the Albemarle President, Dr. Kandi W. Deitemeyer, will have lunch at the Coinjock Marina at 12:30 after their meeting in Camden.
College of The Albemarle’s Board of Trustees selected Dr. Kandi W. Deitemeyer to serve as COA’s ninth president. [...]