Dave Chick for Camden County Commissioner at Large

06/10/2026

Public Safety Message from the Camden County Sheriff's Office

It's that time of year again when local farmers are harvesting their wheat crops. After the harvest, some of the wheat straw left behind will be baled and stacked in fields while awaiting transport to northern states, where it is used in various agricultural practices.
These straw bales are much larger than the typical hay bales most people are familiar with. Each bale can weigh in excess of 300 pounds when dry. As you can imagine, a falling bale can cause severe injury or even death.
The Camden County Sheriff's Office, along with our local farming community, is asking parents and guardians to educate their children about the dangers of climbing on these stacked bales and to keep them away from these areas. While the stacks may appear to be an attractive place to play, they can be extremely unstable and dangerous.
Our goal is to prevent a tragedy before it happens. We do not want to respond to a serious injury or fatal accident involving these bale stacks this summer.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in keeping our children safe. We wish everyone a safe, enjoyable, and fun-filled summer!
Camden County Sheriff's Office

06/10/2026

Yesterday, June 09, 2026, at approximately noon, an assault occurred at the Duck Thru, located at 103 East US Highway 158 in Camden. The Camden County Sheriff’s Office arrived and investigated the incident.

Stephen G. Odom, 29, of Robeson County, NC was arrested and charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury, and served an outstanding arrest warrant from Bladen County, NC. Odom was transported to Albemarle District Jail under a total of $26,000 secured bond.

Christopher G. McGirt, 42, of Robeson County, NC was arrested and charged with Simple Affray and Driving While License Revoked. McGirt was transported to Albemarle District Jail under a $1,500 secured bond.

Additional charges are being considered.

06/01/2026

Hope to see you tonight

05/30/2026

Betsy Dowdy

05/29/2026

🇺🇸 Betsy Dowdy Rides Again 🇺🇸

Event Details for May 30, 2026:

Join us at the Newbold-White House in Hertford, NC and witness Betsy ride in to warn General Skinner and his militia encampment that the British are coming. The ride will begin with a prerecording of a Currituck ride with festivities taking place at the Hertford site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Betsy Dowdy made her courageous ride through four counties that include Currituck (origin), Camden (crossing Lambs’ Ferry), Pasquotank and on to Perquimans where she encountered General Skinner. You can cheer on the Camden County and Perquiman’s County Betsy at the following locations (times are approximate and could be earlier or later as horses have their own “ways” at times – plan to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled start time below. Some of the ride locations required a non-live prerecording.

✨Currituck County: PRERECORDED. NO LIVE RIDE OR FESTIVITIES.
✨Camden County: Lamb’s Marina – 152 US Hwy 158 W, Camden, NC at 10:30 am – LIVE RIDE AT THIS LOCATION ON DAY OF EVENT
We encourage spectators to park & watch from Lamb's Marina, The Vintage Lilley, Intercoastal Outdoor Equipment, Body Kinect or Towne Bank- as Betsy rides past these locations.
✨Pasquotank County: PRERECORDED. NO LIVE RIDE OR FESTIVITIES.
✨Perquimans County: Rider will begin at First National Bank, 1103 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, NC at 12:15 pm.
We encourage spectators to gather at the Newbold White House, 152 Newbold White Road, Hertford, NC for the rider to reach the encampment at 12:30 pm – LIVE RIDE AT THIS LOCATION ON DAY OF EVENT

💻Plan to watch on Youtube and Facebook. Live feed will begin at 9:30 am on May 30, 2026. Links in comments below:⤵️

📸: Betsy Dowdy Mural by artist, Max Dowdle in Hertford, NC

🇺🇸 This project was produced with assistance from the America 250 NC initiative, administered by the NC Dept. of Natural & Cultural Resources. Any opinions, finding, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the State of North Carolina.

The Northern Outer Banks Museum of the Albemarle Visit Elizabeth City, NC Perquimans County Restoration Association Newbold-White House America 250 NC Visit Perquimans Camden County Sheriff's Office - NC

05/29/2026

SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Tomorrow, Saturday May 30th, the Camden County Sheriff's Office will be assisting "Betsy Dowdy" as she recreates her historic 1775 ride to warn General Skinner that the British were on the move toward Great Bridge! Our own "Betsy" Miss Kelly Curry and her mount Chili will begin their ride at 10:30 am leaving 152 US HWY 158 W (Lamb's Marina) and travel west on US158 to Henderson & Associates were the ride will conclude.
During the ride, the Sheriff's Office will follow behind Kelly & Chili west on US158 blocking both west bound lanes to keep vehicles away from Chili. The ride may take approximately 20 to 25 minutes to complete. Traffic can follow behind the patrol cars but it will be at a very slow pace.
We ask for your patience, understanding and support to make this a safe and memorable event.

Respectfully,
J. Kevin Jones, Sheriff

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

We will never forget!!

May we never forget those who gave their tomorrow for our today. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

This right here is why it so important for us as citizens of Camden to stay engaged with local leadership and attend meetings to protect what makes Camden… Camden!

UDO meeting tomorrow night at 6!

https://cvcpl.us/ZeA6b2s