to raise homeowner insurance premiums by 42% statewide and an eyewatering 99% in beach and coastal areas around Wilmington, started in early October. The hearing was triggered after N.C. Insurance ...

The town of Duck, located at the northernmost point of the Outer Banks, landed at No. 8 on USA Today’s 10Best coastal small towns ... just weeks after Southern Living named Duck the 39th-best ...

Some of the most "sought-after" vacation spots, best coastal towns in the country and best beach towns in the South are in our state, reports say.

Southern Living released a list of the top 25 places to visit in the South in 2025. Asheville was included for its resilience after Hurricane Helene in 2024. Wilmington, despite being named the ...

Planning a visit to an N.C. beach this summer? The state's wildlife resources agency urges alligator awareness.

Southern Living recommends several Western North Carolina wineries, including Addison Farms Vineyard, Marked Tree Vineyard, and Stone Ashe Vineyards. Addison Farms Vineyard offers a winemaker's ...