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Baby loggerhead turtles do an adorable "dance" when they sense food. This could help scientists uncover how they navigate the ...

Loggerhead turtles “dance” when exposed to food-associated magnetic fields, and their magnetic map may help them return to ...

South Carolina has one of the 12 best beach towns on the East Coast, according to popular magazine, Travel + Leisure.

Cleaner, more pure water backscatters light in the blue range, which makes it look blue. One famous example is Crater Lake in ...

On Sunday at 3:30 a.m. the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued an updated high surf advisory valid for Sunday between 7 a.m.

A Feb. 7 ruling in Wake County Superior Court is the latest setback for Jefferson Griffin, a Republican seeking a seat on the state Supreme Court.

Heading to the beach for Valentine’s Day or over the ... been found on the east coast of Florida and off the coast of North Carolina, the Florida Department of Health said on its website.

The Outer Banks consist of a collection of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast. The area is split into three regions, according to the Visitors Bureau: the Northern Beaches, Roanoke ...

Whether you’re seeking a mountain getaway or a beach vacation, North Carolina’s diverse landscape is an inviting outdoor playground. Enjoy hiking and vistas in the Great Smokies or Blue ...