What to know: The festival celebrates the history of the Ocean City beach community, established in 1949 when Black Americans were denied access to public recreation and beaches in North Carolina ...

One image captured on Sept. 19 shows the New River, White Oak River and Adams Creek south of Cape Lookout and the deeply discolored water that appears dark brown — or even black.

On May 10, tracking data from ocean conservation group OCEARCH showed a 1,000lb great white shark known as Ironbound had been swimming off the coast of North Carolina and New Jersey.

North Carolina's Crystal Coast Is an 85-mile Stretch of Quaint Small Towns, White-sand Beaches, and Plenty of Southern Charm. Here’s what you need to know about planning a trip to the Crystal ...

The great white shark is the world's biggest predatory fish. The largest individuals can exceed 20 feet in length and weigh more 5,000 pounds according to the encyclopedia Britannica —though ...