The North Carolina Department of Commerce released the county tier designations for 2024 on Wednesday, with one Greater Outer Banks county holding on to the state’s top economic ranking while two others dropped into a more distressed category. The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in…Read More from Currituck maintains state’s best economic ranking; Pasquotank, Gates drop into Tier 1
During the summer of 2023, the Town of Nags Head conducted a survey of property owners to objectively assess their satisfaction with the town and its service delivery and priorities. Surveys were sent to a random sample of 3,000 property owners. Owners could either complete the survey online or via the sent survey. Later, a…Read More from Results of Town of Nags Head property owner survey available online
By demonstrating an excellent employee safety program, Currituck County will save thousands of dollars in insurance costs over the next two years. Currituck County received a perfect score on an assessment of its employee safety program performed November 8, 2023, by Michelle Harris, Risk Management Specialist with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. As…Read More from Perfect employee safety score lead to $30K in savings for Currituck County Government
Voters across North Carolina soon will learn the candidates who will vie for their votes in 2024, as candidate filing for most contests begins at noon on Monday, December 4, 2023, and ends at noon on Friday, December 15, 2023. Depending on the office sought, candidates will file their Notice of Candidacy and pay their filing fees either at their county…Read More from Filing for 2024 elections in North Carolina runs December 4-15
At their November 1, 2023 meeting, Nags Head’s Board of Commissioners recognized Deputy Fire Chief Shane Hite for his successful completion of a process that awards the professional designation of “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO). Deputy Chief Hite becomes one of only 1,858 CFOs worldwide. The voluntary, but rigorous program is a voluntary program designed to…Read More from Nags Head Deputy Fire Chief Shane Hite becomes one of only 1,858 Chief Fire Officers worldwide
Following discussions that spanned the last three months, the Town of Southern Shores Planning Board voted unanimously Monday to recommend denial of a special use permit for a proposed development with a mix of condos and commercial uses along U.S. 158 and Ginguite Creek. The planning board serves only as an advisory panel to the…Read More from Southern Shores Planning Board recommends denial of Ginguite Creek mixed-use development
The Dare County Finance Department has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting—the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting—by the Government Finance Officers Association for the 32nd consecutive year. The county received the award in recognition of its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report—a detailed document that provides…Read More from Dare County Finance Department awarded for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 32nd straight year
First in a series investigating why, after years of consistent seasons for inland, joint and coastal waters, recreational anglers found themselves negotiating different flounder and mullet rules in 2023. Story by Jennifer Allen, CoastalReview.org Up until recently, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission, which manages coastal waters, and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, which manages…Read More from Coastal Review: Conflicting mullet, flounder seasons signal bigger problems
The North Carolina Department of Commerce released the county tier designations for 2024 on Wednesday, with one Greater Outer Banks county holding on to the state’s top economic ranking while two others dropped into a more distressed category. The designations, which are mandated by state law, play a role in several programs that assist in…Read More from Currituck maintains state’s best economic ranking; Pasquotank, Gates drop into Tier 1
During the summer of 2023, the Town of Nags Head conducted a survey of property owners to objectively assess their satisfaction with the town and its service delivery and priorities. Surveys were sent to a random sample of 3,000 property owners. Owners could either complete the survey online or via the sent survey. Later, a…Read More from Results of Town of Nags Head property owner survey available online
By demonstrating an excellent employee safety program, Currituck County will save thousands of dollars in insurance costs over the next two years. Currituck County received a perfect score on an assessment of its employee safety program performed November 8, 2023, by Michelle Harris, Risk Management Specialist with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. As…Read More from Perfect employee safety score lead to $30K in savings for Currituck County Government
Voters across North Carolina soon will learn the candidates who will vie for their votes in 2024, as candidate filing for most contests begins at noon on Monday, December 4, 2023, and ends at noon on Friday, December 15, 2023. Depending on the office sought, candidates will file their Notice of Candidacy and pay their filing fees either at their county…Read More from Filing for 2024 elections in North Carolina runs December 4-15
At their November 1, 2023 meeting, Nags Head’s Board of Commissioners recognized Deputy Fire Chief Shane Hite for his successful completion of a process that awards the professional designation of “Chief Fire Officer” (CFO). Deputy Chief Hite becomes one of only 1,858 CFOs worldwide. The voluntary, but rigorous program is a voluntary program designed to…Read More from Nags Head Deputy Fire Chief Shane Hite becomes one of only 1,858 Chief Fire Officers worldwide
Following discussions that spanned the last three months, the Town of Southern Shores Planning Board voted unanimously Monday to recommend denial of a special use permit for a proposed development with a mix of condos and commercial uses along U.S. 158 and Ginguite Creek. The planning board serves only as an advisory panel to the…Read More from Southern Shores Planning Board recommends denial of Ginguite Creek mixed-use development
The Dare County Finance Department has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting—the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting—by the Government Finance Officers Association for the 32nd consecutive year. The county received the award in recognition of its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report—a detailed document that provides…Read More from Dare County Finance Department awarded for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 32nd straight year
First in a series investigating why, after years of consistent seasons for inland, joint and coastal waters, recreational anglers found themselves negotiating different flounder and mullet rules in 2023. Story by Jennifer Allen, CoastalReview.org Up until recently, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission, which manages coastal waters, and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, which manages…Read More from Coastal Review: Conflicting mullet, flounder seasons signal bigger problems