The American Museum of the House Cat was founded by Harold Sims, known affectionately as “The Cat Man.” A retired biology professor with a passion for rescuing cats, Sims created this museum with a ...

An iconic tourist attraction in an area of western North Carolina among the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene has reopened to ...

Thom Tillis’s (R-NC) surprise retirement ... "Lean Republican" to "Toss Up," naming North Carolina the Democrats’ most promising pickup opportunity in 2026. Chris Cooper, a political science professor ...

Sunset at Cowee Mountain Overlook deserves its own special category of natural wonder. As the sun dips toward the horizon, the sky becomes a canvas for colors that seem almost artificially enhanced – ...

If you've been searching for your next weekend getaway or simply want to support those living in the western North Carolina ...

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and other officials attended a reopening ceremony at Chimney Rock State Park, which is about 25 miles (40.2 kilometers) southeast of Asheville. The main portion of the ...

Interstate 40 in western North Carolina, the 20 miles in both directions nearest the Tennessee border, has reopened following a closure this month from flooding and ...

In one area of NC, a 15-year-old temperature record was broken this week. Here's what we know as we head into the weekend.

The publication has given attention to WNC many times, including coolest towns for summer vacations, most beautiful drives and strangest attractions this year alone. A new list, honoring nine towns as ...

Here's what we know about the heat wave expected to scorch North Carolina in the next several days, plus state historic high ...

Discover the rich flavors of North Carolina with foods that prove barbecue is just the beginning of its culinary story.