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    NCDOT to hold public hearing on Mid-Currituck Bridge Feb. 27

    By Jen Kavanaugh | January 30, 2025

    CURRITUCK — State transportation officials are asking permission to disturb wetlands in Currituck Sound associated with construction of the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge project. The North Carolina Department of Transportation and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority are proposing the 7-mile project to connect U.S. Highway 158 on the mainland and N.C. Highway 12 near Corolla on... Read More

    Water’s Edge Village School Receives Historic Grant

    By Jen Kavanaugh | December 6, 2024

    Water’s Edge Village School (WEVS) in Corolla, North Carolina, has made significant progress toward building its new schoolhouse with a $300,000 grant from the Evans Family Fund at the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF).  The grant was announced at the OBCF Advisors Breakfast by the OBCF Board of Directors and Wayne Evans of the Evans... Read More

    ‘One step forward, two steps back’ for Mid Currituck Bridge

    By Jen Kavanaugh | November 29, 2024

    The North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) will not be receiving the $425 million federal grant for the Mid Currituck Bridge that the agency had hoped would offset the cost of the project. On Oct. 20 of this year, the US Department of Transportation announced the awarding of the infrastructure grants that the North Carolina Department... Read More

    Army Corps of Engineers Taking Comment on Permit for Mid-Currituck Bridge

    By Jen Kavanaugh | November 15, 2024

    This week, we learned that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is now accepting public comment on an environmental permit for the long-planned toll bridge over the Currituck Sound that would run between the mainland and Corolla. The Mid-Currituck Bridge would cross seven miles of open water and swampland between Aydlett and the Currituck Outer... Read More

    Mid-Currituck Bridge Update

    By Denise Graham | November 1, 2024

    After years of delays, missteps and lawsuits, the Mid Currituck Bridge project appears to be finally moving toward fruition. Although there is no firm date to begin construction, with the bidding process due to begin next year, it is possible that the first steps to build what is now estimated to be a $1 billion... Read More

    Interested in Buying or Listing Your OBX Home?

    By Jen Kavanaugh | October 25, 2024

    Recently we had the honor of being recognized as the top producing real estate team in the KW (Keller Williams) OBX Marketplace for the months of July and August, as well as the 7th Ranked Team in the Keller Williams Carolinas Region (North and South Carolina) for the month of July! Interested in learning more... Read More

    Hurricane Helene Relief

    By Eddie Kavanaugh | October 17, 2024

    With the terrible devastation from Hurricane Helene, (we have all seen the reports and horrible videos), it’s humbling but with great pride to share the amazing response the Outer Banks had by stepping up to the plate and aiding our friends in Western North Carolina. Local Outer Banks business owners Matt Khouri, Owner of Outer... Read More

    State Seeks Permits for Bridge

    By Denise Graham | October 12, 2023

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    BRIDGE TO COROLLA

    By Denise Graham | May 14, 2023

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    Bridge Can Proceed – says the Federal Court!

    By Denise Graham | February 23, 2023

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    Bridge to Corolla

    By Denise Graham | January 28, 2022

    Latest Update 12/09/22: 4th Circuit Federal Court Hears Appeal of Pro-Bridge Ruling. Likely to be several months before a decision is made by the Court. https://www.dailyadvance.com/perquimans/news/local/4th-circuit-court-hears-appeal-of-pro-bridge-ruling/article_111de55a-d7d4-5bc8-85d3-928be7e0d527.html Important Update 1/27/22: NC State Representative says construction is expected to begin in 2023. Click on link below to read more! https://www.dailyadvance.com/news/local/hanig-construction-to-start-on-long-delayed-mid-currituck-bridge-in-2023/article_df2727d3-a767-5a31-b895-aca06affd046.html Read More