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Firearms allowed at authorized county park events

A code amendment now lets county-sponsored or manager-authorized events — think a gun show or a Civil War reenactment — include firearms in county parks, approved case by case with facility use agreements covering insurance and security.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

LowPublic Safety

Unauthorized use of county seal

Since counties can no longer trademark their seals, a new ordinance makes unauthorized use of the Currituck County seal a code violation with fines and criminal penalties — aimed at people falsely holding themselves out as county officials. Second reading pending.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 6, 2026