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 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

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

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.