October 28 - Two Special Events Planned in Currituck
Public Invited to Moyock Library, Welcome Center 

County residents are welcome to attend two special events scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2009. The first will be the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Moyock Library, which will begin at 3:00 p.m.

From the library, visitors won't have far to travel to the next event. The public is invited to view the recent expansion completed at the Welcome Center during an Open House from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

More about these two special events.

Locke Foundation Raises County's Transparency Grade 
Currituck Among State Leaders for Online Public Information 

Currituck County is now recognized as one of the best local governments in North Carolina in regards to public information available on the county website. The John Locke Foundation raised the transparency grade of CurrituckGovernment.com to a B, making Currituck one of just 22 counties in the state to rate higher than a C. More

Commissioners Adopt Mid-Currituck Bridge Resolution  
Board United in Opposition to NCDOT's Aydlett Proposal  

The Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution on October 19, 2009 to oppose two aspects of the state's plan for the Mid-Currituck Bridge after a significant number of citizens spoke against items in the state's proposal.

The document outlines the county's opposition to Option B for the Aydlett interchange, which would involve removing the current Aydlett Rd. and placing a toll booth plaza in close proximity to the Aydlett community. The resolution also states the board's opposition to the proposed placement of a barrier wall at the intersection of Waterlily Rd. and U.S. 158. If built, the wall would force motorists from Waterlily Rd. wishing to travel south on U.S. 158 to first travel north on U.S, 158 over the Coinjock Bridge and then make a maneuver into the southbound lanes.

Read the full resolution here.

A Dog's Day in Currituck - Pet Resuscitator Put to Good Use 
Emergency Response Includes Care for Family Pet
 
A unique piece of equipment helped save a family's puppy during a house fire on October 18, 2009. The Crawford Volunteer Fire Department and Lower Currituck Volunteer Fire Department, with members of Currituck Emergency Medical Services and the Sheriff's Office, responded to an active house fire which was filling the structure with smoke.

Though the incident included no human injuries, responders found a 4-month old puppy in the house wheezing from smoke inhalation. The owners carried the puppy, Red, to a waiting ambulance where Volunteer EMT Tanya Wheeler and Currituck EMS Captain Teresa Wheeler (pictured below)administered oxygen to Red for approximately 15 minutes with a pet resuscitator mask. After receiving this special care, Red calmed down and was wagging his tail as he was returned to his owners.

This specially-designed piece of equipment was donated to Currituck EMS by the Animal Lovers Assistance League. Anyone wishing to help further supply EMS with a set of pet resuscitator masks should contact the Animal Lovers Assistance League at 232-3696. 

Operation Santa Now Accepting Applications 
Social Services' Program Helps Currituck Children

The Currituck County Department of Social Services is now accepting applications for Operation Santa. Applications will be accepted for children up to age 17 through December 22, 2009. More.

Practice Safety This Fall When Burning Leaves & Limbs
Residents Should Be Aware of Open Burning Regulations

As the fall season is a popular time for many residents to burn unwanted leaves and limbs, all citizens should exercise proper safety and become familiar with open burning regulations. Open burning permits are issued by the N.C. Division of Forest Services.

Information on permissible open burning and obtaining a permit can be found online here.

Survey Targets Currituck Business Community
Online Tool Seeks Industry Input

Currituck County seeks to obtain input regarding Economic Development and Tourism from local businesses via an online survey. More

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Residents who experience a disturbance from jet noise can submit an online report to be filed by county staff. The Jet Noise Incident reporting form can be found here.

All jet noise submissions will be collected by the Board of Commissioners and presented to the Navy as part of the county's strategy to oppose an Outlying Landing Field.