Local5 people and a dog rescued after two boats capsize in Masonboro Inlet Conor Doherty, August 24, 2025
LocalRed flags fly as Hurricane Erin fuels rip currents along North Carolina coast Summer Trolli, August 18, 2025
LocalConcerns over swimming at Wrightsville Beach for Labor Day weekend following Tropical Storm Idalia Emily Andrews, September 1, 2023
LocalWrightsville Beach, Wilmington firefighters in Florida to help with Ian recovery efforts Sydney Bouchelle, October 3, 2022
More than tourists flock to Wrightsville Beach over Labor Day weekend Annick Joseph, September 5, 2022
Top StoriesWrightsville Beach reports an increase in ocean rescues over Memorial Day weekend Matthew Huddleston, May 30, 2022
Local beaches see increased rip current activity due to Tropical Storm Henri Celeste Smith, August 20, 2021
Memorial paddle out to be held for beloved Wrightsville Beach lifeguard Jeremy Owens Jeff Rivenbark, June 25, 2021
Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue starts first season without Jeremy Owens Sydney Bouchelle, April 27, 2021
Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue encourages visitors to prepare for the heat Kevin Dumas, July 20, 2019