Gareth McGrath
USA TODAY
Wilmington, NC, United States
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Study says buyout of threatened Outer Banks homes would be cheaper than beach nourishment
As officials search for affordable fixes to the severe erosion woes plaguing Rodanthe, a new study asks it buyouts are the best solution. → Read More
Has that house flooded before? Now NC sellers will have to tell you
N.C. real estate officials have voted to strengthen flood disclosure rules to now require sellers to share a home's flood history to potential buyers. → Read More
Oyster farming: Why the pearl in NC's agriculture industry is running into choppy waters
Faced with increased regulations and pushback from some coastal residents and officials, oyster farmers are feeling a bit shell-shocked. → Read More
Looking to plug 'leaky' homes, NC wants to put a major dent in home energy costs
Proposed changes could bring N.C.'s energy conservation codes in line with the latest standards, saving property owners money and reducing emissions. → Read More
Muscadine mania: Why NC's native grape could soon be making an appearance in local schools
Do you like muscadine grapes? What do you think about this proposed legislation? → Read More
As other Southeast ports get deeper, what's the status of Wilmington's expansion project?
Plenty of hurdles remain before dredges can begin moving. → Read More
A $110M grant will help fund a new NC coastal bridge, but it isn't in Wilmington
Why isn't North Carolina getting money to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge? → Read More
Support, financing questions greet idea of baseball stadium in Leland
Leland has talked with the Texas Rangers about developing a stadium and entertainment complex in the fast-growing town. But lots of questions remain. → Read More
Why flooding from hurricanes in the Wilmington area could get a whole lot worse
A new study out of Princeton looks at how sea-level rise and heavier rainfall events tied to hurricanes could impact Wilmington-area flooding. → Read More
Q&A: Why Wilmington and Eastern NC are still in drought despite recent rains
Wilmington received an almost record amount of rain last weekend, but it wasn't enough to pull the region out of drought. → Read More
Whale deaths in NC and along the East Coast have officials searching for answers
The number of dead whales washing up in NC and along the East Coast are rising, as are concerns. But officials say offshore wind farms aren't to blame. → Read More
Plan to assess risk of climate change on insurance, including in NC, courts controversy
The U.S. government wants to know how viable insurance markets are in areas vulnerable to climate risk. States and the insurance industry are balking. → Read More
Pretty and sustainable: Why native NC plants can be good for your garden and the coast
With climate change bringing hotter temperatures, drought and rising seas, native plants offer NC coastal homeowners a sustainable choice. → Read More
Day after baby whale found dead in NC port, entangled right whale seen off the Outer Banks
A day after a baby North Atlantic right whale died in an NC port, a juvenile female whale was seen entangled in fishing gear off the Outer Banks → Read More
Baby North Atlantic right whale found dead along NC coast
A highly endangered North Atlantic right whale calf was found dead in Morehead City over the weekend after somehow getting separated from its mother. → Read More
North Carolina's future energy roadmap rolled out amid criticisms, Christmas blackouts
NC regulators have released a carbon plan that aims to allow the state to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. → Read More
NC State study: College textbooks aren't keeping pace with climate change science
A new study from NC State University finds that college biology textbooks aren't keeping up with climate change science → Read More
Cape Fear coast gets a helping (financial) hand from a friend in Washington
A massive federal spending bill includes several programs to help coastal communities in Southeastern North Carolina. → Read More
People warned to steer clear of dead birds as avian flu rips through NC flocks
As dead and dying birds multiply on North Carolina's beaches, struck down by avian flu, officials are warning humans to steer clear. → Read More
How this coastal advocate is working to protect the N.C. coast ... one paddle at a time
Kerri Allen of the N.C. Coastal Federation uses her positive attitude and love of outrigger canoe paddling to work on protecting the coast. → Read More