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.

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

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

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

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As the Memorial Day weekend kicks off a busy season at the North Carolina coast, there are concerns about beach rip currents ...

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

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

Carteret County Shore Protection Officer Ryan Davenport and the county beach commission Monday afternoon began what Davenport ...

Some beach towns in the Cape Fear region have taken steps to capture and treat stormwater runoff before it can reach the ...

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