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Since ancient history, humans have used bulkhead structures or strategically-placed rocks to prevent flooding and control erosion. These methods are still common practice, despite more effective and sustainable alternatives to protecting shorelines. A local partnership is hoping to change that.
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The Town of Burgaw had three open seats on its Board; all three incumbents won re-election: Vernon Harrell, Red Robbins, and Bill George, will serve…
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In the Town of Burgaw, Pete Cowan won the mayoral seat after Incumbent Eugene Mulligan ran for a Commissioner seat. Cowan easily held off two challengers…
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Area beach-goers planning to hit the waves this Fourth of July weekend can rest easy in one respect. Three Cape Fear-area beaches have fetched high marks…
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The National Flood Insurance Program is working its way out of bankruptcy following Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy--but its plan involves sharp premium…
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More than 20 dead pelicans have washed ashore along the southeastern North Carolina coast in the past few weeks. WHQR’s Michelle Bliss reports that for…
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Topsail Beach residents will have two mayoral candidates on the ballot next week: incumbent Howard Braxton and Commissioner Buck Taylor.WHQR’s Michelle…