Related: This Beach Has The Clearest Water—And Whitest Sand—In North Carolina Oak Island’s 8 miles of sandy shores are less crowded than nearby Myrtle Beach, so expect plenty of room for ...

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WNCN ... So far, on the North Carolina coast, a 14-year-old boy was bitten by a shark last weekend in North Topsail Beach, north of Wilmington in Onslow County.

Oak Island, a popular North Carolina beach destination, offers a variety of activities including beach access, fishing piers, and a putt-putt course. Dining options range from traditional diner ...

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WTVD) -- A child is recovering from minor injuries after a shark bite on the North Carolina coast ... On Tuesday, a purple beach warning was issued on Oak Island due to jellyfish ...

OAK ISLAND. N.C. (WTVD) -- A new study has revealed the top 10 most dangerous beaches in the country and a North Carolina beach has made the list. According to Travel Lens, Oak Island is the ...

North Carolina’s Oak Island placed eighth with a danger score of 5.54 out of 10. In South Carolina, Myrtle Beach placed fifth with a score of 6.61. The study said there have been eight drownings ...

One of North Carolina ... Oak Island in Brunswick County came in at No. 8, after a team at Travel Lens calculated a “danger score” that included drownings and shark attacks. Myrtle Beach ...

The Oak Island Fire Department, Police Department and Water Rescue were all dispatched. “Within minutes, responders arrived to find 52-year-old Kevin Whitley of Hickory, NC had been pulled ... has ...

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WNCN) — A North Carolina man died after he was pulled ... help among swimmers on Sunday at Oak Island and Caswell Beach, according to a news release from the town of Oak ...

Digging holes in the sand can be dangerous, NC beach town warns The Oak Island Police Department identified the people responsible for the fire and issued them a fine. The Oak Island Sea Turtle ...

Oak Island has long been a beach destination for families. Many recall fond memories on Long Beach or Yaupon Beach, but those two towns gave up their separate identities in 1999 and merged to ...