Rorer files for re-election to commission

By Staff reports | February 22, 2012 - 6:22pm

A Currituck commissioner whose voter residency was the subject of a recent citizen challenge has filed for re-election to his seat on the Board of Commissioners.

Builders dispute sea-rise forecast

By Cindy Beamon | February 20, 2012 - 9:21am

CURRITUCK — The rise in sea level over the next century is expected to impact future development in the Albemarle.

Bait, tackle shop opens on Currituck/Camden border

By William F. West | February 18, 2012 - 6:42pm

CURRITUCK — David Jackson said he had long been thinking about having his own bait and tackle shop.

Commissioners: Incorporation costly for residents

By Cindy Beamon | February 17, 2012 - 9:24pm

CURRITUCK — Turning Moyock into a town will cost residents more money than they may be willing to pay.

Girl, 13, struck by car in Currituck

By Staff reports | February 17, 2012 - 1:17pm

CURRITUCK – A 13-year-old girl was hospitalized with critical injuries Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle on Maple Road while she was walking her dog, authorities said.

Is Moyock ready to be a town? Civic group to discuss incorporation

By Cindy Beamon | February 16, 2012 - 9:23pm

MOYOCK — A local civic group will host a forum next month on the possibility of incorporating Moyock, a move sparked by complaints that the county is not giving the town the attention it needs.

Dunkin Donuts comes to Duck Thru

By Staff reports | February 11, 2012 - 8:47pm

A double-ribbon cutting is set for 11 a.m. Monday at the Duck Thru convenience store and Dunkin Donuts in Lower Currituck.

Coinjock turkey shootists must continue to hold their fire

By Cindy Beamon | February 7, 2012 - 3:49pm

CURRITUCK — A turkey shoot in Coinjock — halted after neighbors complained about rowdy behavior at American Legion Post 288 — will remain quiet for at least two more weeks.

US 158 resurfacing in Currituck to begin soon

By Cindy Beamon | February 6, 2012 - 9:22pm

CURRITUCK — Work to resurface a 24-mile stretch of Caratoke Highway from Barco to the Wright Memorial Bridge is scheduled to begin soon.

Currituck rejects business licenses

By Cindy Beamon | February 6, 2012 - 9:21pm

CURRITUCK – Currituck commissioners would like for county officials to be able to keep track of businesses in the county.

Carova sand road repairs coming

By Cindy Beamon | February 5, 2012 - 10:28pm

CAROVA — Work may begin soon on a sand road in Carova riddled with potholes, some big enough to swamp a truck.

Woman hurt in Sligo collision

By William F. West | February 3, 2012 - 9:25pm

SLIGO — A Currituck County woman was treated and released from Sentara Norfolk General Hospital after running a red light Friday morning and causing a two-vehicle collision at the junction of N.C. Highways 34 and 168, authorities said.

Fire agency ‘umbrella’could save homeowners

By Cindy Beamon | February 2, 2012 - 9:44pm

CURRITUCK — Fire insurance ratings would improve if Currituck’s fire departments had more volunteers and more training, said County Manager Dan Scanlon.

Currituck Signing Day: Grizzle feels at home at Murray State

By Will Harris | February 1, 2012 - 10:09pm

BARCO — Marquise Grizzle made it official at 7:54 a.m.

Film actor visits Moyock church

By Cindy Beamon | February 1, 2012 - 9:20pm

MOYOCK — Success at the box office was not what Ken Bevel ever imagined for his life. He never even had acting lessons prior to his first film.

Food pantry chief steps aside

By Cindy Beamon | January 31, 2012 - 9:02pm

CURRITUCK — Seventeen steps.

Currituck acts to speed up permitting process

By Cindy Beamon | January 30, 2012 - 9:35pm

COROLLA — Changes coming to the county’s building and inspections departments will mean faster service, officials say.

Unified Currituck proposed

By Cindy Beamon | January 29, 2012 - 9:43pm

CURRITUCK — The possibility of Currituck becoming a unified government appears to be back on the table after a sound defeat at the polls six years ago.

Public response to Currituck’s UDO rewrite is favorable

By Cindy Beamon | January 28, 2012 - 6:43pm

CURRITUCK — A rewrite of Currituck’s building code was a lot to digest in one night, said residents who came to view the one-and-a-half inch document during an open house last week. Some displays illustrating major changes drew the most response, however.

Currituck: Nine Internet gaming cafes violating ordinance

By Cindy Beamon | January 26, 2012 - 1:00pm

CURRITUCK — A recent inspections sweep has uncovered that nine Internet sweepstakes cafes are operating in Currituck and all are violating the county zoning law, says Planning Director Ben Woody.

Moyock classic car dealer to comply with county rules

By Cindy Beamon | January 25, 2012 - 11:36am

MOYOCK — By the end of summer, a new classic car dealership in Moyock — that some residents call a junk yard — may have a new look.

Fire began in living room of Shawboro home

By Cindy Beamon | January 23, 2012 - 3:40pm

SHAWBORO — A fire that destroyed a Shawboro home began in the living room and quickly spread before firefighters were called to the scene, a spokesman for the Crawford Volunteer Fire Department said Monday.

Some question 'broad' use of taxes for new YMCA

By Cindy Beamon | January 21, 2012 - 9:52pm

CURRITUCK — The debate goes on over whether Currituck should have used occupancy taxes to build the new Currituck YMCA/Community Center in Maple.

Currituck OKs expansion of Crawford Vol. Fire Station

By Cindy Beamon | January 21, 2012 - 9:50pm

SLIGO —Plans for building a new addition to Crawford Volunteer Fire Department’s Sligo station were given an informal nod from commissioners last week.

Auction bids total $1.5M

By Cindy Beamon | January 20, 2012 - 9:28pm

CURRITUCK — More than 950 acres of property in Moyock were auctioned Friday with all the tracts selling for well below their combined $4 million tax value.