For a variety of businesses in Western NC, a bustling summer tourism season is sorely needed to balance their books.

Enjoy a crisp wine, a cold brew, or a rich spirit on this alcohol-forward trail in a charming city in the foothills of North ...

A road trip-themed roundup of 10Best Readers' Choice lists included several options right here in Western NC. Here's why.

“North Carolina’s parks are integral to our state’s quality of life and economy,” said Governor Josh Stein. “We are all grateful that so many organizations and agencies came together to open Paddy ...

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Parts of North Carolina still recovering from Helene could see 5 inches of rain. Flash flooding concerns stretched into ...

Wayne Erbsen has studied, played, taught, and written about traditional music for over 50 years. We talked to him about his new book, Southern Mountain Music: The Collected Writings of Wayne Erbsen, a ...

Blue Ridge Parkway. Great Smoky Mountains. The Appalachian Trail. Carl Sandburg Home. Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout. Fort ...