Coast Guard Spouses' Club of Elizabeth City

Welcomes You to the Harbor of Hospitality

Facts & Figures

The following information includes useful facts and stats when considering a relocation to the Elizabeth City area.

Location
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County and Camden County are in the northeastern corner of North Carolina’s coastal plain.

Latitude: 36 degrees 17’ north
Longitude: 76 degrees 12’ west
Elevation: 12 feet

Population
Elizabeth City – 18,249
Pasquotank County – 37,606
Camden County - 7,328

Climate
Average Temperatures
January - 41.0 degrees F
July - 79.0 degrees F
Average annual rainfall – 48 inches
Average annual snowfall – 4.6 inches

Media 
WSKY-TV4 - 252-491-4242
WRVS-FM - 252-335-3517
WGPS-FM - 252-334-1883
WFMZ-FM - 252-338-7729
WGAI-AM - 252-335-4371
WCNC-AM - 252-338-0196
WCXL-FM - 252-335-0856
WWOC-FM - 252-335-0856
WQDK-FM - 252-335-0856
WZBO-AM - 252-338-0196
WRSF-FM - 252-338-0196
WERX-FM - 252-338-0196
WOBX-FM - 252-338-0196
WOBR-FM - 252-338-0196
WXJX-FM - 252-338-0196


Newspapers
The Daily Advance – 252-335-0841
The Virginian-Pilot – 252-338-8123

Transportation
Highways Serving Area:
U.S. 17, U.S. 158 and U.S. 168

Nearest Interstate Exchange:
I-64 – 35 miles

Norfolk International Airport – 50 miles north of Elizabeth City

Nearest Local Airport – Elizabeth City Regional Airport 252-335-5634

Nearest Passenger Rail:
Amtrak Station in Newport News, VA – 65 miles

Nearest Commercial Port:
Norfolk & Portsmouth – 50 miles

Nearest Waterways:
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway/Dismal Swamp Canal- 252-771-8333

Bus Service:
Trailways, Dunn’s Exxon- 252-335-0887

Inter-County Transit 252-338-4480

Elizabeth City Loop 252-338-4480

Driving Times to Other Areas:
New York City – 8 hours
Washington, DC – 4.5 hours
Hampton Roads, VA – 45 minutes
NC Outer Banks – 45 minutes
Greenville, NC - 1 hour, 45 minutes
Raleigh, NC - 3 hours


Local Shopping & Dining 

This list is not comprehensive, nor does it imply

 endorsement of any business by the CGSCEC.

Major Retailers

Wal-Mart SuperCenter
Lowes
JC Penney
Belk
Big Lots
Office Max
Dollar General (2)
Dollar Tree
True Value
Ace Hardware
Builders Discount Center
CVS
Walgreens
Cato
Hallmark
Payless
Athlete's Foot
Roses
Ollie's Bargain Outlet

 Fast Food & Chains

McDonalds (2)
Wendys (2)
Burger King (2)
Hardees (2)
KFC
Sonic
Arby's
Taco Bell
Dairy Queen
Subway (3)
Zero's (2)
Papa John's
Little Caesar's
Dominos
Pizza Hut
Pizza Inn
Captain D's
AppleBees
Ruby Tuesdays
Dragon Buffet
Andy's (2)
China Buffet
Golden Corral
IHOP

Grocers

Farm Fresh
Food Lion (3)
SoHo Organic Market
Red & White
Super Wal-Mart
Organic Food Depot

Restaurants

Montero's
Thumpers
Groupers
Cypress Creek Grill
El Patron
BBQ Barn
Bob-B-Que
Wildflower Cafe
Kathy's
Roma's
Tony's
Circle II
Van's Diner
Van's Pizza House
Colonial Diner
3 Squares
3 Amigos
Mamasitas
The Chocolate House
Pam's Place
Pineapple Cafe
Toyama
Volcano Japanese Hibachi
Carolina Theatre & Grille
Big Daddy's Pizza
Big Dogs
Famous Frank's
Levels
The Sandwich Market
City Wine Sellar
Peggy's
Topside
Track I
Vicki Villa
Quality Seafood
Ruthie's
Marina Restaurant

 

HOUSING INFORMATION

Single and Unaccompanied Members
The Coast Guard complex features Thrun Hall, a 127 room barracks facility. It features a galley, four television lounges, two recreational rooms and a weight room. Each room is cable and telephone ready.

Thrun Hall mainly houses personnel attending class "A" and "C" schools. Due to the limited number of rooms assigned to permanent party personnel, E-5 and above should anticipate locating housing in the community. All E-6 and below must obtain a release from Thrun Hall from the barracks manager, BM1 Dale Robinson, before attempting to live off-base though.

The Housing office
The Housing office is located in the Support Center and has office hours of Monday through Friday 0800-1600.
For more assistance or to answer any questions call (252) 335 - 6115/6225.

Current BAH rates
For the most current BAH rates for the Elizabeth City area visit
www.dtic.mil/perdiem/bahform.html and type in zip code 27909.

MEDICAL

Mission Statement
The mission of the Health Services Division at Support Center Elizabeth City is to provide quality health care for active duty personnel to maintain fitness for duty. We will also provide authorized health care services for family members and retirees to the maximum extent permitted by law and resources.

Hours of Operation
Monday 0800-1130 / 1230-1600
Tuesday 0800-1130 / 1230-1600
Wednesday 0800-1130 / 1230-1600
Thursday 0800-1130 / Closed Afternoon
Friday 0800-1130 / 1230-1600
Weekends Closed

Appointments and Sick Call hours
The clinic provides primary care services for active duty members and acute care services for Tricare Standard family members and retirees by appointment. Medical Sick Call is daily at 0730 and 1230, except for Thrusday afternoon, which is set aside for training clinic personnel. Dental Sick Call is Monday through Friday at 0730. All other appointments may be scheduled by contacting the appointment desk at (252) 335-6460.

Pharmacy
The Pharmacy does accept local civilian prescriptions. Please note that the formulary list and space is limited; they may not have what you need on short notice.

Eyeglass Prescriptions
Eyeglasses may be ordered through the Physical Examinations Dept. during the clinic's regular working hours by appointment. Note: Active duty personnel needing glasses are required to have an exam every two years and have two pairs of glasses (NOT contact lenses) at all times.

Immunizations
Active duty immunizations are performed Monday through Friday on a walk-in-basis. Patients will be required to stay in the clinic for 20 minutes after the immunization to ensure there are no adverse reactions.

For emergencies on base dial 222, off base dial 911.

For information on Tricare, visit their website at
http://www.tricare.osd.mil

CHAPEL




Chaplain: Lieutenant Mark Tanis (252) 335-6202

Welcome to Wings of Faith Chapel
A place of:

Uplifting Christian Fellowship
A Light in a Dark World
Sharing One Another's Burdens
A Home Away from Home
A Home where God's Love Abounds


Chapel Family

Wings of Faith is an interdenominational Christian chapel serving primarily active and retired military personal, and their families.  Civilian personnel are encouraged to also attend. We welcome all people who wish to worship with us regardless of religious background.

Services and Events

Bible Study Sundays:  09:15

Sunday Service:  10:30

Bible Study:  Tuesdays 11:30 - 13:00

Pot Luck:  After worship on 3rd Sundays

Sunday School (Seasonal)

Because the Bible is the foundation of our Christian belief, we offer weekly Bible studies for all ages. Our Sunday hour Bible Study begins at 09:15. We encourage families to come together and dig into God's Word. The younger children are learning the foundational Bible stories, whereas the older children and adults are learning Biblical truths.
 

Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship is every week at 10:30. Visitors are always welcomed and encouraged to come back.  We would love to have you come and join us.  We celebrate Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

Midweek Bible Study

There is a Mid-Week Bible Study at the Chapel every Tuesday from 1130-1230. All are welcome to join. Lunch is provided.

Pot Luck

Potluck at the Wings of Faith Chapel is usually held on the third Sunday of each month. Come early, and bring a healthy appetite for the Word and worship. Stay afterwards for fellowship and some really good food. Come join Us!
 

Driving Directions

From the front gate, take the first road on the left. The parking lot to the chapel is immediately after this road makes a 90 degree bend. Wings of Faith Chapel and Stephen C. Pugh Memorial Clinic share a parking lot.


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