Despite major damages to waterways caused by Helene, these Western NC locations were voted among 2025's best by USA TODAY readers.

Events happening this week in Asheville and Western North Carolina include animal encounters, festivals, and free community ...

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

A group of local woodworkers and artists are finding a new way to honor the trees that were lost during Hurricane Helene.

From galleries tucked into historic buildings to massive murals brightening up city streets, Asheville is a haven for artists and art lovers.

One of the things I cherish most about Western North Carolina is its patchwork of small, close-knit communities nestled among ...

Esquire magazine editors and contributors sought out the best bars in the U.S. and stumbled upon this Asheville favorite.

A mobile substation, trucked in from Raleigh has kept the lights on since the storm. That mobile unit will be disassembled ...

Whether you’re hiking the scenic trails of the Blue Ridge Parkway, kayaking down the French Broad River, Asheville is an ...

Asheville chefs are increasingly using pop-up events to showcase their unique culinary styles and offer intimate dining ...

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene brought record-breaking rainfall and severe flooding to mountain communities, causing ...

Tropical Storm Helene left Asheville's watersheds and reservoirs "extremely vulnerable" to any moderate to severe weather ...