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Upcoming Food Festivals Across the US
Here in the Northeast we are savoring the remaining days of summer while avoiding thoughts of the cold months just around the corner. As we move into the height of food festival season we wanted to share a few of our favorites from across the US. Don't miss out on… SEE MORE
US Precipitation Record Hits All-time High in 2019
Rain – and plenty of it – was the big weather story in June, adding to a record-breaking 12 months of precipitation for the contiguous U.S. It's the third consecutive time in 2019 (April, May and June) the past 12-month precipitation record has hit an all-time high. Here’s a snapshot of… SEE MORE
Hurricanes 101: Storm Surge
By Christina Edwards. Storm surge flooding is the greatest threat to life and property during a tropical system, and storm surge directly accounts to approximately half of the deaths associated with tropical storms and hurricanes in the U.S. As a tropical system inches closer to shore, the familiar tropical storm… SEE MORE
Hatteras Lighthouse May Move Again as Outer Banks Shoreline Shifts
By Jeff Hampton. BUXTON, N.C. - The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse might have to be moved again as the Outer Banks sands near the Buxton point wane and gain. The National Park Service on Monday marked the 20th anniversary of pushing the 4,800 ton tower more than a half mile southwest to… SEE MORE
Pro Surfer to Join Surf Camp for Children with Special Needs
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. – Preparing a child to meet the challenges of life is a complicated journey. The journey is extraordinarily complex and frequently laden with obstacles for children with special needs. Surf camps by non-profit Indo Jax Charities serve children facing a variety of life challenges, including visual impairment,… SEE MORE
AAA Anticipates Savings at the Gas Pump this Summer
Nearly every state’s gas price average is cheaper than a week ago, a month ago and a year ago. Today’s national average is $2.74, which is seven-cents cheaper than last week, 13-cents less than a month ago and 18 cents cheaper than a year ago. “Refinery utilization in the United… SEE MORE
March King Tides to be Fueled by Pull of the Supermoon
By Alex Sosnowski The final supermoon of 2019 will contribute to king tides and the potential for minor coastal flooding in areas prone to high water issues in the United States this week. During the full moon, the Earth, sun and the moon are in close alignment. This pulls on… SEE MORE
Ideal Weather Conditions for Upcoming US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC – Weather conditions are ideal for this weekend's Fat Bike Beach Championship in Wrightsville Beach. Saturday's race day forecast calls for sunny skies with temperatures topping in the mid-60s. Chance of rain is near zero percent with winds predominately from the NW at 5 to 10 mph.… SEE MORE
New Season, New Home: Beaufort Gains a Stuart Knockabout
Sanderling, Stuart Knockabout No.17, has been launched in Beaufort, North Carolina, by her new owners after a few updates in Cataumet, Massachusetts. Over the winter, Sanderling's bottom was stripped, faired, and refinished. Starting with an epoxy barrier coat, she was then giving a smooth and fast bottom surface of ablative… SEE MORE
Oriental: A Welcoming Spot for Cruisers on the ICW
Oriental, North Carolina, is just off the Neuse River at ICW mile 182 and provides a welcoming stop for cruisers. The anchorage just inside the breakwater has good holding and room for a half-dozen boats. Continuing a short distance it becomes obvious this harbor isn’t exclusive to yachts, but is… SEE MORE