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Flooding during and after big storms is always a problem in North Carolina's coastal areas. But it's also a growing headache on clear days when high tides creep up over waterfronts, flow in through storm drains and flood streets. Experts say high-tide flooding worsens with climate change and sea-level rise, causing more frequent flooding in coastal communities. Climate reporter David Boraks has more in the final installment of WHQR's series "Rising Waters."

The Coronavirus crisis has not left many sectors of the economy alone in its destruction – with the possible exception of manufacturers of toilet paper,…

April 2025 marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. In Washington, D.C., a new art exhibit offers counter-narratives of what it means to be Vietnamese American.

Beachgoers along the coast of the Carolinas are enjoying more sand with their surf this summer. Multi-million-dollar rebuilding projects the past couple of winters pumped sand from offshore to restore beaches ravaged by storms, erosion, and higher sea levels. The practice is getting more frequent and expensive, and some experts wonder how long we can sustain it. This is part II of WHQR's "Rising Waters" series.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with environmental journalist Leila Philip about her new book, Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America.

Project Grace. Some hear that term and imagine an exciting evolution of Wilmington’s downtown area – bringing together cultural attractions – such as the…

The City of Wilmington boasts a population of around 122,600 people. That’s a U.S. Census Bureau estimate for 2018. But the largest municipality in New…

Iowa will be holding the Republican presidential caucuses on Jan. 15. Voters there will play a key role in setting the tone for the presidential election year.

Southport is a waterfront city at the confluence of the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean in Brunswick County. The coastal community has landed on…

Factions in Italy's government seek to restrict humanitarian organizations aiding migrants. The latest move involves preventing aircraft operations from some Mediterranean islands.