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Blackwater Reports Fact File: Currituck ABC Board

Staff – December 11, 2024 Concerns have been raised by several citizens regarding the Currituck County Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board, specifically about outgoing Commissioner Bob White’s recent appointment as chairman. Following a thorough review of records, including meeting minutes and correspondence, our investigation concludes that White’s appointment adhered to the requirements set forth in…
(Part III) Local Currituck Based Journalist Threatened by Currituck County Sheriff’s Office Captain

Breaking Down the Threat Against Thom Roddy by Captain Kevin McCord By Blackwater Reports Staff – December 8, 2024 On December 4, 2024, during a phone interview conducted by Blackwater Reports, Captain Kevin McCord of the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office, who also serves as a county commissioner, issued statements that can only be interpreted as…
(Part II) Unmasking Conflicts of Interest: Accountability in Currituck County Public Office

AT BLACKWATER REPORTS, WE VALUE THE INPUT AND PERSPECTIVES OF OUR READERS. YOUR COMMENTS AND CONCERNS HELP US ENSURE THAT WE SERVE OUR COMMUNITY WITH INTEGRITY AND ACCURACY. WE ALSO WELCOME FEEDBACK FROM CURRITUCK COUNTY OR ANY INDIVIDUALS MENTIONED IN OUR REPORTS—IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS AN ERROR IN OUR REPORTING, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO…
The Inseparability of Law Enforcement Authority and Personal Conduct

Staff – December 6, 2024 In North Carolina, there is no specific statute that explicitly states law enforcement officers cannot “take off the badge” in a figurative sense. However, the general legal and ethical framework governing law enforcement officers emphasizes that their conduct—on or off duty—must uphold public trust and comply with legal and professional…
County Commissioners Cannot Separate Personal Opinions from Official Duties During Meetings

Staff – December 6, 2024 In North Carolina, county commissioners cannot “take off their commissioner hat” during official meetings and claim to speak as private citizens. This principle is rooted in several aspects of the law and ethical guidelines: 1. Role of a Public Official When participating in official meetings, commissioners are operating in their…
Public Feedback on PB 24-19 Reveals Overwhelming Opposition

By Craig Jackson – November 27, 2024 470 words, 2 minutes read time, please share on your own Social Media Blackwater Reports Inc. submitted a public records request to Currituck County, seeking all communications from residents regarding PB 24-19. This request produced 250 emails, many of which were duplicates. Upon analysis, we found that only…
The Importance of Voting in U.S. Elections

Voting in U.S. presidential elections is a critical way to shape the future of our nation. It’s a right and responsibility that empowers us to have a say in issues impacting our lives—from the economy to health care, education, foreign policy, and civil rights.
Without Evidence: A series on the most controversial chapter in Currituck’s history

However, according to county staff and records approved for release by Morgan to Blackwater Reports, InsightGlobal never provided a contract, emails, texts, or phone records that would link Beaumont to the job posting.
Ensuring Transparency: Your Right to Public Records in Currituck County, North Carolina

Public agencies such as Currituck County, are required to respond to each public records request as a unique, standalone inquiry, and they must do so in a timely and transparent manner.
Legal Showdown Over Government Transparency: Key Court Ruling Could Open Door for Currituck County Complaint

N.C. Citizens for Transparent Government, Inc. and Kevin Drum v. The Village of Pinehurst