Wild Stallion hit and euthanized in 4WD area - 3/30/09 One of the wild horses was hit and severely injured over the weekend. The stallion, found near the ramp to the Carova Fire Station, was completely unable to put any weight on his rear hind leg and had to be put down. A reward is now being offered thanks to the many donations received.

Gypsy Moth Program The NC Department of Agriculture is holding a public meeting to discuss the Infestation of Gypsy Moth in the North Swan Beach area. The meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2009 at 7pm at the Currituck County Cooperative Extension Center Barco, NC. More info is available on the NC Department of Agriculture" web site under "Gypsy Moth Program"

High Speed Internet Embarq now offers ISDN service in the 4x4 area. Internet, free VOIP, security systems and video can now be used in the off-road area. Embarq supplies a free modem for a plug-in installation.

Cherry crushes Bowden Cherry defeated Bowden by more than 1,000 votes, finishing with 2,282 to Bowden's 1,195, to claim the Democratic nomination for the commission board's new District 1 seat. story...

No Commercial Development UPDATE: Listen to BOC Decision A petition has been started to oppose the request by a local developer for a UDO amendment to allow commercial zoning in the R02 area and to rezone residential property to commercial in Swan Beach (through a overlay zoning request).

Wildlife Refuge Closed for Bomb Hunt The Currituck National Wildlife Refuge area is closed to the public as officials hunt for potential explosives from an old Navy bombing range. story...

No Jail Time for Commissioner Bowden The Daily Advance reports Bowden, who was charged with causing a 3-vehicle pileup, pleaded guilty to an unsafe movement violation, to not wearing a seat belt and to having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle. He had faced additional charges of reckless driving to endanger, and leaving the scene of an accident that involved property damage, but those charges were either dropped or reduced by prosecutors.Bowden was sentenced by District Court Judge Edgar Barnes to 10 days in jail, suspended for one year on the condition he pay fines and court costs totaling $420 and not violate any laws for a year. He was also sentenced to one year of unsupervised probation. Ernie, at 82 years of age, announced he is seeking re-election.

Currituck County Commissioners adopted a revised ATV ordinance that penalizes riders deemed a nuisance to their neighbors. It also prohibits ATV riding "in a reckless manner; or in a manner that creates excessive noise".

Carova Beach Park. Construction is underway for the public boat ramp and park in Carova Beach! The park is to provide canal boating access, picnic and public restroom facilities. The total project is expected to cost $510,000. The county was awarded a $245,905 grant from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority with the balance coming from Occupancy Taxes.

Board nixes Carova service district! Dozen of Carova residents and several local groups voiced their disapproval of the proposed district. After being characterized for more than a decade and a half by hot debates, the fate of the Fruitville Beach Service District was decided earlier this week by silence. "Deafening silence" in fact, to quote Ernie Bowden, the Currituck commissioner whose motion to adopt the district failed to gain a second. Without another commissioner to support Bowden's proposal, the 16-year quest to create a service district to improve roads and clean up junked cars along Currituck's northern beaches ended Monday night. Bowden made the motion following a public hearing attended by about 70 Carova residents, a dozen of whom voiced their disapproval of the proposed district.   story

The Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 in June in favor of an ordinance that would make it unlawful for residents to operate an ATV or motorized dirt bike within 300 yards of a home without written consent from the homeowner. This may include the 4-wheel drive area. story

Another attempt to develop and spoil the natural beauty of the 4WD area met with huge opposition. story

Currituck nixes Carova Road Improvements citing the majority of residents oppose major changes and improvements. "Just keep the area natural"  story

Currituck County's assistant manager was sent home Wednesday in what was called a cost-cutting measure less than a year after the position was created. story...

North Carolina now requires saltwater anglers to have a license. As nonresidents of North Carolina, individuals will have to pay $30 a year for the license. The resident fee is $15. read the story... You can purchase a license online.

Currituck County voters replace commissioners and agree to expand the number of county commissioners from five to seven.

Commissioners file campaign contribution reports. story

The Currituck County Commissioners unclear what they bought (for $3,200,000.00). But the Chief Building Inspector Spence Castello said the brick house on the property has spongy floors, saggy roof, the plumbing and heating systems need replacing, and the foundation needs repair.  story

The Currituck County Board of Commissioners have approved the revised land use plan.

Ernesto covers paved roads with 4 feet of water. story Pictures

Commissioners vote to buy 100 acre horse farm for $3.2M during closed session. View BOC Minutes story

Election results for Board of Commissioners and the Unified Government referendum are posted by each precinct.

Currituck County residents vote no to Unification.

An election year brings resolve to the three year battle over the light house. After nearly $300,000 in legal fees, Currituck County Commissioners and the OBC have reached an agreement. story

A failed ferryboat project along the Outer Banks that has cost state taxpayers nearly $1 million has raised questions of government waste, mismanagement and even criminal wrongdoing. Video

Another wild horse shot! A Pregnant horse was shot and killed in the Swan Beach area of the Outer Banks over the Christmas holiday. Anyone with information should call the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 453-8204.

The new NC ATV Law prohibits anyone under 8 years of age from operating an all-terrain vehicle and restricts riders under 16 to less powerful ATVs. A helmet and eye protection is also now required.

On Monday, December 5th, the Currituck County Commissioners Denied SWAN BEACH PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION's request to Amendment Article 13, section 1310, Table of Permissible Uses, and Article 14, Section 1403 14. to no longer allow offices and private outdoor recreational facilities within the RO2 zoning district.

9/19/05 Currituck raises occupancy tax to 6 percent. In a 3-2 vote, the board of commissioners raised the occupancy tax rate from 4 percent to 6 percent Monday night, the full amount allowed by state law.

The Currituck County Commissioners unanimously approved closing portions of Carova roads, for 8 residential lots. The Fire Department stated it would not hinder there efforts.

The new draft Land Use Plan is available for review and comment. The Commissioners must approve the plan before it gets sent on to CAMA. The special policies section is available here.

Bowden:"Wild Horses Must Go"