A popular local farm known for its produce is one of many farms facing significant losses after an April freeze wiped out key crops.
As visitors admire the sculptures, they also sample different clam chowders. Participating restaurants set up tables outside to give people a taste of their favorite recipes.
The cold snap felt across North Carolina recently endangered sea turtles and forced alligators to go into a frozen survival state.
Research from climate experts around the world has shown that more dramatic extremes in both hot and cold temperatures are a symptom of climate change.
The prolonged winter storm that brought heavy snow, high winds and brutal cold to most of the US this past week has killed at least 35 people and left hundreds of thousands without power.
The local electricity grid operator is asking customers to conserve energy starting Saturday at 4 a.Am. through Sunday at 10 a.m.