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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]
Rorer, Deborah (Debbie) Cundiff - Obituary
Currituck, NC - At sunrise on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, Debbie Rorer, 56 of Currituck County, NC, wife of Commissioner John Rorer, lost her long battle with cancer and left her pain behind forever.
Debbie was born in Newport News, VA March 31, 1955 to William E. Cundiff II, who predeceased [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dominion Power crews working to restore Power in Southern Currituck
Dominion Power has notified Currituck Emergency Management that the Aydlett substation is not serviceable - therefore power is out from Coinjock to the southern border of Currituck. This also includes the areas of Corolla and Carova Beach on the Outer Banks.
Dominion Power crews are working the situation, but there is no estimated timeframe for power [...]
Currituck County to open Shelter at 1:00 pm
Currituck County Government will open an emergency shelter today, August 28, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. for county residents displaced by Hurricane Irene.
The shelter will be established in the gymnasium at Currituck County High School, located at 4203 Caratoke Highway. The public will use the gym entrance closest to the football field.
Currituck County will arrange for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Currituck Co. Gov’t. Offers Post Irene Safety Tips
Currituck County residents must take several steps to ensure the safety of themselves and their families following Hurricane Irene.
As soon as the winds subside below 50 mph, Currituck officials disperse throughout the county to begin damage assessment and plan for debris removal. Property owners currently in the county should wait until daylight to begin assessing [...]
Public Health and Safety Tips During the Hurricane
Currituck County residents should be reminded to practice caution during the hurricane. With the power outages rising, generator use is on the rise. Practice these safety tips if you are using a generator:
? Make sure the generator is at least 20 feet away from your home and not near any doors, windows, or other [...]
Currituck Co. Advises Incoming Vacationers to Delay Travel
Currituck County Government recommends that all incoming vacationers scheduled to arrive today in the Currituck Outer Banks delay their travel until Hurricane Irene passes through the area and damage assessment teams complete post-storm evaluations.
Vacationers should contact their rental agency prior to their trip. The rental agencies will have updated information on local conditions, including road [...]
Residents Still in County Must Take Every Precaution for Irene
Currituck County residents who did not evacuate must take every precaution to safely shelter in place prior to the arrival of Hurricane Irene on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011.
The latest National Weather Service prediction states that hurricane force winds will reach Currituck by 12:30 pm tomorrow. Hurricane force winds will continue until approximately 9:30 pm.
Currituck will [...]
Currituck Urges Citizens to Evacuate Before Nightfall
Due to the predicted arrival of Hurricane Irene on Saturday, August 27, 2011, Currituck County Government urges residents to evacuate today. Residents should make final preparations and begin their evacuation before nightfall this evening.
The current storm track predicts Irene’s eye passing over the Outer Banks. Hurricane force winds extend outwards from the eye for approximately [...]
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