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LOCATION
Northampton County is located in northeastern North Carolina astride the state's Coastal Plain and Piedmont Regions. The county is located 90 miles northeast of Raleigh, the state capital, and 50 miles north of Rocky Mount, N.C. Bordered by Virginia on the north, the County lies 90 miles southwest of Norfolk, VA and is 200 miles south of Washington, DC.
POPULATION ( 2000 ) Northampton County 22,086 Municipalities
CLIMATE
A generally moderate climate prevails. The annual average temperature is 60 degrees with January temperatures averaging 40.5 degrees and July temperatures 75.8 degrees. Precipitation includes an average of 43 inches of rainfall a year and seven inches of snow.
PROPERTY TAXES (Year 2000 per $100.00)
Northampton County .88 Municipalities (per $100.00)
ZONING STATUS
Municipalities
TRANSPORTATION
Roads: Northampton County is excellently situated with respect to highways. Interstate 95, the nation's major north-south thoroughfare on the eastern coast, bisects the county. Three U. S. primary routes cross Northampton: 158,258 and 301. In addition, there are six state primary routes providing ready access to destinations in all directions.
Rail: CSX Transportation, Inc. offers freight and piggyback service in the County along three main tracks.
Air: Commercial air service is available at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (90 miles) and Norfolk,VA International Airport (90 miles). Additionally, two Municipal airports serve Northampton County at Woodland and Roanoke Rapids. Each have a 4000 foot paved lighted runway with fuel available.
Ports: The deep-water port complex at Hampton Roads, VA, is located 90 miles northeast of Northampton County, with direct highway and rail linkage. The Chowan River (30 miles) supports bulk-shipping barge traffic via the Albemarle Sound and the Inter-coastal Waterway to ports in North Carolina and Virginia.
Bus: Commercial bus services are provided to Northampton County residents by Carolina Trailways and Greyhound.
Freight: Two local terminals and numerous regional carriers serve the Northampton County area.
Parcel: County wide parcel service is provided by United Parcel Service, Federal Express, Courier and others.
COMMUNICATIONS
Newspaper: News & Observer, a morning daily published in Raleigh, NC, Virginian Pilot & Ledger Star, a morning daily published in Norfolk, VA, Daily Herald, an afternoon daily published in Roanoke Rapids, NC, Roanoke Chowan News Herald, published three times a week located in Ahoskie, NC.
Radio: WBCG-FM and AM, is located on US Hwy 158 east of Conway. WZRU a Public Broadcasting Station is located in Roanoke Rapids, NC. The broadcasts of numerous other AM and FM stations in North Carolina and Virginia are received in Northampton County.
Television: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS affiliate stations have broadcast coverage throughout the county. Cable TV is widely available in the county.
UTILITIES
EDUCATION
WATERWAYS
Roanoke River - Located in Northampton County. Stripper Fishing. At its best. Also noted for Fly Fishing, Kayaking and Canoeing.
Meherrin River - Located in Northampton and Hertford Counties
Chowan River - Located in Hertford County 30 miles from Northampton County.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Commercial Forest land covers 195,000 acres. Dominant forest types are loblolly pine, oak, gum, cypress, hickory, and hardwood/pine. Public and private supplies of water are obtained from wells. Large supplies of process water may be obtained from Roanoke or Meherrin rivers.
LOCAL ECONOMY
Agri-business accounts for approximately one-third of the local business. The market Value of farm products sold include peanuts at $19.7 million; cotton, $23 million; hogs, $22.7 million; poultry, $20.8 million; forestry products, $16.3 million; beef cattle, $1.5 million; tobacco, $800 thousand; and soy beans, $600 thousand. The total value including miscellaneous products is $108 million. Principle types of industrial and commercial activity in the county are textile, apparel, lumber, chemical manufacturing, boat manufacturing, and agricultural processing.
INCOME AND EARNINGS
INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYERS
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Northampton County is governed by five elected county commissioners and operates under the county manager form of government. The municipalities located in Northampton County are the Mayor and Board of Commissioners form of government.
RECREATION
Northampton County Cultural and Wellness Center Valley Pine Country Club (located in Lasker, NC Telephone No.252-539-4124)
HOME HEALTH CARE
Regional In-Home Health Care in Conway, NC Telephone No.252-585-3667
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Citizens Community Bank Gaston, NC Telephone No. 252-537-9787
SHOPPING
Downtown Shopping in Conway, Jackson, Garysburg, Gaston, Lasker, Seaboard, Severn,Woodland, Rich Square.
ATTRACTIONS
Northampton Visitor's Center, Jackson
HEALTH CARE
Halifax Memorial Hospital- Roanoke Rapids, NC (approximately 30 minutes) Emergency and ambulance services are provided by the Northampton County Emergency Medical Service and various rescue squad units throughout the county.
SMALL BUSINESS CENTERS
Roanoke Chowan Community College
WORK ENVIROMENT
Northampton County Industrial Park located on Interstate 95. Strong aqri-business Community leading producers in cotton, and peanuts.
LICENSE
Drivers License - You are required to have a license in North Carolina. For information call DMV Main Office in Ahoskie on 252-332-5525
Marriage License Requirements: Under 21 years of age, a person must present Drivers License, Social Security Card or Number and Birth Certificate. Under 16 years of age a person must have their parents certification. If a person is divorced they must present their divorce decree signed by a Judge. If a person is a widow they must have spouses death certificate. The cost of marriage license as of January 1, 2002, will be $50.00 You may purchase your marriage license from the Register of Deeds located in Jackson, telephone number 252-534-2511. Office hours 8:30AM to 5:00PM Monday thru Friday.
Hunting and Fishing License may be purchased from Wal Mart(s) in Ahoskie and Roanoke Rapids.
Business - No requirement for Northampton some Municipalities may require privilege permit. To obtain a business license you must contact Secretary of State Business License Information Office.
CERTIFICATES
Birth - person must be born in Northampton County Death - person must die in Northampton County You may obtain these certificates from the Register of Deeds in Jackson, telephone number 252-534-2511, office hours 8:30AM to 5:00PM Monday thru Friday. A picture ID is required.
VOTER REGISTRATION
Must meet the following requirements:
You may register in the following locations:
The Board of Elections is located in Jackson and is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. |
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