Coinjock News

Tina Derby loves the ease and speed of text messages, even while driving, and sees no need to pull over to tap her fingers on her phone.

A new state law that took effect Dec. 1 puts the bite on owners of poisonous reptiles, large constricting snakes and crocodilians.

People who own crocodiles, poisonous snakes and large pythons in North Carolina must secure them in containers and face prosecution if the reptiles gravely attack a friend or stranger in legislation that takes effect Tuesday in North Carolina.

People who own crocodiles, poisonous snakes and large pythons in North Carolina must secure them in containers and face prosecution if the reptiles gravely attack a friend or stranger in legislation that takes effect Tuesday in North Carolina.

Loading... 1 of 2 Dan Gautier glances down Thursday, Oct, 29, 2009, at an image of his son Aaron who was killed in Iraq in 2007.

The Elizabeth City Downtown Market is entering the final stretch with only October left for you to saunter down to Mariners' Wharf Park on a Saturday morning for fresh, local produce.

More than 200 residents and history enthusiasts filed into Currituck Middle School last June for an event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the building of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal.

Meeleen Webb is convinced that the current design for the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge will put her family's antiques shop and garage out of business.

Rising health care costs, high taxes and obtrusive government regulation are making it hard for them to survive the economic recession, a group of local small-business owners advised Lt.

The Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has published a "Cruise the Carolina Loop" boaters' guide that outlines a regional, self-guided tour along the Intracoastal Waterway, details of navigable miles, and lists lock and bridge opening schedules, restaurants and visitor sites located en route.

Sharon Meade , Outer Banks Curator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, shows her father Shelton Alexander the workings of a model tugboat built by Oscar Roberts of Aydlett during the event celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal at Currituck Middle School, Sunday.

Video: Life on the Coinjock Canal. Brian Clark The Virginian-Pilot Want to go? What" 150th anniversary celebration of the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal When: 3 p.m. today Where: Currituck Middle School, 4263 Caratoke Hwy., Barco COINJOCK, N.C. A 147-foot-long yacht docked at the Coinjock Marina last week, one of an increasing number of ...

Once an unknown and relatively unused area of Currituck, Coinjock was put on the map from the newly built canal.