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Coastal Erosion Battle Along Our Shores | Wilmington News
Coastal towns are locked in an endless battle against erosion, where sand loss isn’t just about beaches—it’s about homes, livelihoods, and survival. Terminal groins like the one at Ocean Isle Beach offer temporary relief, but erosion continues to gnaw at vulnerable spots like its east end. Communities from North Topsail to Oak Island are deploying sandbags as stopgap measures, while decades-old strategies in places like Kure Beach show how long this fight has been going on. Even Rodanthe gets the spotlight, but officials are watching closely elsewhere—because this isn’t just a seasonal…
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