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North Carolina’s New Island!

We told you guys about this a few weeks ago so now take a peek at North Carolina’s new island off the coast of the outer banks.  Its called “Shelly…

KOS, GREECE – JUNE 03: A man relaxes under parasols on the beach front on June 03, 2015 in Kos, Greece. The Island has recently seen a drop in tourist numbers which has been attributed to negative reports on the migrant crisis that is continuing to grip the area. Many migrants are continuing to arrive on the Greek Island of Kos from Turkey. Around 30,000 migrants have entered Greece so far in 2015, with the country calling for more help from its European Union counterparts. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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We told you guys about this a few weeks ago so now take a peek at North Carolina's new island off the coast of the outer banks.  Its called "Shelly Island" because of, you guessed it, the abundance of shells.  Officials warn tho that the new island may have dangerous rip tides and large predators have been spotted in the water.  It sure is pretty tho!

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.