Beaches /tags/beaches Beaches en-US Copyright Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:20:00 GMT WHQR series 'Rising Waters' explores impact of sea level rise on NC's coastal communities /show/due-south/2024-09-04/whqr-series-rising-waters-explores-sea-level-rise-ncs-coastal-communities Houses collapsing into the ocean, streets flooding, and increasingly expensive beach rebuilding projects are some of the costs of climate change, according to reporter David Boraks. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:20:00 GMT /show/due-south/2024-09-04/whqr-series-rising-waters-explores-sea-level-rise-ncs-coastal-communities Jeff Tiberii, Rachel McCarthy Shibumi sunshades already dominate NC coastline. Where will the local company expand next? /show/due-south/2024-07-09/shibumi-sunshades-carolina-coastline-local-company-expand Johanna F. Still of The Assembly dives deep into the world of the Shibumi, from its origin story on Emerald Isle to those who love, and those who don't love, the seemingly ubiquitous sunshade. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:40:00 GMT /show/due-south/2024-07-09/shibumi-sunshades-carolina-coastline-local-company-expand Leoneda Inge, Rachel McCarthy First of Outer Banks beach nourishment projects underway in Kill Devil Hills /environment/2022-06-14/first-outer-banks-beach-nourishment-projects-kill-devil-hills A similar project begins in Avon later this month, and others are scheduled to start throughout the summer in Buxton, Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores and Duck. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:00:56 GMT /environment/2022-06-14/first-outer-banks-beach-nourishment-projects-kill-devil-hills Jay Price Deep beach holes are dangerous, Outer Banks town warns /news/2022-05-18/deep-beach-holes-are-dangerous-outer-banks-town-warns Deep beach holes, in addition to possibly resulting in injuries for those who dig them, could delay or damage rescue vehicles operating on the beach Wed, 18 May 2022 22:28:58 GMT /news/2022-05-18/deep-beach-holes-are-dangerous-outer-banks-town-warns Associated Press Hurricane Sam Bringing A Rough Surf Weekend To US East Coast /environment/2021-09-29/hurricane-sam-bringing-a-rough-surf-weekend-to-us-east-coast Beachgoers along the east coast of the United States should beware of life-threatening surf and rip currents this weekend as Hurricane Sam turns northward, the National Hurricane Center said Wednesday. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 20:53:02 GMT /environment/2021-09-29/hurricane-sam-bringing-a-rough-surf-weekend-to-us-east-coast Associated Press NC Beach Rental Companies Prepare For A Busy Fall /business-economy/2020-09-08/nc-beach-rental-companies-prepare-for-a-busy-fall Many coastal North Carolina vacation rental companies say it's been a busy summer despite the coronavirus pandemic, and they're not expecting a slowdown… Tue, 08 Sep 2020 13:02:43 GMT /business-economy/2020-09-08/nc-beach-rental-companies-prepare-for-a-busy-fall Associated Press STUDY: 'Shark Week' Exaggerates Danger, Could Undermine Conservation Efforts /environment/2015-07-05/study-shark-week-exaggerates-danger-could-undermine-conservation-efforts The Discovery Channel's Shark Week marathon starts this week. But UNC Communications researchers say the footage showing sharks acting like vicious… Sun, 05 Jul 2015 21:00:00 GMT /environment/2015-07-05/study-shark-week-exaggerates-danger-could-undermine-conservation-efforts Rebecca Martinez Here's How To Find The Closest NC Beach When You're On The Go /environment/2015-07-01/heres-how-to-find-the-closest-nc-beach-when-youre-on-the-go You're driving down Highway 58 on Emerald Isle near Atlantic Beach. The air conditioner in your car just broke, you can only pick up one AM radio station,… Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:35:18 GMT /environment/2015-07-01/heres-how-to-find-the-closest-nc-beach-when-youre-on-the-go Charlie Shelton-Ormond Problematic Section Of NC-12 Will Have Beach Widened /environment/2014-07-09/problematic-section-of-nc-12-will-have-beach-widened The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $20.3 million contract for beach re-nourishment just north of Rodanthe. The contract is going to the same… Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:32:46 GMT /environment/2014-07-09/problematic-section-of-nc-12-will-have-beach-widened ¹ÏÉñapp ¹ÏÉñapp Cape Hatteras Recognized As Top 10 Beach, 2014 /environment/2014-05-24/cape-hatteras-recognized-as-top-10-beach-2014 Cape Hatteras has been ranked as the sixth best beach in the nation by a leading beach expert, Dr. Stephen Leatherman ("Dr. Beach") of Florida… Sat, 24 May 2014 11:52:37 GMT /environment/2014-05-24/cape-hatteras-recognized-as-top-10-beach-2014 Carol Jackson