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I-40 closure near Tennessee border sparks travel headaches and tourism concerns
A new rockslide and flooding near Tennessee closed I-40, causing detours in North Carolina. Locals face travel delays as crews work to clear the road.
A washed-out road in Western NC was rebuilt after Helene. Should everyone use it?
The NC Department of Transportation has built a temporary road between Bat Cave and Chimney Rock. The permanent highway may ...
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This Charming Restaurant In North Carolina Has Breakfast So Good, It’s Worth A Road Trip
Creamy stone-ground grits form the foundation for plump shrimp sautéed with bits of bacon, garlic, and a hint of spice. The dish strikes that perfect balance between refined and rustic – sophisticated ...
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Storm season arrives as WNC grapples with Helene’s fallout and fewer federal guarantees
With Hurricane Helene’s damage still visible across Western North Carolina, Gov. Josh Stein says the state must brace for ...
Forest Service confirms laurel wilt in 2 ENC counties; redbay ambrosia beetles to blame
A disease of redbay and other plants ni the laurel family, laurel wilt,The N.C. Forest Service has confirmed that laurel wilt ...
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Bucket list road trip spots: 2 Western NC stops are must-sees, Southern Living says
Southern Living highlighted two Western North Carolina locations among its 25 best Southern road trip destinations. Sliding Rock in Pisgah National Forest offers a unique natural waterslide ...