The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

Place naming is only truly reparative if these processes truly reflect the agency and intent of these historically oppressed ...

Bryson City and Swain County were not included under NC's limited access/no travel area rules following Helene, allowing the ...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, there has been numerous initiatives put forth by local Western North Carolina musicians ...

Asheville School returns to the NCISAA Division II championship game for the third straight year, among other Week 12 WNC ...

The Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee are the tallest mountains in the Appalachian chain, hosting the world's greatest diversity of plant, animal, and insect life of any region in a ...

The resort town of Hot Springs is as beautiful as it is remote, and that mountain life comes with its own challenges.

South Rowan’s return to the football playoffs for the first time in 15 years is a pleasant event, although it’s expected to ...

The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council has classified most of the state, or parts of 89 counties, as ...

Across the U.S., travelers are changing course from big-city escapes to nature-focused adventures. With a renewed ...