Gregory, E.W. “Greg” - Obituary

E.W. “Greg” Gregory, 68, died July 14, 2010. He was born in Augusta Springs, VA. Mr. Gregory was a veteran having served in the US Air Force.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Linda Gregory; son, Michael Gregory and wife Kim; mother, Uva Sprouse; and granddaughters, Sasha and Selena.
A memorial service will be held [...]

News Wire - Elections

Nelms / Palmer / Johnson
Nelms faces CAMA violations
The Daily Advance - Friday, April 30, 2010
Johnson: No politics in citation
The Daily Advance - Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Currituck incumbent: Citations politically motivated
The Virginian-Pilot Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Nelms again cited for noise
The Daily Advance - Monday, April 26, 2010
Palmer seeks to unseat Nelms in District 3
The Daily Advance [...]

A letter from the Publisher

For 8 years, I published a newspaper which held local politicians responsible for their actions. I published news articles about their deeds and misdeeds, and in 2008 I went so far as to file a lawsuit against the Currituck Board of Commissioner for violation of the NC Open Meetings Law. I filed that lawsuit because we all have the expectation that our government must conduct the public’s business IN PUBLIC – not at unannounced meetings, where there are no records kept of what was discussed or decided.

Manufacturing Firm Announces C’tuck Location

20 jobs estimated. Company provides personal protection
By Tar Marlign
The Currituck County Economic Development Department announced today, that Currituck County has been selected as the location for a new manufacturing company, estimated to produce 20 new jobs locally.
The Currituck Condom Company is expected to break ground sometime later this year for their new high-tech manufacturing plant [...]

Two Currituck Commissioners nominated for Award

Nelms and Gregory neck and neck for Braying Ass Award
by Tar Marlign
The Independent newspaper today announced that two Currituck Commissioners are locked in a tight race for the highly coveted Braying Ass Award (BAA) – honoring local politicians who go above and beyond in the call of duty in pursuit of extreme politics.
Commissioners Gene Gregory [...]

Surprise Recount Nullifies
2006 Election Results

2008 election results also questioned
by Tar Marlign
In a surprise announcement, the Currituck County Board of Elections has nullified the 2006 general election results in two highly contested race.
According to sources close to the Elections Board, a stash of uncounted ballots was recently discovered in the Moyock, Powells Point and Courthouse Precinct polling locations. Discovery [...]

Currituck Democrats Prepare for May 4 Primary Election

Currituck, NC - Two incumbent Currituck County Commissioners must first navigate a challenge in the May 4 Democratic Primary before they can square off against Republican opponents in the November general election.
Democrat Commissioner Barry C. Nelms, of Poplar Branch faces challenger David M. Palmer, Sr. of Barco for the Currituck County District 3 seat. [...]

GOBGB : An OLF this way shall come?

“Alrighty, I have a one question for ya!” exclaimed the Old Fart. Bubba and LeRoy had wandered into the Currituck Shell, only to be cornered by one of themembers of the illustrious Currituck Speaker’s Bureau.

“Where do YOU stand on the OLF?” he pressed Bubba for an answer.

Celebrity Waitstaff Entertains Diners

Local celebrities who waited tables at the Moyock Woman’s Club Brunch on Dec. 14 are, from left to right, Patty Stark, Assistant Principal of Shawboro ES, Caroline Harris, MWC member, Shannon Kinser, Chamber of Commerce, and Pat Stretar, Board of Education. Proceeds from the Brunch totaled $2417.11, which will go to Albemarle Hopeline. [...]

Soapbox : Just Jokin’

Far too often than not, people explain away public comments with the phrase: “just jokin’”. The reality is that speaking without thinking - shooting off at the mouth - can often get us into trouble.
Your editor can attest to this through first hand experience: after making “off the cuff” comments at a county Airport Board [...]