Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:42:05 EDT

CURRITUCK — When a child’s introduction to reading is tied to standardized tests and rigorous drills, a not-so-funny thing can happen. The child can come to hate reading. At least, that’s what educators in Currituck County have noticed.

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:26:59 EDT

A court hearing for two men facing criminal charges for illegally operating a topless night club in Point Harbor has been continued until Sept. 22.

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:36:44 EDT

Gov. Bev Perdue and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that North Carolina has received $115 million in five federal recovery grants — money that will extend high-speed Internet service across much of the state, including the northeast.

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:36:29 EDT

Currituck County plans to use its power to seize private property for public use after attempts to buy a land easement in Corolla failed. Using eminent domain, the county will force landowner Robert DeGabrielle to sell an easement the county needs to complete a flood water drainage project in the Whalehead beach community.

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:15:36 EDT

CURRITUCK — Even though the up-front costs are higher, Currituck officials have decided that building a new wastewater treatment system in Moyock will be better in the long run than buying an existing plant that needs expanding. The Board of Commissioners Monday decided against buying the privately owned Eagle Creek wasterwater plant, agreeing instead to build a new plant.

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:51:18 EDT

CURRITUCK — A 17-year-old battle between Currituck County and the owner of a topless nightclub was delayed once again on Monday after a judge ruled that county action is needed before the court can decide the legal case involving the two longtime opponents.

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:50:13 EDT

CURRITUCK — A former school administrator who filed a lawsuit claiming the Edenton-Chowan Schools unfairly demoted her, will be given more time to find an attorney, a Superior Court judge ruled Monday. Judge Jerry R. Tillett’s ruling effectively delays consideration of the school district’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Mary L. Felton.

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:04:12 EDT

Rising homeowner insurance rates — three times higher in coastal counties than inland — have prompted area counties to become dues-paying members of a coalition fighting the increases.

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 9:17:16 EDT

A 17-year legal battle between Currituck County and the owner of a topless nightclub will be back in the limelight next week as the two combatants square off both in civil court and criminal court.

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:05:16 EDT

Three schools in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank school district are among roughly 5 percent of North Carolina schools that have never met Adequate Yearly Progress, according the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. When AYP was first measured in the 2002-2003 school year, approximately 2,250 state schools were affected.