Visitors on top of the Weser Bald Fire Tower in Franklin, North Carolina. Franklin, North Carolina, brings new meaning to the term “hidden gem.” Ruby and sapphire mining began in the area in 1870, ...

The ancient Noquisiyi Mound in Franklin, North Carolina, is one of the most culturally significant sites in the entire region ...

The north Georgia mountains turn brilliant colors in fall, an inviting setting for a drive along U.S. 23. And if you continue to follow it north, you’ll find Franklin not far beyond the North Carolina ...

Updated at 12:50 p.m. ET A tropical storm warning is in effect for the North Carolina coast on Wednesday due to Hurricane Idalia. The National Weather Service says the storm will also bring heavy rain ...

Women's history trail in Western NC, cutting through red tape and blazing new trails. A new women’s history trail in Franklin, North Carolina highlights the overlooked stories of entrepreneurial women ...

An important cultural site is close to being returned to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians after a city council in North Carolina voted unanimously Monday to return the land. The Noquisiyi Mound in ...

Franklin, the "Gem Capital of the World," offers natural treasures for those seeking peace and tranquility in the mountains. Book the Ruby room at Franklin Terrace B&B for a relaxing, old Franklin ...