The eastern box turtle represents holding on and surviving, sticking its neck out, which led to its status as a state symbol ...

Korey Hampton sees progress every day as she works along the French Broad River. But, nine months after Hurricane Helene, ...

These 10 scenic destinations offer stunning views and unforgettable experiences for under $50! Ever step into a town and feel ...

Gorges State Park is like nature’s water park, minus the long lines and overpriced snacks. This place gets over 80 inches of ...

Press release from Mountain BizWorks: ASHEVILLE, NC (June 27, 2025) — Mountain BizWorks’ Rural Rebuilding Together Grant Fund has provided $2,391,295 in grant funding to 149 small businesses ...

Cindi Ross Scoppe reports on the suffering she witnessed as she worked with other church volunteers to help poverty-stricken residents of Appalachia recover.

South Point and Mountain Island Charter girls soccer, as well as North Lincoln baseball look to score NCHSAA state championships this weekend.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Helene was a mighty storm, but the North Carolina mountain communities that have reemerged from the mud are proving they’re stronger. Nearly all of the region that was ...

With NCHSAA realignment to eight classes, Brevard football has moved up two classes and is now the smallest member of the Mountain 8 Conference.

After devastating floods last year, many Western NC mountain towns are open for business and need your dollars. Here’s where to go.