Fires return to Carolinas, prompting evacuations and outside help
The states are dry or under drought, and a burn ban is in place because of conditions that can cause wildfires to spread.
Major conservation milestone achieved as 1,439-acre Pinnacle Mountains West safeguarded
Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina took a significant step in preserving Western North Carolina’s natural landscape.
Trails Carolina sued again as woman alleges abuse at age 12
Trails Carolina was forced to close after the death of a 12-year-old boy. A lawsuit now claims the program allowed and ...
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This Is North Carolina’s Most Stunning Old-Growth Forest
The Joyce Kilmer Wilderness in Western North Carolina is famous for its towering trees. These hardwood giants have grown uninterrupted for hundreds of years.
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Torture in the Troubled Teen Industry: Death by Deliberate Indifference
Systemic Abuse and Neglect: A University of Baltimore Law Review report exposes widespread abuse and fatalities in the troubled teen industry, where unregulated wilderness camps and behavioral ...