My son was born in California but is learning to speak in Western North Carolina, which is why he says “durt” instead of dirt ...

This vacation rental in North Carolina offers beautiful views and is close to some of North Carolina's best hiking trails.

There are an endless number of historic houses in the cape fear which attract thousands of visitors each year. But one tucked away off a rural road in Brunswick County was so overlooked for years it ...

Our well-being is tied to clean rivers and biodiversity. And ecotourism has become a huge economic player in Southern ...

Hiking the trail to the Sandy Mush Cabins isn’t easy. It’s 2.15 miles up a Forest Service road off of NC-209, “The Rattler,” ...

Barnie K. Day, 72, died Monday, May 12, 2025, of complications of Parkinson’s Disease and dementia, after hospitalization at ...

Event highlights from the annual AVL Beer Week at participating locations across the Asheville area, featuring beer, cider, ...

Gatlinburg might be the most famous “small town” on our list, but it’s still a hidden gem compared to big cities. Nestled ...

These 10 delightful communities offer historic main streets and natural beauty at prices that will make city dwellers weep with envy! When they handed out charm and affordability, Jonesborough grabbed ...

Like the Great Smoky Mountains, this historic mountain town has river and mountain views, hiking trails, waterfalls, and unique rock formations.