Surf City leaders are ready to enforce a new noise ordinance after complaints from residents about bars on Topsail Island, with hopes that everyone can coexist. During a recent special meeting called ...

Those colorful firework pops are a Fourth of July staple for many. And with those pops, come the loud bangs. The American Academy of Audiology says repeated sounds above 70-80 decibels can cause ...

Children, teens and adults unknowingly risk their hearing during many activities. The damage can be immediate and permanent or gradual, causing hearing loss over time from prolonged exposure.