Western North Carolina is home to more than a million acres of national forest controlled by the Forest Service. In addition, ...

The N.C. High School Athletic Association individual wrestling championships are Saturday through Monday this year. Just like ...

Ray Russell, a self-taught weatherman and founder of Ray’s Weather, knew Hurricane Helene would be a historic catastrophe. Here's why.

Experience over a mile and a half of zipline, three skywalks, and a swinging bridge at this must-visit destination for ...

A 90% reduction in funding for a federal program that helps people obtain health insurance could mean less support for WNC ...

Temperatures will fall back into the teens Wednesday night, freezing up whatever falls and/or melts Wednesday. Another good ...

Two museum attractions located in Western North Carolina made 10Best Readers' Choice lists for 2025. USA TODAY 10Best Readers ...

Chris Aluka Berry's book of photographs explores the sometimes hidden world of Black people in Western North Carolina and ...

The biggest batch of record-setting cold temperatures are likely to hit early Thursday and Friday, Orrison said. But North Dakota already felt more like the North Pole on Tuesday as Bismarck hit minus ...

The Great Smoky Mountains are not just the setting for the annual writers conference, but a key feature with a focus on natural surroundings.

A mountain task force is continuing its fight against impaired driving with a new bill submitted to the North Carolina ...

“We host the Southeast Regional Alpine Games,” says competition director Jake Harkey, who says 162 athletes participated this week. The pursuit of excellence takes trial and error to move onward and ...