Public Notice

Nomination Period for
Currituck County
Board of Social Services

The North Carolina Social Services Commission will make an appointment to the Currituck County Board of Social Services. The Social Services Commission will consider nominations at a future meeting.

The nomination period is scheduled from Tuesday, December 2, 2025, to Friday, January 2, 2026. Nominations must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 2, 2026. You may obtain a Nomination Form from the local department of social services office (DSS). The form must be fully completed by the nominee, signed, and returned. Forms may be mailed, faxed, or emailed to the address below.

The form can also be accessed on the Web at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/application-county-boards-social-services/download?attachment. Click on the link to the Nomination Form at the bottom of the Social Services Commission members web page. Please submit the completed form to:

Danielle Upchurch
N.C. Social Services Commission
2444 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-2444
Email: Danielle.Upchurch@dhhs.nc.gov

Should you have any questions, please contact Danielle Upchurch at (919) 527-6338 or Danielle.Upchurch@dhhs.nc.gov.

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Currituck County Government Holiday Closings & Changes:

Closings

Sunday’s in December

~ The Northern Outer Banks Welcome Center

~ The Northern Outer Banks – Corolla Visitor Center

Corolla Trash and Recycling

~ Pick scheduled for Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025, will be collected Monday, December  22, 2025

~ Pick scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025 will be collected on Monday, December 29, 2025.

Christmas Holiday

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, December 24, 25 & 26, 2025

~ Currituck County Animal Shelter

~ All County Administrative Offices

~ Currituck County Cooperative Extension

~ Currituck County Libraries

~ Currituck Senior Center

~ Whalehead in Historic Corolla

~ The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

~ Currituck Maritime Museum

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

~ Convenience Center – 5:00 p.m.

~ The Northern Outer Banks Welcome Center

~ The Northern Outer Banks – Corolla Visitor Center

~ Historic Jarvisburg Colored School

Thursday, December 25, 2025

~ Convenience Center

~ Transfer Station

~ The Northern Outer Banks Welcome Center

~ The Northern Outer Banks – Corolla Visitor Center

~ Historic Jarvisburg Colored School

New Year’s Day

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

~ Convenience Center – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 1, 2026

~ Currituck County Animal Shelter

~ All County Administrative Offices

~ Currituck County Cooperative Extension

~ Currituck County Libraries

~ Currituck Senior Centers

~ Whalehead in Historic Corolla

~ The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

~ Currituck Maritime Museum

~ Historic Jarvisburg Colored School

~ The Northern Outer Banks Welcome Center

~ The Northern Outer Banks – Corolla Visitor Center

~ Convenience Center

~ Transfer Station

*All emergency services will remain fully-staffed during the holidays.

American Red Cross Blood Drive – Give Blood!  Help Save Lives!

Join your fellow Currituck employees and citizens to “Help Save Lives” by donating blood at one of our upcoming blood drives.

For the best donation experience, it is recommend that  you schedule an appointment, with the Red Cross and enter in the Sponsor Code field: CCGOVT in the “Find a Drive” search or zip code search; and it will go to the event. Register Now to help us achieve our goal to collect 18 “lifesaving” units of blood.

To streamline your donation experience and save you about 15 minutes visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to read the pre-donation material and complete your health history questions. The questionnaire can only be completed on the day of your donation appointment.

Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B – or A – donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component.

 Currituck County has been a leader in the blood drives and our employees continue to rise to the need.

The Historic Preservation Commission helps property owners apply for local landmark designation and maintains a list of county properties with historical significance.

Check out this new video to learn more about the commission and how it works to preserve Currituck’s heritage.

There are local children in need of safe, loving, and stable homes. The Currituck County Department of Social Services is seeking individuals and families interested in making a meaningful difference by becoming foster parents. Training classes begin in September 2025.

Why Become a Foster Parent?

• Change a child’s life for the better
• Offer a stable and nurturing home
• Give hope and opportunity to a child in need
• Experience the rewards of helping others
• Help break the cycle of abuse
• Make a lasting impact in your community

Who Can Be a Foster Parent?

• Individuals who are married or single
• Homeowners or renters
• Those living near or on the water
• People who work outside the home
• Those who can take breaks when needed
• People who value having choices
• Anyone 21 years of age or older

Becoming a foster parent can be a life-changing journey—for both you and the child you welcome into your home.

Interested? We’d love to talk with you.

• Phone: 252-232-3083
• Email
• Online

All Currituck County Parks and Recreation flag football and cheering leading games scheduled for today, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, have been CANCELLED.

These games have been not been rescheduled yet.

For questions, please contact your player’s coach or call the Parks & Recreation office at 252-232-3007.

Be sure to check the Event Schedule Changes page for updates on make-up dates.

The following Currituck County Government facilities will be closed:

Currituck County recognizes the importance of dune vegetation and dune nourishment. Oceanfront property owners are eligible for reimbursement of the cost to purchase, install and fertilize American Beach Grass plants through participation in the 2024 Dune Vegetation Cost Share Program.

Eligible applicants shall submit an online application.

Plants shall be installed by Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and an inspection must be requested by Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in order to be eligible for reimbursement

Take a moment to learn more about how the program works, who is eligible and what you need to do to apply.

Looking for some part-time hours working with an amazing team?  The Currituck Department of Travel & Tourism needs you!  We are currently seeking team members for the Whalehead and the Currituck Maritime Museum to assist our visitors as they tour these historic facilities.  We especially have a need for the weekends.

Museum hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays.  Weekend hours for these facilities will run from the first Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.

These positions are a great way learn more about Currituck history while meeting and assisting our many visitors during the vacation season.

The Corolla Visitors Center is also seeking some team members for the weekdays and weekends to assist our visitors learn more about our destination and what they can do on their vacation.

To find out more, check out the applications for Visitor Relations Coordinators.  We want you to come and be an integral part of our visitor economy!