tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41217986533221983572024-03-05T00:58:07.451-05:00Carova CornerJason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comBlogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-27506012766703798572014-03-10T10:35:00.001-04:002014-03-10T10:35:51.715-04:00Furhter updates and potential "good" news about the new floodmapsIMPORTANT NEWS - Preliminary Floodplain Mapping Information The Coastal Resources Commission met last week in Nags Head and a portion of the agenda was dedicated to flood, wind and homeowners insurance as well as NC flood maps. Kenneth Ashe, Assistant Program Director with the North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Office, presented preliminary floodplain mapping data for the Outer Banks and other Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-2123576641655274012014-02-13T14:21:00.000-05:002014-02-13T14:21:44.401-05:00Flood Maps To Change: Winners and Losers to be expected.Interesting articles coming from Cindy Beamon at the Daily Advance. Both articles seem to point that change is again coming, and no one yet knows if they will be better or worse off for it with regards to their flood rating. See articles below:
New flood maps may benefit Currituck ratepayers By Cindy Beamon The Daily Advance Friday, January 31, 2014 CURRITUCK — New federal flood maps coming outJason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-19142639334129433082014-01-24T12:21:00.000-05:002014-01-24T12:21:03.815-05:00Carova Beach Voted #1 by readers of Coastal Living Magazine
It comes as no surprise to me but Carova won the reader's choice for Best Beach. It appears the secret is no longer... http://outerbanksvoice.com/2014/01/24/coastal-living-readers-choose-carova-as-nations-best-beach/Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-44705817056305830932013-09-13T09:33:00.001-04:002013-09-13T09:33:17.057-04:00Currituck refuge wants more fencing for wild horses
COROLLA, N.C. The Currituck National Wildlife Refuge plans to string more than 15,000 feet of barbed wire fence in an effort to keep wild horses from grazing where wildlife feed, raising concerns among the horses' supporters. Federal officials have requested bids to extend fencing in the 4,500-acre refuge from the dunes to the marsh, effectively blocking the horse herd's access to a large Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-11305645727579169092013-09-05T12:49:00.000-04:002013-09-05T12:49:28.243-04:00New rules rein in Corolla wild-horse tour guides
New rules rein in Corolla wild-horse tour guides
By Jeff Hampton The Virginian-Pilot © September 5, 2013
COROLLA, N.C. Wild-horse tour guides largely heeded new restrictions on their operations this season, even as they chafed at some of the rules. But supporters of the animals say more needs to be done to protect them. Sheriff’s deputies issued tour drivers five $50 tickets from Memorial Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-61624745107650643702013-07-29T10:42:00.000-04:002013-07-29T10:42:53.193-04:00Wild Horse Tours subject to new rules (Reprint by Request)Currituck revises rules for horse-tour operations
Corolla wild horse tours did very well this year and is a major economic engine for Currituck County, N.C., but complaints about too many vehicles on the beach and in the area are still coming in. County commissioners are looking at new restrictions that will limit the number of vehicle and hours of operation.
(By Jeff Hampton The Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-7217560025384935702013-07-29T10:29:00.001-04:002013-07-29T10:29:37.755-04:00NCDOT starts new Formula for determining NC projects including the Mid Currituck BridgeBelow is an interesting article on where the fate of the Mid Currituck Bridge may lie.
<b>NCDOT Starts Moving on Strategic Mobility Formula Priorities From the Crosstown Traffic Blog News & Observer NCDOT starts moving on Strategic Mobility Formula priorities Submitted by BruceSiceloff on 07/12/2013 – 06:47 When the General Assembly and Gov. Pat McCrory approved the Strategic Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-75757176725502539202013-04-25T13:26:00.002-04:002013-04-25T13:26:47.940-04:00Interesting Article on the Mid-Currituck Bridge
Legislator says Currituck span would survive cuts
Coastal Review Online
April 25, 2013
Rendering of the mid-Currituck bridge. (N.C. Turnpike Authority)
By Catherine Kozak
Coastal Review Online
A bill that would change funding for the planned Mid-Currituck Bridge and Cape Fear Skyway may be giving proponents the jitters, but even if it passes, the projects are not necessarily doomed.
An Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-4622129736717817212013-03-22T10:22:00.000-04:002013-03-22T10:22:19.424-04:00So what is up with the Tree Stumps on the Beach?
Stumps of ancient forest arise yearly on Outer Banks
By Jeff Hampton
The Virginian-Pilot
© March 19, 2013
COROLLA, N.C.
Every winter, pounding waves ravage the sand along the beach, exposing hundreds of ancient cedar and live oak stumps on the Currituck Outer Banks coastline. It is an annual occurrence here and on other beaches.
"I've seen this all over the world," said Orrin Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-28044896055656430492013-03-22T09:30:00.001-04:002013-03-22T09:30:25.085-04:00US News & World Report Ranks Outer Banks #1 Family Beach Vacation in the USA
While no major surprise to the folks that vacation here year after year, US News and World Report pegged the Outer Banks for the best family-friendly spot for a beach vacation in the US. Given the runners up, that is saying something. Click on the link below for the report.
http://travel.usnews.com/Outer_Banks_NC/
Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-90827158584477565442013-03-06T13:09:00.003-05:002013-03-06T13:09:31.746-05:00Currituck County Tax Re-valuations to be mailed next week
In speaking with the Currituck County Tax Department just now, I was informed that they department hopes to have Currituck Property Owners new tax valuations in the mail by the middle to end of next week. In that letter there will also be a new web address should you need to access information online. The new website will bring enhanced features for property information in Currituck Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-53146241708665315752013-03-05T12:15:00.001-05:002013-03-05T12:15:25.248-05:00Updated information regarding the Mid-Currituck Bridge
Here is the latest update from the North Carolina DOT website with information on the Mid-Currituck Bridge. Funding is still in jeopardy it appears from the politics in the NC Congress but the timeline information is interesting.
http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/midcurrituckbridge/Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-33376751274620481162013-02-13T10:46:00.002-05:002013-02-13T10:46:29.429-05:00Currituck County Commissioners Prioritize Projects For 2013
From an Article in the Daily Advance, there are some interesting comments regarding the Off-Road Beaches. 2013 is sure to be a year to keep an eye on things at the Federal, State, and County level.
FROM THE DAILY ADVANCE
Animal shelter, OBX sewer plant Currituck priorities
By Cindy Beamon
The Daily Advance
Monday, February 11, 2013
COROLLA – A new animal shelter in Maple Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-52732808457424141652013-01-11T11:34:00.000-05:002013-01-11T11:34:00.111-05:00Currituck County Limits Horse Tours on 4WD Beaches
Currituck revises rules for horse-tour operations
By Jeff Hampton
The Virginian-Pilot
© January 9, 2013
CURRITUCK, N.C.
After three years of debate and public input, Currituck County commissioners this week approved a new ordinance that will rein in the long rows of tourist-filled Jeeps rolling through the Currituck Outer Banks beach in search of wild horses.
The ordinance will:
-- Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-13247405066627096502013-01-02T10:23:00.000-05:002013-01-02T10:23:05.444-05:00Currituck County's Mid Currituck Bridge propects continue to erode with NC Political make-up
FROM THE DAILY ADVANCE
Top Stories of 2012, No. 4: Mid-Currituck Bridge — Hope to uncertainty
By Cindy Beamon
The Daily Advance
Thursday, December 27, 2012
CURRITUCK — The fate of the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge became less certain in 2012 as lawmakers questioned the $660 million price tag for the project.
At the start of the year, the project appeared to be on its way toward Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-82714444034850947432012-12-19T13:26:00.002-05:002012-12-19T13:26:55.688-05:00Article on Currituck's Tax Assessment Process and Procedure
As most know, the taxes are reassessed every 8 years and this falls on the 2013 tax year. Below is an article on that process:
FROM THE DAILY ADVANCE
Currituck revaluation rules online
By Cindy Beamon
Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
CURRITUCK — The rules Currituck will use to determine new property values are now online, but it will be a few months longer before county Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-29355706094925612942012-11-08T12:00:00.003-05:002012-11-08T12:00:42.024-05:00Currituck County moves to Dismiss Lawsuit for Commercial Development
Currituck seeks to dismiss Swan Beach suit
By Cindy Beamon
The Daily Advance
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
CURRITUCK — Currituck is asking a Superior Court judge to dismiss a challenge to its ban on commercial development on the county’s off-road beaches.
The county filed the motion in September after Swan Beach Corolla sued the county last summer for blocking its construction plans.
In theJason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-4988433696715914922012-11-02T09:41:00.002-04:002012-11-02T09:41:28.774-04:00Currituck County to waive certain fees for storm related repairs
There is some confusion circulating that the County is waiving permits for repairs. THIS IS NOT TRUE. The County is waiving certain fees but still requiring the permits for repair work. See below an email from Jennie Newbern of the Currituck County Planning Department answering my request for clarification:
Jason,
Thanks for your email. CAMA Approval & Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-33874107511993735972012-11-01T15:02:00.000-04:002012-11-01T15:02:51.627-04:00Post Hurricane Sandy Beach Videos of the 4WD Area
Given the volume of calls and emails regarding the beaches and current conditions, I took video driving on the 4WD beach in 1 mile segments so inquiring minds can see some Post Hurricane Sandy shots. Let me know if you need more specifics.
Ramp to MP 14
MP 14 to MP 15
MP 15 to MP 16
MP 16 to MP 17 (Swan Beach)
MP 17 to MP 19 (USFW land)
MP 19 to MP 20 (N. Swan Beach)
MP 20 to MP 21 Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-47575428759289847282012-10-23T11:51:00.000-04:002012-10-23T11:51:43.347-04:00NC Department of Insurance Denies Insurance Rate Increase
BREAKING NEWS:
We have just been informed that NC Insurance of Commissioner (Wayne Goodwin) has issued Notice of Public Hearing on the 2012 Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing.
The Notice of Public Hearing is means that the NC Department of Insurance does not approve of the NC Rate Bureau's Rate Filing and feels that the filed rates are excessive and unjustified.
The Hearing will not begin Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-11388315169205621282012-10-15T12:24:00.001-04:002012-10-15T12:24:42.607-04:00Article from News & Observer shows NC Legislators' Feelings on Bridge costs
GOP Legislators Attack Plans For Seven-Mile $650 Million Bridge
GOP legislators attack plans for seven-mile, $650 million Outer Banks toll bridge
Published Fri, Oct 05, 2012 06:31 PM
Modified Fri, Oct 05, 2012 10:43 PM
By Bruce Siceloff – bsiceloff@newsobserver.com
By Bruce Siceloff The News and Observer
Tags: N.C. Turnpike Authority
NCDOT
Mid-Currituck Bridge
David Joyner
Sen. Bill Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-9030927474973224582012-10-12T14:08:00.001-04:002012-10-12T14:10:59.324-04:00County to reduce number of Tour Vehicles
Larger vehicles, fewer trips under N.C. horse plan
By Jeff Hampton
The Virginian-Pilot
© October 7, 2012
CAROVA BEACH
A colt about 6 months old pranced around while his mother and three other Corolla wild horses recently grazed in a meadow behind the dunes.
His spiked, immature mane looked like the Mohawk haircut of a rebellious teen, colored dark brown close to the neck with a golden Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-72745477458827758102012-09-18T12:21:00.004-04:002012-09-18T12:21:49.589-04:00NC Governor race to determine ultimate fate for the Mid Currituck Bridge
FROM THE DAILY ADVANCE
Governor hopefuls differ on bridge
By Cindy Beamon
The Daily Advance
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Although recent questions about the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge have arisen in the state Senate, one local lawmaker says the future of the project may likely hinge on the new governor.
Gov. Bev Perdue has supported the project, but her influence will end after November’s Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-80159327517749473712012-08-24T11:33:00.006-04:002012-08-24T11:33:55.556-04:00Bridge Funding Gets Serious Questioning and Scrutiny For Lawmakers
Lawmaker questions need for Mid-County Bridge
By Cindy Beamon
The Daily Advance
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
New questions by lawmakers about the proposed Mid-County Bridge in Currituck signal another tough fight ahead over the $600 million project, local and state officials say.
Four powerful Republicans in the General Assembly plan to review the state’s plan for funding the bridge this Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121798653322198357.post-60973966856310741882012-08-22T15:40:00.001-04:002012-08-22T15:40:50.150-04:00More Speculation on the Mid Currituck Bridge
FROM THE DAILY ADVANCE
Killing bridge could cost $10M
By Cindy Beamon
The Daily Advance
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
CURRITUCK — The state risks losing up to $10 million if it pulls out of a partnership agreement to build the proposed Mid-County Bridge in Currituck, an official with the agency responsible for building the span says.
David Joyner, executive director for the N.C. Turnpike Jason Summertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04727775068936017131noreply@blogger.com