NC Beaches Coverage

Tires wash ashore in Holden Beach after storm

The town of Holden Beach said Sunday's storm washed ashore hundreds of tires from a decades-old artificial reef experiment.

Several hundred tires wash ashore at Holden Beach after storm

The town of Holden Beach said Sunday's storm washed ashore hundreds of tires from a decades-old artificial reef experiment.

WECT Staff

Big waves, big crowds expected at Outer Banks for Labor Day weekend

Your holiday travel plans may have you heading to the N.C. coast, where Idalia's impact is still lingering Friday morning.

Park service finds trash, debris with Navy markings washing ashore at Outer Banks

The National Park Service says loads of trash have been washing up on Outer Banks beaches and they may have come from a Navy ship off the coast.

Keenan Willard, WRAL eastern North Carolina reporter

The least-crowded NC beaches to visit during Fourth of July

Planning a last-minute visit down to the beach for Fourth of July? You will likely find most of North Carolina's popular beach spots are swarming with tourists on Monday. If you want to enjoy your time but avoid as much traffic as possible, here's where you should try.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

'Dr. Beach' says NC beach is the best in America

Dr. Beach is Stephen Leatherman, a well-known coastal scientist from Florida who releases his list of best beaches each year at this time. Topping this year's list is Lifeguarded Beach at Ocracoke Island, the best beach in America!

The best NC beaches for families

North Carolina is known to have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, but which ones are best for families?

The best NC beaches that you need to visit

Do you live in North Carolina? Have you ever been to a beach in the state? Read on to learn about the best NC beaches that you need to visit.

2022 North Carolina festival guide: Festivals in NC for spring and beyond

Here's a month-by-month look at festivals in NC from the mountains to the coast.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Groups working to clear NC beaches of marine debris and trash

Marine debris is quickly becoming one of the biggest environmental problems on the planet.

Stacia Strong, North Carolina Coastal Federation

Paddlers ready for 120-mile trip along NC coast to bring attention to protecting beaches

A group of people along the coast are preparing to set off on a more than 100-mile trip up the state's coastline, and they'll be doing in an outrigger canoe.

Paddlers excited for 120-mile adventure along NC coast

Six paddlers with a Wrightsville Beach canoe club are embarking on a trip from Sunset Beach to Bogue Sound later this year.

Fishermen pull up discarded crab pots in effort to clean up NC coast

This year is Keith Bruno's seventh year being a part of the North Carolina Coastal Federation's (NCCF) lost fishing gear recovery program.

Lifeguards urge beachgoers to be careful swimming on Memorial Day

If you're headed to the beach on Memorial Day, officials ask that you practice safe swimming. Monday's rip current risk is high across North Carolina's beaches.

Zach Solon WECT

Popularity of Outer Banks beaches prompts lifeguards to remain through September

Lifeguards will stay on duty at three popular Cape Hatteras beaches in the Outer Banks through the end of September.

NC Coast braces for Tropical Storm

WRAL's Monica Laliberte is at the coast of North Carolina to see how people are preparing for the storm.

Beaches, businesses in Wrightsville Beach excited to be open, expecting busy weekend

People were flocking to the coast this weekend to take advantage of the end of the state's stay-at-home order and the move to phase 2 of reopening the state after the coronavirus pandemic.

Amanda Lamb, WRAL reporter

NC BBQ joints named among best in the South

Lexington BBQ is once again on Southern Living's list of best BBQ in the South.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About Editor

NC coast sees third shark encounter this month

Sunday's shark attack off Bald Head Island marks the third attack in North Carolina this month.

Robbie Vaglio, WRAL.com intern

Atlantic Beach dive bar gets a bit of an update

The Tackle Box Tavern at Atlantic Beach has a new address -- right next door -- and a spiffed up look for the summer season.

New next door: Atlantic Beach dive bar gets an update

The Tackle Box Tavern at Atlantic Beach has a new address -- right next door -- and a spiffed up look for the summer season.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Summer's nearly here but after Florence, is the NC coast ready for visitors?

Summer's just around the corner and you might be ready to hit the beach. But is the beach ready for you?

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

Winners of Voters' Choice Awards are top dining, entertainment, retail businesses

The best in local dining, entertainment, retail and more were honored at the WRAL.com Voters' Choice Awards (VCAs) Thursday night.

Best restaurants, businesses: WRAL.com Voters' Choice Awards reveals winners

The winners have been revealed in the WRAL.com Voters' Choice Awards. Find out which restaurants took home awards in categories including best biscuits, southern cuisine and pizza.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About Editor

Final Days to Cast Your Vote: WRAL.com Voters' Choice Awards

WRAL.com Voters' Choice Awards gives an opportunity to vote on their favorite people, businesses and services in the Triangle and other areas of North Carolina.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About Editor