Mark your calendars! You’re invited to Currituck County’s new event “Meet the Shelter” on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.! The shelter will have a food truck and other guests.

We are still seeking additional vendors to join us. If you are interested, please give us a call at 252-453-8682 for more information!

We are hoping for a great adoption weekend with 1/2 off all adoption fees. Come tour our shelter, meet the staff, and visit our adorable shelter pets!

Please share this great event and help spread the word – we look forward to meeting you!

Currituck Animal Services and Control in affiliation with Moyock Animal Hospital are once again hosting their Annual Spring Free Rabies Clinic.

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Phone: 252-435-8682
Location: Currituck County Animal Shelter in Barco
Cost:FREEfor all Currituck County Residents with proper identification. Non-Residents $8.00 per vaccine.
Flyer:  Annual Spring Rabies Clinic (PDF)

In order to receive a 3 year booster you MUST show proof of prior rabies vaccination.

Special Thanks to Moyock Animal Hospital

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.

Currituck County has a need for foster parents. There are local children who need caring, stable homes and the Department of Social Services would like to talk with anyone interested in opening their home to a foster child.

Being a foster parent could be a positive, life-changing experience for the child and you! Call Social Services at 252-232-3083 or email for more information.

Ball season will be here before you know it, the Currituck County Parks and Recreation Department is trying to organize a spring Baseball & Softball League for 13-15 year old’s.

If your child is interested in registering for this league contact Sean Wright by email or phone 252-232-3007.

On February 6, 2024, Rick Kinner, of Corolla, along with other members of the Outer Banks Stamp Club, presented the Historic Jarvisburg Colored School with two framed Black Heritage stamp collections of African American leaders, entertainers, sports figures, writers and historical figures.

These collections are hanging on the wall of the School’s visitor center for all to see and enjoy.  While it is anticipated that these will be permanent exhibits, the public is invited to come and view this new addition to the School during Black History Month.

Historic Jarvisburg Colored Schools is open during February on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..  The School will be closing for a brief period after February to complete renovations.

New Payment Office Location

To better serve the citizens of Currituck County we have moved our payment office to:

2878 Caratoke Highway,
Currituck, North Carolina 27929.

Payments can made by:

• Drive-thru Window
  

  2878 Caratoke Highway,
  Currituck, North Carolina 27929

• Mail

  PO Box 220
  Currituck, North Carolina 27929

• Night Drop

  2878 Caratoke Highway,
  Currituck, North Carolina 27929
  The night drop box is located at the back of the building.

For more information or to schedule an appointment please call 252-232-2769.

Recently Currituck County launched a new service to help citizens obtain public records request from the county government. The public records request portal can be accessed at currituckcountync.nextrequest.com/. It can also be found on this website under the Government tab above.

This new service promotes transparency and will help Currituck County follow North Carolina’s public records laws. Once a request has been submitted it will be reviewed and processed by the County Manager and County Attorney offices.

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!

Currituck County’s new Public Safety Center in Barco, North Carolina is a beautiful facility that provides many benefits. It serves as the home for all public safety departments in a centralized location, which has improved staff:

• communication,
• coordination,
• and emergency response.

All citizens in Currituck County should be proud that we have such a great facility. Learn more in this new video by Currituck County!