North Carolina’s tourism industry is agreeing to let schools start classes a week earlier in August as part of a plan that also increases penalties for violating the state’s school calendar law.

Around 500 travel-industry professionals gathered this week at the Hickory Metro Convention Center for a conference on the ...

North Carolina’s tourism industry supports letting schools start a week earlier in August in exchange for new penalties for districts that start classes even earlier.

MITCHELL COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Tourism is essential for the western part of North Carolina, but outfitters are dealing with a new reality as they open back up for the spring and summer season.

To be included in the new American South Michelin guide, North Carolina tourism offices will pay more than $1 million over the next three years. Earlier this month, Michelin announced North ...

An Asheville service industry professional describes her post-Tropical Storm Helene challenges, shared by many of her peers.

Future plans include installing a travel lift, a specialized metal ... Perquimans County, the marine industry, and North Carolina will all benefit—starting today.” There is no fixed number ...

Legislation that lets school districts start classes a week earlier in August and increases penalties for violating the state’s school calendar law is advancing in the state Senate. The N.C ...