North Carolina's lakes have claimed many ghost towns, and Merry Oaks isn't entirely an exception. Its grist mill- a mill that once served the entire community- now rests beneath the lake.

Authorities said the group's leader is a "highly aggressive" pit mix with a history of killing small animals. Officials ...

The Carolina Beach Town Council approved support of a program to help remove abandoned boats from area waterways. The council approved sending a letter to the General Assembly at their meeting on Feb.