North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway features several long hikes that reward endurance with sweeping mountain views, dense ...

Western North Carolina's mountainous terrain makes for a nature lover's playground. Places like the Pisgah National Forest provide hundreds of epic hiking trails that weave through the landscape, ...

A new list from WorldAtlas labeled these NC towns as "unpretentious." Here's why, plus a rundown on Western NC's options.

The decision will come from State Forest Service headquarters after assessing conditions on the ground.

Are you ready to hit the road for an unforgettable adventure? Western North Carolina is calling your name, offering not one, ...

North Carolina is a state of dramatic contrasts. On the Western edge, you can be exploring mist-shrouded mountains, in its ...

When people talk about mountain getaways, the Rockies usually steal the spotlight with their towering peaks and dramatic ...

RALEIGH — Governor Josh Stein and the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) announced the addition of three western North Carolina-based regional recovery coordinators to the ...

This story has been updated with the latest school closures and delays. Wintry weather, high winds and freezing temperatures have struck Western North Carolina in the first few weeks of 2026, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Freezing temperatures in Western North Carolina continue to trigger delays, closures and remote learning days for schools and ...