A report from the NWS Wilmington NC was issued on Wednesday at 3:50 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 p.m. The alert ...

A submerged alligator managed to work its way into a group of children playing in a lake, resulting in one being seriously ...

The publication has given attention to WNC many times, including coolest towns for summer vacations, most beautiful drives ...

Despite major damages to waterways caused by Helene, these Western NC locations were voted among 2025's best by USA TODAY readers.

Located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the swimming hole is accessible with a relatively easy hike.

On the morning of Monday, June 30, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol released this statement on the fatal accident on US 64 that occurred the previous day.

Century-old truck and water taxi among relics found as water level drops in North Carolina’s Lake Lure, photos show. The lake was damaged by Hurricane Helene.

LAKE WACCAMAW, NC (WWAY) — On Monday, the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Adolph ...

Alligators are native to southeastern North Carolina and Lake Waccamaw is within their range, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reports. Males can reach 13 feet and 500 pounds in the state ...

North Carolina officials advise against contact with green or blue waters in Lake Norman due to algal blooms, with the ...

Submerged alligator works its way into group of swimming children, resulting in one being seriously injured in North Carolina’s Lake Waccamaw, police say.