Mission Statement (April 14, 2006)

The Town of Ahoskie "The Only One", as a municipal government, seeks to promote, encourage, and support a high quality of life for all its citizens.  As a rural community that relies heavily upon its faith based and family oriented communities, as well as its heritage, Ahoskie embraces the diversity of all its citizens.  Through the development of quality services, the Town of Ahoskie will work diligently to pursue service delivery that will be cost effective and efficient - Town Friendly - while maintaining the requirements of all local Ordinances, State and Federal Laws.

History

As early as 1719 the town was known by the Indian name of Ahotskey, which was adopted by the white settlers. The English spelled the name in many ways after articulation of the unwritten Indian sound, and in 1894 with the coming of the railroad and the post office, the name was spelled Ahoskie.

Location

Ahoskie, the largest community in Hertford County, is located in the northeastern part of North Carolina on the Pleasure Route, US Highway 13, and is 24 miles south of the Virginia line. The elevation is 60 feet above sea level.

Ahoskie enjoys a temperate climate with cold, but never severe, winters and moderately warm summers. The frost-free growing season in our area is about 210 days, extending from the last killing frost around April 8 to the first killing frost around November 8.

Population

The population is approximately 5,000, just large enough to attract big business, but small enough to be neighborly.

Government

Ahoskie is governed by a Mayor and Town Council, with elections every two years. The town also employs a Town Manager.

Fire and Police Protection

There are 18 full-time and 4 auxiliary policemen on the police force. There are 5 full-time and 2 part-time firemen and 24 volunteer firemen in the fire department.  Water pressure is 50-60 pounds. Both fire and police protection is extended to the rural areas as well as the immediate Town of Ahoskie.

Water and Sewer Systems

Ahoskie has deep wells for water and uses elevated storage tanks.   Ahoskie has a spray irrigation land application wastewater treatment facility for residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Utilities

Electricity is furnished by the Dominion North Carolina Power Company and the Roanoke Electric Membership Cooperative. Liquefied petroleum gas is available for domestic space heating and industrial purposes.  Piedmont Natural Gas service is available for industry and residents of Ahoskie.