From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

While seemingly counterintuitive, king tides are not a new phenomenon but do represent a chronic and increasingly difficult ...

Carolina Beach officials are warning residents and visitors to prepare for possible flooding as King Tides are expected to ...

31 Outer Banks homes have been washed out to sea. Will insurance cover them?

The North Carolina Flood Resiliency Blueprint is being developed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.

North Carolina ranks among the states with the most homes at risk from hurricane winds and storm surge, according to a new ...

North Carolina is beginning to plan for floods that have not happened yet. State officials this year advanced the next phase of the state’s Flood Resiliency Blueprint, incorporating updated modeling ...

Hurricane season is approaching, and early preparation is recommended. Forecasts suggest an average to below-average number of storms, but a single landfall can still cause major damage. The Carolinas ...

NORTH CAROLINA — FEMA has awarded more than $26 million to North Carolina to help eliminate flood risks for homeowners whose properties were severely damaged by storms. Through the Hazard Mitigation ...