Dare County Tourism Board Speaks Out Against a Possible Toll Increase

Posted on December 23, 2010

Beach Dollar Sign

Earlier this month we reported that the city of Chesapeake, VA is considering an increase for the toll leading to the Outer Banks.

The Outer Banks Voice is now reporting that the Dare County Tourism Board has come out against the proposed toll increase, and has put their thoughts in writing for the city of Chesapeake.

The Board’s written resolution says that commuters and vacationers would be hurt by a toll hike, and that the increase would unfairly target visitors to the Outer Banks by requiring them to shoulder most of the increase. The resolution went on to state that a toll increase would be counter-productive because it would reduce traffic.

The Outer Banks Camber of Commerce has also contacted the Chesapeake City Council asking them to carefully consider any increase and its impact on tourism and commerce between the two states.

Calm Before the Storm

Posted on September 2, 2010

Hurricane Earl is bearing down on the Outer Banks, but the calm before the storm was pretty classic. Yesterday was a picture perfect day with amazing overhead surf, bright sunny skies, warm water, and visitors still enjoying the beach.

Unfortunately, today is a bit different, with the initial clouds of Earl bringing overcast skies and a mandatory evacuation in effect for all of Dare County.

Please be kind to the Outer Banks Earl.

Northern Outer Banks to Rewrite Planning & Zoning Rules

Posted on March 1, 2010

Clarion Associates, a consulting firm from Chapel Hill, NC was recently hired to help Currituck County rewrite their planning and zoning rules; the county will rewrite thier entire Unified Developement Ordinance.

The first two meetings were held last week, and they gave county residents a chance to weigh in on the issues. About 30 residents stopped by the meeting. Attendees were given a series of 35 questions. The questions were split into two categories, Currituck Mainland and Currituck Outer Banks.

A representative from Clarion Associates commented, “We found it very helpful, especially when you’re getting results consistently, when 80 or 90 respondents favor one preference over another.” The main objectives for the UDO rewrite, according to Clarion Associates, is to ensure the environment is protected, agriculture remains viable, and county residents’ quality of life isn’t negatively affected. The updates are also designed to make the county’s planning codes more user friendly.

One of North Carolina’s Best Kept Secrets

Posted on July 13, 2009

Sunset Every Year, visitors to the Outer Banks are learning about one of the OBX’s best kept secrets, Currituck County.

Currituck County was established in 1688 among the original colonies, and was one of the first settled areas in the new world. This county is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina. Some attractions to this area are unspoiled beaches, a great collection of history, wild horses, great outdoor activities and gorgeous weather.

Currituck is an area that has something for everyone, especially the nature lover, and it is just a short drive from the metropolitan Hampton Roads area.

To learn more about this amazing vacation destination, feel free to visit www.visitcurrituck.com or call the Currituck County Tourism Board at 877-287-7488.