Lighting the Way for Sea Turtles
New amber streetlights on Ocean Isle Beach help hatchlings find the ocean while keeping the beachfront safely lit.
Animals
Coastal Cowboys
At Haw Hill Raceway in Winnabow, rodeo nights reveal the strong inland traditions that shape southeastern North Carolina.
Who Let the Dogs In?
At River Road Animal Hospital, three devoted vets and their pack of pups make every day a tail-wagging adventure in veterinary care.
Two New Vets
Lanvale Animal Hospital in Leland, NC welcomes Dr. Ashley Anderson and Dr. Marc Friedericks, expanding personalized care for dogs and cats.
Eavesdropping on Sea Turtles
A simple device called the hydrophone, aka Dolphin Ear, helps Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle Protection Organization tune in to hatchlings’ underground activity and better predict their eminent dash to the sea.
Dock Stars
They leap. They swim. They win. Meet local Labs Kiana and Erin, who are rising through the ranks of competitive dock diving with the help of their owners, Kathy and Shawn Phelan.
Back in Action
After a devastating flood in 2024, Fix A Friend Spay Neuter Clinic in Winnabow is back to the business of providing affordable spay and neuter surgeries.
