This is Ireland, the Emerald Isle. Nicknamed in reference to its emerald ... Irish identity is bound up with the ocean. In fact, Ireland has 3,500 miles (5,600 kilometers) of coastline, and ...

along with others in Emerald Isle, is being pumped into the ocean surf and sound after Monday’s storm. State recreational water quality officials indicated that the water could be contaminated ...

Despite red flags flying on Emerald Isle beaches, people continue to swim in dangerous ocean conditions, town leaders say. So the town banned swimming in the ocean while the red flags are up ...

It’s a little past the midway point of the first month of sea turtle nesting season in North Carolina and nests are starting ...

“We’re in a harsh natural environment here,” he said. Emerald Isle Fire Chief Bill Walker said the deck overlooking the ocean was attached to a home raised on pilings, and estimated the ...

William Matthias, ocean rescue coordinator with the Emerald Isle Fire Department. Each wheelchair is deep cleaned after every use. The fire department says donations are welcome. The money will be ...