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Self-Dealing: North Carolina General Statute § 14‑234.

Welcome to our series dedicated to shedding light on the inner workings of North Carolina’s government through the lens of state statutes.
Tourism Tax Explained: A 5th Grader’s Perspective from Shawboro Elementary

The reality that emerges is stark: over the past two decades, the county has persistently diverted tourism tax dollars to cover or reimburse the general fund for disallowed services, including construction, maintenance, and police protection.
Tax Relief for Seniors, Disabled & Veterans in Dare County

Tax season is underway, and the Dare County Tax Department would like to remind citizens about the following three property tax relief programs authorized by the State of North Carolina that provide property tax exclusions for qualifying seniors age 65 and older, disabled individuals and disabled U.S. veteran homeowners who meet the requirements specified by the North…
Patriot Guard Riders of North Carolina Honor Vietnam Veterans

Currituck County boasts a large active, retired, reserve, and Veteran population and their supporters. This is a great opportunity to support our local heroes, past and present.
Charting a New Course: Prioritizing Accountability and Progress in Plagued by Scandal Currituck County

By Thom Roddy with Craig Jackson – Published March 25, 2024 Although we often don’t closely follow the Daily Advance, a recent article from March 5, 2024, caught the attention of some of our readers—and for good reason. In the article, Currituck County’s vice chair, Selina Jarvis, made a statement that struck a chord with…
McRee Leaves Currituck with Myriad Problems

As embattled Currituck County Manager Donald “Ike” McRee vacates his Old Court House office, the shadow of ongoing woes looms large over the Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) under his jurisdiction.
Eagle Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Under a Moratorium

The Eagle Creek WWTP is hereby placed on a sewer moratorium at its wastewater treatment plant effective April 15, 2024.
Corolla Civic Association Press Release: North Carolina Court of Appeals

On March 19th , 2024, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a unanimous opinion that Currituck County cannot use Occupancy Tax (OT) to fund public safety services and equipment because those are not “tourism-related expenditures.”
North Carolina Supreme Court Issues 19 Decisions for March 22, 2024

The Supreme Court of North Carolina is the state’s highest court. It consists of the Chief Justice and six associate justices, each of whom is elected for an eight-year term.
The Dare County Regional Airport: Past, Present & Future