Because these projects are expensive, several beach towns rely on federal funding or grants to help pay for the projects.

The South is home to some of the finest stretches of sand and coastal communities in the country. Here are our readers' ...

A Raleigh developer known for upscale communities is targeting a coastal town with just 1,400 residents for its next major ...

A North Carolina town boasts a quiet setting — and is one of the nation’s “ultimate beach destinations,” new rankings show. Kure Beach ties for No. 2 on a list of places offering affordable prices, ...

Pristine beaches await on this secluded North Carolina island, offering quaint vacation rentals, deep-sea fishing, and the ...

Carolina Beach, North Carolina, is celebrating its 100th ... Former councilwoman Pat Efird, honored for her service as the first woman on the town council, praised the town's residents for their ...

North Carolina is home to some impressive architecture and interesting cultural centers. WorldAtlas highlighted eight towns ...

Other North Carolina destinations on the list included ... "This sunny community is the posterchild for great beach towns," writes Southern Living. There’s crystal-clear blue-green water ...

A powerful and damaging spring storm system that wreaked havoc on the South earlier this week is continuing to barrel toward ...

A North Carolina town is dealing with the death of a mayor for the second time in the past six months. The most recent mayor ...

A North Carolina town boasts a quiet setting — and is one of the nation’s “ultimate beach destinations,” new rankings show. Kure Beach ties for No. 2 on a list of places offering ...