The distinctive dome of the historic McDowell County Courthouse stands as a proud centerpiece of downtown, providing architectural dignity to the streetscape. Walking through Marion, you’ll quickly ...

In 1832, Tatsu Takayama made a defiant climb up to the top of Mount Fuji dressed as a man. This is the story of her historic journey.

Mount Airy’s climate achieves that elusive balance that satisfies almost everyone. The elevation delivers summers milder than eastern North Carolina’s swelter, while winters prove gentler than the ...

Funding has been scaled back to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway facilities open with ...

An Amber Alert was issued Sunday afternoon for a missing teen girl from Mitchell County in the North Carolina mountains. Nevaeh Hope Patton, 14, was last seen around 10 p.m. Saturday, according to a ...

North Carolina’s small towns serve unforgettable pizza - crispy crusts, gooey cheese, and flavors bold enough to rival any ...

North Carolina seniors can save more at Publix by learning how store-specific discounts, coupons, and loyalty programs work together to cut costs.

Jax Whitmire made clutch plays to help Brevard football beat Pisgah for the Mountain 8 Conference title in double overtime, ...

Returning to Western North Carolina a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the region, what does the tourism scene look like and how has the area rebuilt?

October is when the fall color of trees is generally at its peak. Some of the trees in the county are in full color while others are sporadically turning bright colors of yellow, red and orange. These ...

Mid to late October brings peak fall color, when maples and oaks light up the hillsides. Visitors time their trips around ...

Most of the must-see attractions in North Carolina get erroneously dubbed as “tourist traps,” and it’s my least favorite ...