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North Carolina communities scramble to protect shorelines as erosion eats away at homes

Communities in North Carolina are scrambling to protect their shorelines as rising sea levels and erosion threaten homes, with many lost in the past few years. Skyler Henry has more.

Published August 7, 2026, 11:48 PM
Updated August 8, 2026, 1:21 AM4.2K
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North Carolina communities scramble to protect shorelines as erosion eats away at homes

Communities in North Carolina are scrambling to protect their shorelines as rising sea levels and erosion threaten homes, with many lost in the past few years. Skyler Henry has more.

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