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BeachesReport shows offshore drilling could be big business, but hurt fishing, tourismSubmitted by Holden Kurwicki on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 5:23pm.READ MORE: 
Fishing and tourism are two multi-million dollar industries in North Carolina, but Dr. Mike Walden's new study says there could be even more money to be made if the coastline had a slightly different view featuring drilling wells.
Full story...Little change in erosion on NC beachesSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 2:49pm.READ MORE:
There has been little change in beach erosion patterns in North Carolina over the past seven years.
Full story... » Davis measuring support for beach smoking banSubmitted by StarNewsOnline.com on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 10:23am.READ MORE:
Rep. Ted Davis is assessing support within legislation for a bill to give New Hanover Co. beach towns the power to enforce smoking bans on the beaches.
Full story...NC Coastal Resources Commission schedules public hearings on updated oceanfront erosion ratesSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 4:16pm.READ MORE: Kure Beach now considering smoking banSubmitted by Asha Dave on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 5:56pm.READ MORE:
First Wrightsville, then Carolina, and now Kure. All of New Hanover County’s beaches are considering putting a smoking ban in place.
Full story...Surf City comes up short on beach water quality reportSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Wed, 06/27/2012 - 4:40pm.READ MORE:
The Natural Resources Defense Council released its annual water quality report today. The survey looks at 200 popular beach spots nationwide.
Of the six rated locally, one scored significantly lower than the others.
Full story...International Surfing Day celebrates oceans, beachesSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 11:18pm.READ MORE: Surfers from around the globe came together to celebrate International Surfing Day Wednesday. In Wrightsville Beach, the Surf Rider Foundation teamed up with Stop Titan to give free surf lessons and organize a beach clean up.
Full story...NC Senate approves sea level calculation billSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 5:20pm.READ MORE:
The North Carolina Senate has approved a bill that ignores scientists' warnings of rising sea levels.
Senators approved the bill on a 34-to-11 vote Tuesday. The measure received little fanfare and no senators spoke in opposition to the measure.
Full story... » NC offshore energy panel: Drilling prospects iffySubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 5:29pm.READ MORE: Commissioners vote for beach nourishment agreementSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:47am.READ MORE:
New Hanover County Commissioners voted Monday night in favor of a beach enrichment agreement. Under the agreement, county and federal dollars would cover 82.5 percent of the cost while the state would pay for the other 17.5 percent.
Full story... » Local leaders yet to hear from beach bus plannerSubmitted by Asha Dave on Mon, 10/10/2011 - 4:24pm.READ MORE: The idea of a Wilmington to beach shuttle may be ready to roll again. An entrepreneur from New York wants to hit the gas on a private beach bus not run by New Hanover County. Beach town leaders say they are open to hearing the idea, but so far, they have not received any official proposal.
Full story...NC beach sees unusual jump in stingray strikesSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 10:36am.READ MORE:
Ocean rescue workers along one Outer Banks beach say swimmers have suffered an unusual number of injuries from stingrays that lurk in the sand below their feet.
Full story... » ONLY ON 3: Wave's beach bus numbers fuzzy mathSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 11:31pm.READ MORE:
You have probably heard about Wave Transit's proposal for bus routes to the beach. But some claims made by Wave and even county commissioners in support of the plan may be a bit misleading.
Full story...Beaches look for Labor Day bounce backSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 4:55pm.READ MORE:
Hurricane Irene took a toll on beach businesses this past weekend, but many are hoping Labor Day weekend will make up for the loss.
Full story... » 3 men drown at NC beaches; rip currents blamedSubmitted by WWAY on Sun, 07/03/2011 - 5:36pm.READ MORE:
Rip tides appear to have caused the drownings of three men in two days in separate incidents at North Carolina beaches.
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