Quality of Life

Living in North Carolina’s Northeast, you know why visitors spent over a billion dollars last year to enjoy our part of the state. Unlimited outdoor and cultural activities and one of the nation's highest concentrations of historic resources all combine to provide limitless opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Add the world famous Outer Banks, our pristine rivers and sounds, countless local attractions and you'll quickly discover just how rewarding living in North Carolina’s Northeast truly is.

• North Carolina’s Northeast is blessed with a beautiful landscape of  rivers, sounds and beaches and offers abundant outdoor opportunities -- state parks, natural areas and National Wildlife Refuges.

• Our region’s highways and towns are filled with historic markers and attractions, including those at Historic Halifax and numerous Civil War sites.

• North Carolina’s Northeast enjoys a wide array of cultural activities, such as the Museum of the Albemarle, the Jefcoat Museum, the Roanoke Rapids Theatre, and more...

• North Carolina’s Northeast is home to beautiful golf courses, including Innsbrook's Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course and Albemarle Plantation, both on the Albemarle Sound, and of course, the Outer Banks golf courses.

• In 2006, travelers spent a record $1.14 billion in North Carolina’s Northeast Region.

• Ocracoke Lifeguard Beach was named #1 by “Dr. Beach” in the 2007 listing of America’s Best Beaches.

Climate

Our region enjoys a mild climate with four distinct seasons, allowing for year-round outdoor activities.  We're one of the most popular places in North Carolina for fishing, hunting, boating, birding, and other outdoor activities.

NC Regional Climates

Health Care

State-of-the-art healthcare is available throughout North Carolina’s Northeast. The region’s network of hospitals and service providers offers excellent access to exceptional care including acute, intermediate, rehabilitation and outpatient health services.  Our quality of life attracts physicians specializing in all areas of medicine. Proximity to Pitt County Memorial Hospital and East Carolina University’s Brodie School of Medicine/University Health Systems, Duke University Medical Center, University of North Carolina Hospitals, and Sentara Hospitals in the Hampton Roads Area of Virginia, provides a wealth of expert health care providers. Hospitals in North Carolina’s Northeast Region include:

• Albemarle Hospital, Elizabeth City

• Bertie Memorial Hospital, Windsor

• Chowan Hospital, Edenton

• Gates County Medical Center

• Halifax Regional Medical Center, Roanoke Rapids

• Island Medical Center, Manteo

• Outer Banks Hospital, Nags Head

• Regional Medical Center, Kitty Hawk

• Roanoke Chowan Hospital, Ahoskie

Education

Northeastern North Carolina has a comprehensive educational system which includes public and private schools for grades K-12, community colleges, and four-year institutions. These institutions are located throughout the region and are ready to meet the specific educational needs of individual, small business and industrial environments.

NC Public Schools

Private School Review

• Albemarle School

• Bethel Academy

• Halifax Academy

• Hobgood Academy

• Lawrence Academy

• Northeast Academy

• Pungo Christian School

• Ridgecroft School

• Terra Ceia Christian School

Colleges

Follow these links to learn more about the resources our colleges and universities have
to offer:

• Beaufort Community College, Washington, NC

• Chowan University, Murfreesboro, NC

• College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City, NC

• Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC

• Halifax Community College, Weldon, NC

• Martin Community College, Williamston, NC

• Roanoke Bible College, Elizabeth City, NC

• Roanoke-Chowan Community College, Ahoskie, NC

North Carolina's Northeast Region is also supported by

• North Carolina State University

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

• Duke University

• East Carolina University

• North Carolina Wesleyan College

• North Carolina A&T State University

• Old Dominion University

• Hampton University

• Norfolk State University

The Northeast Commission partners with colleges and universities in a number of initiatives.