SouthMills FireDepartment

10/25/2026

Applications for this year's South Mills Christmas Parade are now available. You can use the QR Code below or click the link in the event section of our page. We also have paper applications available, please message us to get one.

10/24/2026

Come out and see us Dismal Day at the Dismal Swamp State Park. We're here from 10am to 2pm.

10/21/2026

Ho, Ho, Ho!! That time of year is fast approaching. Hard to believe I will be returning to South Mills in just 6 short weeks. I have decided to put my schedule out below so if any good boys and girls want to see me while I am out and about, they will know where to go. (Parents, for more information on the parade, the Santa Run and pictures with Santa, please check the SouthMills FireDepartment page). Time to get back to the workshop but I am looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Friday December 4, 2026 5pm - 7pm - Currituck YMCA.
Saturday December 5, 2026 - 11am - South Mills Christmas Parade
Friday December 11, 2026 - 6 - 8:30pm - Dances Bay Christmas Lights
Saturday December 12, 2026 - 8:30am - 10am - Mariner's Mug Coffee House
Friday December 18, 2026 - 5pm - 7pm - Waterfall Blossom Cafe.
Saturday December 19, 2026 - Begins at 8:30am - South Mills Santa Run
Monday December 21, 2026 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm -Pictures w/Santa @ SMVFD
Tuesday December 22, 2026 - 6pm - 8:30pm - Dances Bay Christmas Lights
Wednesday December 23, 2026 - 5pm - 7pm - Waterfall Blossom Cafe.

10/21/2026

Come by and see us this Saturday at Dismal Day!

🍁🍂 JOIN US FOR DISMAL DAY! 🍁🍂

Mark your calendars for the 12th annual Dismal Day at Dismal Swamp State Park! Brink the whole family out for a FREE day of outdoor fun, hands-on activities, and plenty to explore.

📅Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰10 AM- 2 PM
📍Dismal Swamp State Park | 2294 US Hwy 17 N, South Mills, NC

Enjoy live animals from 🦎 OBX Lizard Land , wagon rides, face painting, nature crafts, a bounce house, food trucks, educational exhibits & much more!

🏃‍♂️‍➡️Start the morning with the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail 5K Fun Run/Walk at 9 AM. There's no fee or registration - just sign a waiver before the race. Participants will also receive a special Dismal Swamp State Park giveaway!

🎃 Come spend a fall Saturday exploring, learning, playing and making memories at the Dismal Swamp!

Friends of Dismal Swamp State Park NC African American Heritage Commission North Carolina State Parks and Recreation NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources America 250 NC Camden County America 250 NC Camden County Public Library - North Carolina Camden County Schools Camden Parks & Recreation Camden County Sheriff's Office - NC SouthMills FireDepartment Camden County EMS Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc Visit Elizabeth City, NC Currituck Chamber of Commerce Maritime Ministries Albemarle Loop Outdoor NC Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce Elizabeth City State University Mid-Atlantic Christian University Historic Albemarle Highway Dismal Swamp Welcome Center

10/13/2026

Applications for this year's South Mills Christmas Parade are now available. You can use the QR Code below or click the link in the event section of our page.

10/12/2026

Girl Scout Troop 57 (not all of the troop members are pictured) came out to Station 14 today and learned about Public Safety from Chief Banks from SMVFD and Captain Jordan, Senior Medic Thrasher and EMT Alligood from Camden County EMS. The girls toured the station, asked questions and put together their own first aid kit as part of earning their public safety badge.

10/10/2026

Thank you to GPS and CIS and especially to Amy Banks for another successful Community Helper Day. We enjoyed seeing all the kids and telling them a little bit about what we do.

10/06/2026

Don't forget, tonight Albemarle EMC is planning a power outage to perform upgrades on the substation. Power will be turned off at 11:59pm and should be off for about 2 hours. Please plan accordingly. We have attached more information to this post.

⚠️ 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘 ⚠️

Albemarle Electric Membership Corporation customers in portions of Pasquotank and Camden County, NC should prepare for a planned power outage beginning TONIGHT at 11:59 PM. The outage is expected to last up to 2 hours.

🔌 The outage is necessary while equipment is installed at the Tanglewood Substation for the new solar farm on Glade Road.

𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚:
• Foxhaven Subdivision off W. Main Street Extension
• All of Morgan’s Corner
• All of South Mills and surrounding areas, from near Geneva Baptist Church on NC 343 north to the VA state line
• Other AEMC customers served by the Tanglewood, Morgan’s Corner and South Mills substations

🚦 IMPORTANT: Traffic signals at US 17/Foreman Bundy Road/Simpson Ditch Road and Halstead Boulevard Extension/Conlon Way (Walmart) will also be affected.

Please plan ahead:
🔋 Charge phones and essential devices
🚦 Use extra caution at intersections without working traffic signals
🏠 Consider flashlights and other emergency supplies
🚨 Ensure you have an alternative for any powered medical equipment

Pasquotank County, North Carolina
Camden County, NC
The City of Elizabeth City, NC
Pasquotank-Camden Central Communications
Pasquotank County EMS
Camden County EMS
Camden County Sheriff's Office - NC
Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office
SouthMills FireDepartment
Pasquotank-Newland Volunteer Fire Department Station 9
ElizabethCity FireDepartment


The Daily Advance
Camden County Schools

10/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our open house Saturday. It was a great turnout. We enjoyed seeing everyone and appreciate the communities support. We look forward to doing it again next year.

10/03/2026

In honor of fire prevention week, Waterfall Blossom Cafe introduces the Dragon Master. A refreshing lemonade with dragonfruit and topped with peach cold foam. Add some fruity poppers for a yummy treat. Available for the month of October so stop by and get yours today. 🔥🚒🧋