The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), is actively investigating the ...

Petrified wood is one of the most sought-after materials in the world for both its aesthetic value and its scientific value. But in Indonesia, miners who risk their lives to dig it up barely make ...

Uncover one of North Carolina's hidden gems - a scenic mountain town steeped in nature with everything from hiking to fly ...

In a boost to the local economy of western North Carolina, Pratt & Whitney, a leading aerospace manufacturer, has announced plans to expand its facility in Asheville, as stated by Governor Josh Stein.

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"We just learned that the president is coming to North Carolina. I think that's very good news for the people of Western North Carolina, that this issue is front of mind of the new administration ...

The North Carolina Supreme Court may soon determine ... who teaches political science at Western Carolina University. "And your vote would not be challenged in any of the other dozens of elections ...

Some school systems in Western North Carolina are closed or operating on delays Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to winter weather impacts. Avery County Schools: Closed, inclement weather remote learning day.

Some school systems in Western North Carolina are closed or operating on delays Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to winter weather impacts. Avery County Schools: Closed, inclement weather remote learning day.

President Donald Trump will make the first official visit of his second term to North Carolina Friday. He will travel to the mountains, which were ravaged ... Related article: Western N.C. residents ...

(The Center Square) – Snow on North Carolina beaches, rarer than a blue moon, was prevalent along a great majority of the 301 miles of coastline Wednesday morning. A winter storm that left snow in ...

“We just learned the president is coming to North Carolina,” Stein said. “I think that is very good news for the people of western North Carolina that ... Trump will likely tour areas of the North ...