WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. — When the weather is as nice as it has been lately, a trip to the beach sounds tempting. However, you could get fined if you're caught on some North Carolina beaches.
Many public beaches in North Carolina closed in order to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
The Town of Wrightsville Beach has taken it a step further by increasing fines for violators.
If you're caught at the beach, you could face fines of up to $650 plus potential court costs.
Violations initially carried only a misdemeanor charge with a $150 fine, and now town leaders have added a possible $500 fine.