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by Staff Report on May 22, 2026 at 3:13 pm
The N.C. Division of Coastal Management’s interactive online beach and waterfront access map lets users find nearby accesses to ocean beaches and estuarine waters.
by Staff Report on May 22, 2026 at 1:46 pm
A portion of newly constructed southbound lanes of the U.S. 17 Hampstead bypass will be opened to motorists beginning May 28.
by Staff Report on May 22, 2026 at 1:45 pm
Rain expected over the holiday weekend is not anticipated to provide enough relief needed across the drought-stricken state.
by Jennifer Allen on May 22, 2026 at 4:00 am
Forecasters are calling for a below-normal season for hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year, but they warn, chances still call for as many as 14 named storms with as many as three major hurricanes.
by Staff Report on May 21, 2026 at 6:07 pm
State water resources officials remind the public this summer to avoid contact with discolored water, a potential sign that an algal bloom is present.