As of Thursday, the U.S. Drought Monitor’s map showed no drought in North Carolina, though some western ... From there, the shift moves down the mountains to the foothills, the Piedmont and ...

NC fall foliage: Expect it to be later, but just as vibrant in the mountains For those planning ... (Drive times from Charlotte were calculated by Google maps.) 1. Asheville — This popular ...

Kuwohi, which translates to “mulberry place” in Cherokee, replaces Clingmans Dome, a name that honored Thomas Clingman, an expelled U.S. senator-turned-Confederate brigadier general who, as a lawyer, ...

Few states do autumn as well as North Carolina. Here’s where to go to see the best fall foliage in NC this season.

North Carolina Mountain State Fair kicks off Friday for 10 days of rides, food, crafts and plenty of fun. Fair officials will ...

The U.S. Board of Geographic Names on Wednesday voted to change the name of the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains ...

Set amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city of Asheville, North Carolina, boasts an array of ... so you may opt to grab a map ahead of time. If you're less experienced navigating hiking trails ...

The latest news release from the park said that the fire has spread, and efforts are still being made to contain the flames.

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project will host its annual two-day ASAP Farm Tour from noon-5 p.m. Sept. 21-22. The ...

Turning some of it into fuel, as a Michigan facility plans to do, is labeled as “recycling,” but it may be worse for the ...