North Carolina is home to a paradise for outdoorsy types, with fishable lakes, hikeable trails, and an impressive assortment of campgrounds to choose from.

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Freeman Park Beach in Carolina Beach, North Carolina, is exactly that kind of magical spot. This stunning coastal gem sits at the northern tip of Pleasure Island, where the mighty Cape Fear River ...

City of North Myrtle Beach Mayor Marilyn Hatley announced she will not be running for re-election this fall, after over two decades in office.