In our quarterly newsletter and on our website, we regularly share data and facts that highlight the growth, challenges, and opportunities facing North Beach. Like many vacation destinations, the beauty and uniqueness of our area have brought increasing popularity and economic benefits, along with the pressures that come with growth. How do we preserve what we love while still sharing it with the thousands of visitors who want to experience it? We hope these facts and trends

The EPIC Project held its first Community Coffee Hour in April, bringing together organizations that provide health and wellness services to the Currituck community. We live in a beautiful, awe-inspiring place, but we often hear concerns about the lack of accessible medical and mental health services. Fortunately, a number of organizations are working to help meet our community’s needs—offering transportation to appointments, wellness screenings, educational resources, and su

It’s sea turtle nesting time on the 4x4 beach, and you may spot the patrol at sunrise looking for tracks or signs of overnight nesting. Nesting season typically begins in late May and runs through September, sometimes into early October. Most sea turtles come ashore at night, except for Kemp’s Ridleys, which often nest during the day. The most common species here in the OBX is the loggerhead, but green and Kemp’s Ridley turtles also nest on our beaches. Leatherbacks and hawks

We get this question a lot. While most beaches are staffed with visible lifeguards, what makes the Northern Outer Banks beach special in its seclusion also places more responsibility on beachgoers to ensure their own safety. That said, Corolla Beach Rescue does actively patrol the North Beach during the summer season and responds to emergencies year-round through the 911 system. We asked Matt Hewes, Chief Information Officer, Corolla Beach Rescue to share how their team prote

By Edward Ponton That was my first reaction when I heard the North Beach Preservation Alliance’s s slogan, “saving the last 12 miles.” Around here, accuracy matters, and I’ll admit—I cringed a little and let it go. A few weeks later, Edna Baden said something that stuck with me: “the distance has changed over time and will continue to change." Bingo. That was the missing piece—history. Getting to the Currituck Banks wasn’t always as simple as it is today. Travel was by water

The condition of our sand roads, whether related to access, drifting sand, flooding or bone-rattling washboarding, always leads to passionate discussion. This is the first in a series of articles about the Carova Beach Road Service District (CBRSD)—how it began, how it has evolved, and how road maintenance decisions are made today. To better understand how road maintenance is managed today, it helps to look back at how the district was originally formed. On September 9, 200

The residential real estate market in the 4x4 continues to hold steady as we move through the first quarter of 2026, with encouraging signs of stability and improved efficiency compared to this time last year. In both the first quarters of 2025 and 2026, there were 36 homes on the market, with 9 homes sold in each period. What’s changed is performance. In 2026, homes sold at an average price of $670,722 and spent just 111 days on the market. In contrast, 2025 saw an average s

May 27th: The Mammal Stranding Center released our rock ingesting seal, we affectionaly called Stump went happily back out to sea! We love a happy ending!! Watch his release with two friends on the Marine Mammel Facebook page. Our rock ingesting seal "Stumpy" is on his way to a full recovery!! The Mammal Stranding Center recently posted: Stranding Technician Vanessa celebrates the discovery of most anticipated rock in the history of our hospital! Behold the rock and all 5 gra

We are pleased to share that, since this article was posted, the Currituck County Commissioners held a special meeting on April 6, during which a Dominion Energy representative provided an update on plans to help prevent future power outages in the 4x4 region. Planned investments include $550,000 to replace two miles of conductor (27 poles) along Teal Road, as well as $2 million to reconfigure circuits and build backup/alternate feeds. These improvements are intended to suppo

NBPA hosted the first of its kind collaborative training, bringing tour companies, local experts, and officials together to share knowledge and strengthen communication. NBPA recently hosted the first training of its kind for local wild horse tour company guides. The goal was to provide a forum to educate guides on topics beyond the horses, while also creating an opportunity to address questions, share concerns, and foster stronger relationships among the organizations involv

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services recently sent out notices regarding treatment for the Spongy Moth (formerly known as the Gypsy Moth) in the Currituck and Dare County areas. The treatment is planned for the April/May time frame. According to NCDA&CS, spongy moth caterpillars feed on over 300 species of trees and shrubs and are considered one of the most destructive insect pests threatening our rural and urban forests. Below are links to more in

On Saturday, February 14th North Beach community members along with a few friends from Twiddy came together to clear cut brush removed from our Trim-A-Tree road safety initiative. Thanks to all our volunteers who came out on a cold Valentine’s Day morning to clear brush along Ocean Pearl. This first community clean-up focused on improving visibility at intersections and along the roadway. By trimming back brush we can increase visibility on the roads providing safer condit

In the coming months, NBPA will be working together with the following committees formed in November as a result of the focus group on beach access. Committee leadership represents a cross-section of 4x4 organizations, with a heavy focus on NBPA's committment to Education that has the opportunity to make an impactful difference as early as this summer.

Horse tours are a much-talked-about part of life on the 4x4 beach. Love them or not, they offer visitors a memorable way to experience our unique coastline and, as many have pointed out, can help reduce the number of individual vehicles driving around in search of horses. Along with these benefits, the community has shared thoughtful concerns, including increased tour traffic in 4x4 neighborhoods, respect for private roads and property, inconsistent information shared by some