The Appalachian Trail is one of the most famous hiking attractions in the U.S., and on the Virginia portion lies a town sure ...

June 14 will mark 56 years since Dennis Martin disappeared in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The quiet boy from ...

In 2025-26, the Jacksonville Sympony will perform works from Copland, Mozart and Beethoven as well as music of Billy Joel, Elton John and Dolly Parton.

About 340 million years ago, the Appalachian Mountains were as tall as the Himalayas and spanned across what is today three continents.

Mag: An Appalachian Tale for Children,” the enchanting play by Boone-native and Los Angeles-based actress and playwright ...

According to a 2024 Pew Research report, 90% of adults in the United States own a smartphone, and roughly 4 in 10 say they ...

Friends of the Woods is a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving the 45-acre urban forest adjacent to UNC Asheville’s campus. Composed of students, faculty, alumni and community members, the ...

In October, CPP reported that large dams on the Catawba River were unable to prevent flooding during Helene. In order to sustain dam safety and power generation, Duke Energy released massive amounts ...

Eventually my dad changed roles and was home for the hurricanes, and I’d slosh after him in the yard, clearing out our ...

For a more summit-focused hike, head south on the Big Pinnacle Trail to two of Virginia’s highest peaks: Big Pinnacle and ...

An interview with "Holler" author Denali Sai Nalamalapu on storytelling, fossil fuels, and the Mountain Valley Pipeline.

Up to $400,000 in grant money is available to organizations and projects working to protect and conserve areas around the ...