Old maps of North America often included mysterious bodies of water that didn't exist, sparking curiosity and intrigue. One such example is the so-called "Sea" that appeared on several early maps, ...

Centuries ago, maps weren’t just tools,they were stories, shaped as much by imagination as exploration. Among the most ...

A 34-year-old man has been arrested on allegations of inappropriate contact with a child, according to deputies.

A system off the Atlantic Coast has just strengthened to become a tropical storm.Chantal formed off the southeast coast just after 8 a.m. Saturday, July 5, the National Hurricane Center said. The ...

In two recent studies, researchers suggest a weakening ocean current system is to blame for a persistent cold spot in the ...

Iceland is one of the most active volcanic regions in the world, but its seismic nature is part of a much broader geological history.

Tropical Storm Andrea becomes the first named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Andrea is expected be short-lived, with weakening expected later tonight, June 24. Forecasters also are ...

The biggest great white shark ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean is heading north after disappearing off the radar for a few weeks. Nicknamed Contender, the 14-foot, 1,653-pound mature male was just ...

The largest great white shark that researchers have ever documented in the Atlantic is swimming its way to a popular vacation spot.

UNCW’s Marine Mammal Stranding Program is celebrating the sighting of an orca named ‘Old Tom’ off the coast of North Carolina this year—but it’s also sounding the alarm about the status of the North ...

As the planet’s oceans are gradually warmed by the effects of climate change, a huge area in the North Atlantic stands out as an unusual zone of relative cooling. A region that stretches roughly from ...

A historic former North Carolina hotel-turned home, built before the Civil War is for sale by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty. JOE PURVIS JOE PURVIS ...