Currituck Expecting Significant Impact from Irene

Currituck County Government expects significant wind damage, storm surge, beach erosion
and localized flooding from Hurricane Irene. County residents are strongly urged to heed the
mandatory evacuation order and depart Currituck County today.
According to the National Weather Service, Currituck will be impacted by hurricane force
winds from @ 1:30 pm – 11 pm on Saturday, with periods of [...]

Currituck now in Countywide Evacuation

Currituck County Government has in effect on August 26, 2011 a mandatory evacuation for
all residents and visitors due to the impending threat of Hurricane Irene. A State of
Emergency was declared on Aug. 25.
Currituck does not operate pre-storm shelters for citizens or pets. Shelters have been
coordinated with host counties at the following locations:

400 E. Sixth Street, [...]

Currituck Orders Countywide Mandatory Evacuation

Currituck County Government has issued a mandatory evacuation for all Currituck County
residents and visitors, effective 8:00 a.m., August 26, 2011.
Due to the progress of Hurricane Irene, Currituck County is currently under a Hurricane
Watch, which means hurricane conditions are possible within 48 hours. Currituck County
issued a State of Emergency effective at 11:00 a.m., August 25, 2011.
With [...]

Irene to pass over coast

The latest (8 am Aug 25, 2011) track projections from the National Hurricane Center call for Irene to pass over the coast of northeastern NC at approximately 2 am Sunday, August 28 with winds between 74 and 110 mph.
Aug 25, 2011 - 8 am projected path
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NHC : Advisory # 20 - Irene

A HURRICANE WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST FROM
NORTH OF SURF CITY TO THE NORTH CAROLINA-VIRGINIA BORDER INCLUDING
THE PAMLICO…ALBEMARLE…AND CURRITUCK SOUNDS.

All Eyes on Irene

Currituck Recommends Vacationers Leave Prior to Irene’s Arrival
Currituck County Government recommends that all current vacationers scheduled to leave
Currituck this weekend depart no later than Friday, August 26, 2011, ahead of Hurricane
Irene.
Incoming vacationers should consult their rental agency prior to making their trip and
consider the possibility of delaying their travel to Currituck until Monday, Aug. 29.
At [...]

Stallings, Willie - Obituary

Barco, NC - Willie Stallings of Barco, NC, died August 20, 2011. He was the son of the late Will Stallings and Annie Kelly Stallings-Dail. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Melva McCray Stallings; sisters, Louise S. Hewitt and Alice S. Morse. Other family members include his brothers, Winfred Lee Stallings, Lonnie F. Dail, [...]

Forbes, John - Obituary

Currituck, NC - John Willis Forbes, Jr., 87, of 3222 Caratoke Highway, Currituck, NC died Friday, August 19, 2011. Born in Norfolk, VA and a native of Currituck County, NC, he was the son of the late John Willis Forbes, Sr. and Mildred James Forbes Sivills and was the husband of the late Evelyn Russell [...]

Obituary - Whitley, George Abbitt

Currituck - George Abbitt Whitley, 80, of 143 East Canvasback Drive, Currituck, NC died Thursday, June 2, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Whitley, a native of Portsmouth, VA, was the son of the late Odell and Mrs. Margaret Dean Whitley and the husband of Shirley King Whitley of the residence. He was retired from the [...]

Obituary - Lane, Ralph H.

Maple, NC - Ralph H. Lane, 82, left his home on this earth he cherished so dearly on January 11, 2011. Ralph was the youngest of nine children born to Annie Laura Harper and William Joseph Lane on September 1, 1928. He was born and raised in Rocky Mount, NC. Among one [...]

Voters Dump Currituck School Board

Unofficial Election Results
Board of Education - At Large

(W)
Dr. William L. Dobney (Una-Challenger)
3,993
60.56%

(L)
Pat Stretar (Una-Incumbent)
2,567
38.94%

 
WRITE-IN
33
0.50%

Board of Commissioners - Crawford Township

(W)
Jackie C. Simmons (Una-Challenger)
3,256
50.54%

(L)
Sharon M. Martz (Una-Incumbent)
3,171
49.22%

 
WRITE-IN
15
0.23%

Board of Commissioners - Poplar Branch Township

(W)
Karen R. Etheridge (Una-Challenger)
2,781
40.49%

(L)
Michael H. Payment (Una-Challenger)
2,070
30.14%

(L)
Julie Douglass (Una-Challenger)
1,313
19.11%

(L)
Cathy Midgette-Hatcher (Una-Incumbent)
687
10.00%

 
WRITE-IN
18
0.26%

Newly elected Board of Education members will take their oath of office at the [...]

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 under Tornado Watch / Warning
Risk of Thunder

The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va (AKQ) has issued the following watches and warnings for areas of Northeastern NC and southeastern VA:

Camden County

Tornado Warning
Tornado Watch
Flash Flood Watch
Special Weather Statement

Edenton / Chowan County

Tornado Warning
Tornado Watch
Flash Flood Warning
Special Weather Statement

Currituck County

Tornado Watch
Flash Flood Watch
Special Weather Statement

Dare County

Tornado Watch
Coastal Flood Advisory
High Surf Advisory
Wind Advisory
Flood Watch
Rip Current Statement
Special [...]

Currituck Officials Monitoring Remnants of Nicole

Currituck County Emergency Management is currently monitoring Tropical Depression 16 / Tropical Storm Nicole, as it travels up the coastline this week.
This weather system is expected to bring heavy rain to Currituck County from Sept. 29 – 30, with approximately 3-4 inches of rainfall expected. Wind gusts are predicted to be up to 30 mph. [...]

OLF Community Meeting Rescheduled

     Due to scheduling conflicts the date of the OLF community
meeting has been changed from Thursday, September 30, 2010 to to Thursday,
October 28, 2010 at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Moyock Branch of the Currituck County Public Library, 126 Campus Drive, off Tulls Creek Road in Moyock, NC.
Original Press Release from NO [...]

Evacuation Order for Currituck Outer Banks Lifted Effective 12 Noon

Vacationers Advised to contact Realty companies
Effective at 12 noon, Sept. 3, Currituck County will lift the evacuation order for all visitors on the Currituck Outer Banks. At that time, there will be no restrictions in place on travel into Currituck County.
Vacationers are advised to contact their realty companies for information regarding the accessibility of their [...]

Damage Assessment Underway Throughout Currituck

Ban on Alcohol Sales Lifted
Currituck County officials lifted the ban on alcohol sales as of 7 a.m. and began the process of assessing damage from Hurricane Earl at sunrise. Assessment teams are currently throughout each area of Currituck.
At this time, damage assessment in Carova is underway behind the dune line only. The beach road is [...]

Citizens Can Expect Tropical Storm Conditions Tonight

Citizens in Currituck County should be prepared for Tropical Storm-force conditions tonight as Hurricane Earl passes the northeastern North Carolina coast. Storm-force winds are predicted in the area from 10 p.m. tonight until 10 a.m. Friday morning. The timeframe for the most severe conditions is 12 midnight – 6 a.m. Friday.
For the Currituck Outer Banks, [...]

Currituck Outer Banks Under A Limited Evacuation

Currituck County has instituted a limited evacuation for visitors in the Currituck Outer Banks. This includes Corolla and the 4-wheel drive area of Carova only.
This evacuation DOES NOT include the Currituck mainland or Knotts Island.
In addition, the following are CLOSED on Friday, Sept. 3:
• Currituck County government
• Currituck County schools
• All courts in Currituck County
For additional information, monitor [...]

Currituck County Govt. Offices Closing

Currituck County Government has announced that County Offices will be closed on Friday, September 3, 2010 due to the possibility of severe weather conditions resulting from Hurricane Earl.
County Offices will also be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
County Offices will re-open on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 for normal business [...]

Currituck Outer Banks Evacuation in Progress

Currituck County government is receiving reports of heavy traffic on the beach road in the 4-wheel drive section and on NC 12 through Corolla, and through Duck and Southern Shores in Dare County en route to Highway 158.
Motorists are asked to be patient as they work their way onto 158 at Southern Shores. NC Department [...]

Currituck Elevates State of Readiness

Currituck County government is operating in a heightened state of readiness from its Emergency Operations Center and advises all citizens to finalize preparations for Hurricane Earl.
Actions taken by Currituck County government:
• Emergency Control Group conducted a 6 a.m. conference call with the National Weather Service, state and local officials;
• A State of Emergency was declared at 8 [...]

Currituck County Suspends Alcohol Sales

As of 8 a.m., Thursday September 1, 2010, Currituck County has suspended all sale of alcohol due to the State of Emergency issued for Hurricane Earl.
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Currituck Orders Mandatory Evacuation for North Beach Visitors

Currituck County government issued at 8:30 a.m. a MANDATORY EVACUATION of all visitors on the Currituck Outer Banks. This includes all sections of Corolla and the 4-wheel drive area. Motorists should follow directives of law enforcement while traveling along NC 12 and Highway 158/168 during the evacuation.
Currituck County government has also issued a State of [...]

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 [...]