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  • Unveiling the New About Pages: Part III Meet the Blackwater Reports Staff

    On this page: Thom Roddy: Founder and Director of Blackwater Reports Thom Roddy is the visionary behind Blackwater Reports, serving as its founder and director since its establishment in 2023. With a distinguished career spanning over 30 years as a retired Naval Officer, Roddy brings a wealth of leadership experience and a deep commitment to…

  • Arizona Restraining Order Case Mirrors Currituck Case

    In a May 2023 Associated Press (AP) article by Terry Tanga, it was revealed that Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers had previously taken out a restraining order against reporter Camryn Sanchez, an action that was ultimately struck down.

  • Dare County Names Conference Room after Robert V. “Bobby” Owens Jr.

    Dare County, NC Press Release Dare County is pleased to announce that the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting room located at the Dare County Administration Building in Manteo has been formally named in honor of Robert V. “Bobby” Owens Jr., a longtime local public servant who passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at…

  • Unveiling the New About Pages: Part II The Blackwater Reports Team

    Blackwater Reports Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public, nonprofit online media dedicated to providing independent news, information, and investigative research. We pride ourselves on our commitment to teamwork, integrity, and transparency. Our founder, Thom Roddy, a retired naval officer with decades of leadership experience, understands the power of collaboration and collective effort. During a recent inquiry…

  • Unveiling the New About Pages: Part I – The Blackwater Reports About Page

    “An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.“ Thomas Jefferson Blackwater Reports Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public, nonprofit online media dedicated to providing independent news, information, and investigative research. We are committed to promoting government accountability, transparency, and accessibility to citizens. Our mission is to empower individuals with the…

  • North Carolina Appeals Court Restores Judith Ayers with Backpay and Attorney Fees to Currituck DSS

    Staff – Published April 3, 2024 April isn’t starting off any better than March ended for Currituck County. Judith Ayers had been employed with DSS from 2007 until the incident in 2017. Ayers was the supervisor for the Child Protective Services Unit at DSS who reported directly to the DSS Director. Ayers consistently received positive…

  • Unveiling the New About Pages: Meet the Faces Behind Blackwater Reports

    Staff – Published April 3, 2024 This week at Blackwater Reports, we’re excited to spotlight some exciting updates to our website. In this series, we’ll take a closer look at the revamped About pages, where you can learn more about who we are, our mission, and our dedicated team of contributors. Our About pages have…

  • Addressing Concerns Over Public Records Requests in Currituck County

    Evans’ email also suggested that requests made outside of the portal might receive lesser responsiveness, priority, and could even be lost in the system.

  • NC Department of Insurance Press Release: Amanda Christine Lamb Charged with Embezzling more than 200K

    North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that a Currituck County fire department employee has been charged with embezzling more than $200,000 from the department.

  • North Carolina State Statute Series

    Welcome to the BlackwaterReports Series, dedicated to unraveling the intricate fabric of North Carolina’s governance through an exploration of state statutes.