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Expert points to erosion as houses collapse in Outer Banks, says there is no clear solution

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill professor Laura Moore spoke about possible solutions as coastal erosion is intensified by more frequent and severe storms.

'Such a difficult problem': UNC professor suggest solutions after 19 Outer Banks homes collapse

Six homes in the Outer Banks collapsed on Tuesday and a seventh collapsed on Wednesday, bringing the five-year total to 19 in the Rodanthe and Buxton area.

Six houses fall into sea in 24 hours in Outer Banks as hurricanes pass offshore

More beachfront homes in Buxton collapsed Tuesday into the Atlantic Ocean, adding to the dozen lost to high surf and erosion in recent years.

Tropical Storm Chantal brings high rip current risks to Carolinas' beaches during holiday weekend

Tropical Storm Chantal is heightening swim and surf hazards along the Carolinas' coast just as vacationers flock there for the holiday weekend.

King tide and coastal flooding shuts down roads in Southport

In a few weeks each year, when the moon is new or full and closest to Earth, the coast experiences "king tides," also called perigean spring tides, which are the most extreme tides of the year.

'King tides,' heavy rain subside after causing 'perfect storm' on NC coast

In a few weeks each year, when the moon is new or full and closest to Earth, the coast experiences "king tides," also called perigean spring tides, which are the most extreme tides of the year.

Megalodon shark teeth found along NC coast up for auction

Some of the items up for auction include two megalodon shark teeth. The teeth were found this summer off the North Carolina coast by scuba divers.

Dredged materials used to restore NC waterbird nesting island

The (NCWRC) and Corps of Engineers have been working on a project to restore Sandbag Island, a waterbird nesting island near Cape Lookout National Seashore for more than a year.

Fact check: Were pink dolphins spotted off the North Carolina coast?

Photos of pink dolphin sightings are making a splash online. But don't be fooled by their rosy appearance -- they're not real.

Sara Swann, PolitiFact reporter

SC man dies after kayak capsizes at Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Bystanders said they saw the man's kayak capsize while attempting to ride a wave approximately 50 yards from the beach.

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.