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

As the weather cools, 10Best Readers' Choice lists focus on fall. Here's where one WNC apple orchard that ranked and why it's one of the best.

Local hiking experts guide us through the best hikes for every kind of Asheville adventure, from easy walks and hikes with ...

Though not generally thought of as a "crowd-free" location, this waterfall trail is recognized on Backpacker's list of fall favorites.

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

LAKE TOXAWAY, N.C. — The property of a western North Carolina camp where a 12-year-old boy died is now up for sale. The ...

The highest peak at Great Smoky Mountains National Park is officially reverting to its Cherokee name more than 150 years ...

Have a hay day at Cold Mountain Corn Maize in Bethel — navigating the labyrinth cut among the corn stalks, taking a hayride ...

U.S. News & World Report statistics provide information on acceptance rates, tuition and more. Here's what they say about WNC colleges.

As August winds down, fall color experts weigh in on what to know: When might leaves start to change? Will it be a good fall ...