The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has urged the state to allow limits on 1,4-dioxane pollution into the water supply.

In March 1524, an expedition under Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano viewed the Cape Fear River, becoming the first Europeans to explore the North Carolina coast. But the waterway the French ...

But always in the background is the thankfully rare occurrence that the Cape Fear River — the mother of all waterways in our region — will overflow its banks when it crests. That happened in ...

Manholes along Ninth, Burlington, Port Havenway, West and East Bay Streets were affected on May 27 at around 10 p.m.

You've probably walked along the Cape Fear River, possibly even eaten at one of the restaurants that line Wilmington's Riverwalk along the murky-colored waterway, or taken a quick glance at it as ...

The Cape Fear River Rendezvous, an annual paddling event that blends adventure, community, and safety, is returning for its second year on June 20, coinciding perfectly with the summer solstice.

A recent study discovered 95% of beers across the US contain forever chemicals, which have been linked to cancer and other ...

Some of the most “sought-after” vacation spots, best coastal towns in the country and best beach towns in the South are in ...

Advocates push state legislation as EPA scales back GenX and PFAS regulations, with a finalized rule expected in 2026.

Researchers detected PFAS — “forever chemicals” — in 95% of beers tested from across the U.S. Highest levels were found in ...

State environmental officials have issued a precautionary advisory warning the public to avoid swimming along the Cape Fear ...