The United States has over 18,000 islands and you’re able to get to many of them without ever getting on a plane.

The Dare County town of Duck on the Outer Banks issued a warning Thursday -- just ahead of the Independence Day week holiday ...

The National Weather Service office in Wilmington reported Saturday that 10 swimmers were rescued at Wrightsville Beach, in ...

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Virginians in central and eastern Virginia have been celebrating the 1775 campaign of the colony’s last royal governor, John Murray, the 4th Earl of Dunmore. Here’s a book that tells you ...

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A Variety of Coastal Experiences From the Outer Banks’ windswept dunes to the Crystal Coast’s gently curving coastline, North Carolina offers a remarkable diversity in beach style.

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Outer Banks ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 summer list. USA TODAY named Atlantic Beach the top North Carolina ...

Outer Banks ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 summer list. USA TODAY named Atlantic Beach the top North Carolina beach for summer travel. More beach towns like Duck, Ocracoke, and ...

Beyond OBX, USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards highlighted the 10 best beaches in North Carolina, with Atlantic Beach taking the No. 1 spot. Best beaches in North Carolina ...