New Superintendent of Schools for Currituck

Dr. Meghan S. Doyle was sworn in July 1, 2009 as the Superintendent of Currituck County Public Schools. Doyle previously served as Assistant Superintendent and replaces Michael Warren, who recently retired.
At right, Dr. Doyle (L) takes her oath of office as Superintendent, which was administered by Clerk
of Court Sheila Tyler (R).

Photo courtesy of Currituck County [...]

Update : Sligo Accident Snarls Traffic

Two tractor trailers were involved in a midmorning accident in the 2100 block of Caratoke Highway just north of the NC 34 / NC 168 intersection at Sligo. According to a passerby, the accident occured around 10 am, Tuesday morning in front of Powells Farm Market in Sligo.
According to a press release issued by [...]

Currituck Democratic Party July Meeting

The Currituck County Democratic Party will hold a general meeting on Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 pm at the Currituck County Judicial Center, 2801 Caratoke Highway.
For more information, contact Josh Bass at 757-681-4746
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Body of missing swimmer recovered

The body of a missing Greenville woman has been recovered from the Currituck Sound northeast of Poplar Branch Landing, according to a report issued by the Currituck Sheriff’s Office.
Leah Kathleen Bland, age 26, was reported missing at approximately 8 p.m. on the evening of Sunday, June 28. Bland and her friend Rae [...]

Currituck Announces July 4th Festivities

Currituck County’s 17th Annual Independence Day Celebration and fireworks display will be highlighted by a concert by country music star Stephen Cochran. The celebration, set for Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Currituck Heritage Park in Corolla, will get underway at 5:00 p.m. It will also include a fireworks display, children’s games and activities, and food [...]

Coastal Flood Statement Issued

Issued by The National Weather Service
Wakefield, VA
11:49 am EDT, Thu., Jun. 18, 2009

… MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
PERSISTENT ONSHORE FLOW… ALONG WITH AN INCREASING… LONG PERIOD EASTERLY SWELL… WILL MAINTAIN A MODERATE RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS ALONG THE MID ATLANTIC BEACHES TODAY BETWEEN OCEAN CITY AND CURRITUCK BEACH [...]

Currituck Day at Museum of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, NC - Sunday, May 17th, from 2pm to 5pm, the Museum of the Albemarle will pay special tribute to Currituck County, one of the 13 counties in its interpretive region. A focus on Currituck County artifacts, special recognition from Currituck dignitaries, and a decoy demonstration will highlight the afternoon’s program.
The program will [...]

Stuart, Nell Johnson - Obituary

Bells Island
Nell Johnston Stuart, 77 of 771 Bells Island Road, Currituck, NC died Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in the Port Charlotte Regional Medical Center in Port Charlotte, FL. She was born on March 28, 1932 in Martinsville, VA to the late Buell Craig and Lillian Alice Joyce Johnston. Mrs. Stuart was a retired [...]

Currituck Kids Spring Fundraiser

Currituck Kids Spring Fundraiser will be held Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Bells Island Clubhouse from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Join us for a homemade lasagna dinner - eat in or take out. Suggested donation is $7 per plate and includes lasagna, salad, roll, dessert & tea. There will also [...]

Registration Open for Currituck 4-H Day Camp

Currituck 4-H is now accepting registration for summer day camp. Call 232-2262 to receive a
registration form or print one at currituck.ces.ncsu.edu and click on Youth and 4-H on the left
side.
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Dozier, Olympia - Obituary

Gibbs Woods
Olympia “Mine” Stewart Dozier, 96 died April 8, 2009. Mrs. Dozier, known as “Limp” to some, was born in Gibbs Woods, NC to the late William and Mary Alice Cartwright Stewart. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter Edward Dozier and Daughter Betty Jane Dixon.
Left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Jane [...]

Gallop, Ralph L. - Obituary

Harbinger Native
Ralph Lee “Dink” Gallop, 84 years old, died at his home in Harbinger on April 13, 2009 after a courageous 4 year fight against cancer. He was the youngest of 11 children born on March 21,1925 to the late Isaac Merrill and Bertie Montague Gallop. He was a World War II veteran having served [...]

Dozier, Ambrose Walston, V : Obituary

Ambrose Walston “A.W.” Dozier, V, age 59, of 149 Elizabeth Circle, Moyock, NC died Thursday, March 5, 2009 in Williamston, NC. Mr. Dozier was born in Currituck County, NC, the son of the late Ambrose Walston Dozier and Ruby Swain Dozier and was the husband of Phyllis Copeland Dozier. He was employed with Barnhill Contracting [...]

Austin, Inez Jones : Obituary

Barco, NC - Inez Jones Austin, 74, of 4054 Caratoke Highway, Barco, NC, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Austin, a native of Currituck County, was the daughter of the late Cleveland Jones and Ada Walker Jones and the wife of Warren Franklin Austin of the residence. She was a homemaker and [...]

Expressway closed earlier due to ice

At approximately 8:20 a.m., the City of Chesapeake notified the Currituck County Communications Center that the 168 bypass (Chesapeake Expressway) in Chesapeake has been closed due to icy conditions. Chesapeake officials warned motorists to use extreme caution if using Rt. 17 north as an alternate route, also due to icy conditions.
According to Currituck county Public [...]

Mol, Lucille Winston Gray : Obituary

20 Jan 1924 – 25 Feb 2009
Aydlett, NC< /strong> - We remember you in this solemn hour, our dear Mom, when your tender love watched over us like a guardian angel. You have gone from us, to be with our Heavenly Father and your beloved husband Bill, but the bond, which unites our souls [...]

Meeting : Currituck Co. Airport Advisory Board

The Currituck County Airport Advisory Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, February 26, 7:00 pm, Airport Terminal, Conference Room.
Agenda >> http://co.currituck.nc.us/pdf/AIRPORT-BOARD/airport-agenda-09feb26-special%20mtg.pdf
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Meeting : Currituck Board of Commissioners

[ March 16, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] The Currituck County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, March 16, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting room at the Historic Currituck County Courthouse.
For agenda information, contact the County Manager’s office at (252) 232-2075 or
visit the county website at: www.co.currituck.nc.us

Burns, Ola Mae Ambrose : Obituary

Barco, NC - Ola Mae Ambrose Burns, 87 of Moyock, NC died Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Sentara Nursing Home, Barco, NC. Ms. Burns was a native of Roper, NC.
Ms. Burns was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Burns and her son, James T. Burns. She is survived by her son, Larry [...]

Students Create “Novel”?Commercials

Students in Donna Talbert’s World View/Honors English classes at the J.P. Knapp Early College High School were instructed to create a 30-60 second “commercial” about the novels they’d just completed. They began with a storyboard, then included photos or video, music, script, and voice over. The ad could be in the form of [...]

Airport Board Discusses Concession Agreement

The Currituck Regional Airport Advisory Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, January 27 from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Crawford Volunteer Fire Station in Sligo to discuss multiple agenda items prior to a presentation at the upcoming Board of Commissioners retreat.

Items discussed at the meeting included: a proposed concession agreement / contract covering commercial operations at the airport; the 2009-2010 Budget; Survey of local airports; Hangar Rates; a Hangar waiting list policy.

Bowden to Receive State’s Top Civilian Award

Former Currituck County Commissioner and lifelong Currituck resident Ernie Bowden, will be awarded North Carolina’s highest civilian honor at a ceremony to be held during the Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, February 2, 2009.

By order of Governor Beverly Purdue, Bowden will receive The Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The award will be presented on behalf of Governor Perdue by Sheila R. Tyler, Currituck County Clerk of Court.

Weatherly, Louise Morse - Legal

CREDITOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as the EXECUTRIX of the Estate of: LOUISE MORSE WEATHERLY the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said, LOUISE MORSE WEATHERLY to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 30th day of May, 2009 or this notice will be pleaded [...]

Legal : 08 CVD 398

NOTICE OF SERVICE
BY PUBLICATION
North Carolina, Dare County
In the General Court of Justice
District Court Division
File No. 08 CVD 398
SHARP, MICHAEL, GRAHAM & EVANS, LLP, Plaintiff vs
MICHAEL EVERETTE, Defendant
Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you, Michael Everette, in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:
1. Suit [...]

Smith, William Judson : Legal

CREDITOR’S NOTICE
Having qualified as the EXECUTRIX of the Estate of: WILLIAM JUDSON SMITH the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said, WILLIAM JUDSON SMITH to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of May, 2009 or this notice will be pleaded in [...]