The Perquimans-Gates 911 Center has received grant funding to expand their facility at the Emergency Services Building located at 159 Creek Drive, Hertford, NC 27944. The deadline for receiving your qualifications will be 4:00 p.m. (local time) on October 31, 2024 at 159 Creek Drive in Hertford, NC. To view the Perquimans-Gates 911 Request for Qualifications, go to
State Board of Elections Notice - 10 Tips for NC Voters as Early Voting Begins This Week: To view the 10 tips for NC Voters, go to
Early Voting Schedule: To view the early voting schedule, go to
The Perquimans County Board of Elections will hold its meeting on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Board of Elections Office located at 333 Winfall Blvd, Hertford, NC 27944. Agenda will be posted at a later date.
UOCAVA Election Notice - September 13, 2024: This is an official notice of an election to be conducted in PERQUIMANS County on 11/05/2024. This notice contains a list of all the ballot measures and federal, State, and local offices this county expects, as of this date, to be on the ballot on the election date. To view this notice, go to
NOTICE 2024 General Election Notice: To view this notice, go to
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
NCSBE Press Release Absentee Ballots - September 9, 2024: To view the Press Release, go to
The Perquimans County Board of Elections can issue voter ID cards at any time during regular business hours, except for the period between the end of early voting through the end of Election Day. For more information go to:
Presidential election years, like 2024, are busy times for voter registrations in North Carolina. Many voter registration drives are being conducted across the state this year. The State Board of Elections offers the eight tips and reminders to voters and prospective voters during this time. To view these eight tips, go to
Save the Date - ShakeOut Drills at Schools - October 17, 2024: For more information, go to
The Perquimans County Library will be closed on the following dates and times:
For more information on the Perquimans County Library, click here
To view upcoming events at the Perquimans County Library, go to
Events will be added so keep check on the listing.
To view information on the 4-H Christmas Wreath Fundraiser or to place an order, go to
The Extension Office will be continuing to collect orders through the end of October.To obtain more information on upcoming events at NC Cooperative Extension, go to:
To view information on Perquimans County Economic Development, click here
Aging Awareness: Do you work or volunteer with older or disabled adults? If so, join us for this FREE, interactive sensitivity workshop to learn more about common issues that affect older adults. Pre-registration is required! To register, visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/yqmy3ux or contact Kayla White at 252-404-7088. For more information, go to
The Center for Active Living holds many activities and events. For more information on the Center for Active Living, Visit Our Website
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Perquimans Convenience sites will operate on shortened winter hours effective Monday, November 3, 2024, through Saturday, March 9, 2025. Winter hours are 7 am – 5 pm, Monday – Saturday and 1 – 6 pm Sundays. Site attendants will work shifts from 7-12 and 12-5 Monday – Saturday.
Perquimans County Board of Commissioners a seeking individuals that are interested in serving on their Joint Community Advisory Committee. Community Advisory Committee (CAC) members for Nursing Homes and Adult Care Homes are trained volunteers who operate under the Regional Long- Term Care Ombudsman. Committees are made up of local citizens who have an interest in the long-term care facilities in their communities. CACs were established by the North Carolina State Legislature (G.S. 131D-31 and G.S. 131E-128) to be volunteer, grassroots advocates for resident rights in long-term care facilities and serve Nursing Homes, Adult Care Homes, and Family Care Homes within their county. CAC members are trained by the Regional Ombudsman, designated by the State Ombudsman, and appointed to their Committees by County Commissioners. Advisory Committee Members are required by North Carolina General Statutes to complete 36 hours of initial orientation and training prior to exercising any power under G.S. 131D-32. Appointees must be 18 years or older and must reside in the county that they serve. They cannot have an immediate family member residing in or employed by the type of home that their committee covers, nor can they have a financial interest in a long-term care facility. If you are interested in serving on the Community Advisory Committee in your county, please contact Mary Hunnicutt, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, at (252) 426-8484 or Melissa Hines, Regional Long- Term Care Ombudsman, at (252) 404-7086.
Perhaps you are stirred by personal experiences with older adults. Maybe you have witnessed unfair treatment, violations of dignity, gaps in supportive services, exploitation, ageism, neglect, or marginalization of the aging. The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature (NCSTHL) was authorized by the North Carolina General Assembly to assess the needs of older citizens, promote citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues, and provide information and education to older adults on legislative process and matters being considered by the NCGA. The NCSTHL develops recommendations to present to the North Carolina General Assembly for consideration. Perquimans County can appoint one delegate to the NCSTHL for a two-year term and an alternate, if available. If this seems to be something that you might be interested, Currently, Perquimans County needs to appoint an alternate delegate on the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature. To inquire about appointment as a NCSTHL delegate or alternate, contact Jasmine Wilson (252) 426-8244 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact the County Manager’s Office at (252) 426-8484 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information and an application, go to
Click Here to view the 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports for Pasquotank and Perquimans County.
Click Here to view the 2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports for Pasquotank and Perquimans County.
In order for the 911 Center to provide better protection for your business/church/organization, they are asking each organization to provide current contact names and numbers. This information will not be given to the public. Contacts will be called for law enforcement, fire or EMS request only. Request examples include: open doors, activated alarms, B&E's, suspicious conditions, etc. Please complete the following form and return it to the 911 Center located at 159 Creek Drive, Hertford, NC. Any questions, contact the 911 Center at (252) 426-5751. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
| Thu Oct 24 @ 5:30PM Social Services Board Meeting |
| Mon Oct 28 @ 7:00PM DATE CHANGE: Commissioners Work Session |
| Mon Nov 04 @ 7:00PM Commissioners Regular Meeting |
| Tue Nov 12 @ 7:00PM Planning Board |
| Mon Nov 18 @ 7:00PM Commissioners Work Session |
| Thu Nov 28 @ 5:30PM Social Services Board Meeting |
| Mon Dec 02 @ 7:00PM Commissioners Regular Meeting |
| Tue Dec 03 @ 6:00PM Board of Elections Meeting |
| Tue Dec 10 @ 7:00PM Planning Board |
