Heating degree days. In a nutshell: heating degree days are a measure of how much (in degrees), and for how long (in days), the outside air temperature was below a certain level. They are commonly used in calculations relating to the energy consumption required to heat buildings.
Ocean Isle Beach is located in southwest Brunswick County at (33.894558, -78.438895 The town spans the barrier island of Ocean Isle Beach, extending 5 miles (8 km) from Tubbs Inlet on the west to Shallotte Inlet on the east, and a section of the mainland to the north along North Carolina Highway 904.
Iredell County man wanted in death of elderly mother arrested in Rowan County. Iredell County man wanted in death of elderly mother arrested in Rowan County. Iredell County deputies said they were called Monday to the 300 block of Alexander Acres where they found a 79-year-old woman suffering from serious injuries.