North Carolina is arguably the premier destination for mountain vacations east of the Mississippi River, none more famous than the epic views and scenic trails of the Great Smoky Mountains (America's ...

A beautiful landscape of the famous deep layers of the Blue Ridge Mountains under a cloudy blue sky near Ashville, North Carolina in the United States. - Mark Howard/Getty Images With such phenomenal ...

The government shut down Oct. 1, 2025, as Republicans and Democrats are locked in a stalemate over funding the federal government. Here are stories about how the impasse is affecting North Carolina, ...

The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. The extent of its impact and how long it will last remain unclear, said a Western North Carolina political analyst, but he doesn’t think it will ...

For traveling twosomes on the hunt for a romantic retreat that offers escapes to both the beach and the mountains, North ...

From Death Valley to Shenandoah, these national parks are perfect for a road trip.

PARKWAY CLEANUP: A photo from Oct. 2 shows road damage to the road along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service The Blue Ridge Parkway is more than just a road: It’s part ...