News across Greater Wilmington

Surfers get an early start
Kristen Fulmer of Mebane submitted this photo made on a peaceful morning earlier this year at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. "The soft morning light reflected across the wet sand as surfers made their way into the water near the pier," Fulmer noted with her submitted photo.…

Chemours deal largest ever in NC; advocates say it’s too little
Attorney General Jeff Jackson and North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson announced the settlement Thursday. Environmental advocates say the deal doesn’t go far enough.
Grower survey to assist balanced approach to mariculture
North Carolina Sea Grant and the North Carolina Coastal Federation are inviting oyster growers in Pender and Onslow counties to share their experiences and perspectives on the use of public trust waters.
Rains help dry conditions, drought persists in Brunswick
Though rainfall has eased drought conditions throughout much of North Carolina, a portion of Brunswick County continues to experience the worst drought in the state.
Recent rainfall too little to ease drought conditions, deficits
Despite recent rainfall, some parts of North Carolina are experiencing precipitation deficits of more than 20 inches.