Deep in the heart of the mountains of Western North Carolina, you'll find the town of Highlands. It's a location that draws ...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2024, North Carolina was the fourth-fastest growing state in terms of sheer numbers ...

Cicadas have started emerging and are expected to come in swarms in the next few weeks in North Carolina. While some cicadas ...

Western NC offers a variety of budget-friendly family water activities this summer: Hiking to waterfalls, visiting splash ...

While the brisket might be the headliner that draws crowds from Asheville to the Outer Banks, the supporting cast deserves its own recognition. The chopped pork honors North Carolina’s barbecue ...

Explore a quieter side to Pilot Mountain State Park in North Carolina. The Pilot Creek Trail is a secluded forest adventure that you'll keep coming back to.

A senior administrator at Western Carolina University was secretly recorded describing how the school is continuing to ...

My office is cool and our building on Montgomery Street in Waynesville is quiet. Almost everyone who works at The Smoky ...

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Asheville’s train has come. Norfolk Southern, Western North Carolina’s primary rail carrier, resumed rail service from ...

WNC high school football coaches share their thoughts on the new NCHSAA playoff format and seeding process. Here is what they ...

From stunning vistas to breathtaking beauty, these are the Most Treasured Views in East Tennessee. Here’s how to see them.