Standing up, I felt something bite down on my calf-shin region, just bite down on my leg,” the swimmer reportedly said.

Part of the 85-mile barrier island that’s affectionately known as the Crystal Coast or the Southern Outer Banks, Emerald Isle ...

A red flag at Emerald Isle warns beachgoers to expect dangerously strong currents and rough seas if they swim in the ocean.

A man and teen girl were first caught in rip currents Saturday at the East end of Holden Beach, an island in Brunswick County ...

Officials used jet skis to get to the area and rescued the teen girl and the first man. Both were taken to a local hospital.

As the Memorial Day weekend kicks off, North Carolina coastal areas are watching for dangerous rip currents and two swimming ...

Crystal Coast, North Carolina, is ideal for a slow, laid-back vacation with plenty of Southern charm. Here's how to plan the perfect trip.

North Carolina beach towns use the colored-flag system ... prompted rip-current warnings along much of the North Carolina coast. Mark Crews Town of Emerald Isle As of Friday, May 23, a red flag ...

From the tranquil Topsail area to the impressive Crystal Coast, North Carolina’s seashore is a treasure trove of scenic spots ...

Some of the most "sought-after" vacation spots, best coastal towns in the country and best beach towns in the South are in ...