After historic flooding in central North Carolina earlier this week, five swimming sites along rivers failed testing for ...

The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol ...

Fireflies are vulnerable to climate change and habitat loss. A few landscaping tricks and turning off porch lights can make a ...

One story explains what to do if a copperhead bites your dog, including symptoms to watch for and why leashing your pet ...

The invasive spotted lanternfly, a pest harmful to agriculture and forestry, has been detected in South Carolina. Clemson ...

On a garden wall in a coastal town on Cyprus, a yearslong search for an ancient creature was successful. Datingjungle via Unsplash For the better part of a decade, researchers searched the dark and ...

Until the early 1900s, the Pee Dee River ran free and clear from the North Carolina mountains to the South Carolina coast ...

Sea lice can be found along the entire North Carolina coast, The N&O previously reported. Each summer, thimble jellyfish make ...

From timber rattlesnakes to garter snakes, discover which snakes live along the Appalachian Trail—and how to stay safe during ...

This Underrated Coastal Region in South Carolina Has Pristine Beaches and Tasty Local Seafood—but It’s Still Uncrowded and Affordable South Carolina locals share their tips for visiting the ...

Rip currents are an important focus for authorities at the North Carolina coast, where nearly 200 rip current rescues took place in just four days during the July 4th week in the summer of 2024. A ...