It's National Signing Day in Western North Carolina. The signing period reopened on Feb. 5, when unsigned football players from WNC will have a chance to sign with colleges to play NCAA football.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. When Helene washed through Western North Carolina, pools – and nearly everything else – shut down. Public pools closed down ...

Businesses of all sizes and industries across Western North Carolina are encouraged to respond to a new collaborative survey (available in English and Spanish) facilitated by Riverbird Research on ...

Local groups instrumental in meeting Western North Carolina's food needs in the wake of the storm say the problem runs deep and there's a long road ahead. In the shadow of Green Man's three-story ...

Basketball in Western North Carolina is nearing the end of the regular season, as some teams have begun clinching conference titles. McDowell continues its reign as the best girls basketball team ...