The Currituck Department of Travel & Tourism recently attended the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) Connections Conference in Concord, NC, September 6-9, 2022.  The STS member organization is comprised of fourteen regions: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.  Its members include Attractions, […]

Join Currituck Travel & Tourism for the annual Currituck Bulls & BBQ event at the Currituck County Rural Center (CCRC).  This year, Bulls & BBQ will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  To purchase your tickets, please go to:  www.currituckcountync.ticketspice.com/bulls-and-bbq.  Tickets are only available online and are limited.  […]

The William J. Pomeroy Foundation recently awarded Currituck County a grant for a Legends & Lore roadside marker commemorating Betsy Dowdy’s legendary ride from Corolla to Hertford, NC in in December of 1775. Initiated by Currituck Travel & Tourism, this grant will make visitors aware of this very special story of our very own Currituck […]

The following major site plan applications were submitted and will be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee – TRC (July 13, 2022): PNG- Natural Gas Receiver Station:  The applicant, Duke Energy, submitted a major site plan application to expand the existing utility facility in Sligo at 109 Shawboro Road. The property contains a gas receiver station and […]

The following major site plan applications were submitted and will be reviewed by the TRC – Technical Review Committee (July 13, 2022): *            PNG- Natural Gas Receiver Station:  The applicant, Duke Energy, submitted a major site plan application to expand the existing utility facility in Sligo at 109 Shawboro Road.  The property contains a gas […]

We invite you to join us at Historic Jarvisburg Colored School on Saturday, June 18 from 12:30pm to 3:00pm for the annual Juneteenth celebration. Dr. Harold Barnes, a civil rights and personal injury attorney and 1977 graduate of Elizabeth City State University, will be the featured guest speaker. Musical selections will also be performed by Felicia Reid. […]

With an exciting lineup of 2022 summer events in Historic Corolla Park, we hope that you’ll join us on the scenic grounds of the iconic Whalehead museum in the coming months. Yoga in the Park Thursdays: June 2 – September 1 (7:00am-8:00am) – FREE TO PARTICIPATE! Breathe in, breathe out and sign up for a FREE 60-minute yoga class, […]

The following special use permit application was submitted and will be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee – TRC (May 11, 2022) and Board of Commissioners –  BOC (tentative date: July 18, 2022): NC Beach Buggy, LLC.:  The applicant, NC Beach Buggy, LLC, submitted a special use permit application for the purpose of operating automobile sales […]

Recently, the Currituck County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt changes to the beach parking permit process that will take effect on April 30. Below are details of these changes. Please be sure to share this with your guests. If you have any specific questions, please email us tameron.kugler@currituckcountync.gov. Visitors Renting in the 4WD Area: […]

$100,000 in Grant Funding Available to Help Drive Visitors to Currituck County   The Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism is pleased to assist Currituck County-based non-profit organizations and for-profit businesses to produce quality events that will attract visitors to the county. Beginning on Tuesday, March 1, applications may be submitted for consideration in […]

The following major site plan application was submitted and will be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee – TRC (February 9, 2022): Four Seasons Pest Control:  The applicant, T L Jump, Inc., submitted a major site plan application for the purpose of constructing a 3,200 sf building and associated parking.  The property is located at 103 […]

The following major site plan application was submitted and will be reviewed by the TRC (January 12, 2022): Scot Stor, Inc.:  The applicant submitted a major site plan application for the purpose of expanding the existing self storage facility located at 152 Sawyertown Road.  The request includes  19,800 sf of expansion. The following text amendment […]

Travel & Tourism Department Claims NCTIA ‘Best of Show’ Award Currituck, NC – At the recent annual North Carolina Travel Industry Association (NCTIA) Leadership Conference and Awards in Winston-Salem, the Currituck County Department of Travel and Tourism was the recipient of three awards in recognition of tourism achievement during the 2020-21 fiscal year. In the Leisure Marketing category, […]

Saturday, November 6 (12pm-6pm) Currituck County Rural Center Enjoy a full day of family fun at the Currituck County Rural Center (CCRC) on Saturday, November 6 from 12pm-6pm. The annual Currituck Bulls & BBQ event, presented by the Currituck County Department of Travel & Tourism, features a rodeo, Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) competition (including […]

The following major site plans were submitted and will be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee – TRC (October 13, 2021): Royal Farms Store #443:  The applicant, Two Farms Inc, submitted a major site plan application for the purpose of constructing a convenience store with gasoline sales at 6511 Caratoke Highway in Grandy.  The proposed […]

he following major site plans were submitted and will be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee – TRC (September 8, 2021): 7-ELEVEn:  The applicant, Creighton Companies, LLC, submitted a major site plan application for the purpose of constructing a convenience store with gasoline sales in Moyock at Baxter Lane and Caratoke Highway.  The proposed construction […]

The following major site plans were submitted and will be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee – TRC (August 11, 2021): Moyock Dunkin Donuts:  The applicant, WEDG Development, submitted a major site plan application for the construction of a 6,218 sf  (3 unit) commercial building.  The property is located at 383 Caratoke Highway in Moyock. […]

The Currituck Maritime Museum’s grand opening will be held on July 16th, 2021, in Historic Corolla Park. The Museum will display wooden boats crafted by some of the most talented and legendary boat builders in their field. Currituck County has always been renowned for its maritime history. Hunting, fishing, guiding, and farming have always been a […]