It’s “go time” for North Carolina lifeguards. This weekend, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees across much of the state and throngs of people are expected to descend on its beaches ...

Looking for a quieter North Carolina beach? This overlooked destination offers wide sandy shores and a laid-back atmosphere ...

Much of North Carolina’s Outer Banks region is under a tropical storm watch with Hurricane Erin expected to skirt the area this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. The sprawling Category ...

The South is known for its beaches, and whether it's during the heat of summer or the dead of winter, there's something about the crashing waves and sandy coastline that fosters relaxation. And while ...

Natrx installed these natural barriers, a living coastline on Carrot Island near Beaufort, NC, that slowed wave action, reduced erosion and redeposited sediment on beaches. (Photo: Natrx) WILMINGTON, ...

Even with evacuation orders in place for the most outlying parts of the Outer Banks due to Hurricane Erin, state emergency personnel say that the rest of the North Carolina coastline is still safe to ...

More black bears live in North Carolina's coastal plain than in its mountains. Coastal North Carolina is home to some of the world's largest black bears due to ample food and protected habitats. A ...

Located between the busier destinations of Wilmington and Myrtle Beach, North Carolina's Brunswick Islands are beloved for their uncrowded beaches and classic, family-vacation vibe. Five barrier ...