By Jeff Hampton, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va. Jul. 31--COROLLA -- Currituck County may pump water to a soundside pond to help relieve chronic flooding in Corolla's Whalehead Beach community.

By JEFF HAMPTON By Jeff Hampton The Virginian-Pilot corolla Currituck County may pump water to a soundside pond to help relieve chronic flooding in Corolla's Whalehead Beach community.

ONGOING Bird Walks. Take a stroll along the North Pond Wildlife Trail and look for approximately 225 species of birds that live or pass through Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at Pea Island Visitor Center at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

By JEFF HAMPTON By Jeff Hampton The Virginian-Pilot Four candidates, two Republicans and two Democrats, are vying for one seat in District 1 on the Currituck Outer Banks, and each has a different take on what the county needs most.

By JEFF HAMPTON By Jeff Hampton The Virginian-Pilot corolla A great blue heron stood motionless waiting to strike a meal in the shallow water. A red-winged blackbird perched on a cattail blurted a shrill call. An osprey soared overhead.