Tucked away in the western piedmont of North Carolina sits a city that feels like the best-kept secret for retirees watching their wallets – Shelby, where your Social Security check can actually fund ...

Nestled in Cleveland County about an hour west of Charlotte, Shelby combines small-town charm with surprising cultural richness, making it an ideal spot for retirees looking to maximize their Social ...

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 ...

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

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.

Some people hear that Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most-visited national park and think it’s a reason to stay away. The ...

Rows of nostalgic, low-slung motor lodges rest on the aprons of towering mountains. A population just double that of the LSU ...