North Carolina's longstanding Certificate of Need (CON) laws, in place since 1978, are at the center of a heated legislative ...

The monarch butterfly population in the eastern United States has declined sharply — an estimated 80% loss since the 1990s. Among the factors contributing to the decline: Loss of habitat, exposure to ...

Perched in Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is steeped in equal parts artsy innovation and Appalachian tradition. Drawing inspiration and ingredients from its lushly forested, ...

After Hurricane Helene tore through the region last fall, a resilient community came together to bring it back to life.

Despite construction at both sites, the North Platte Recreation Complex indoor pool remains open and Cody Pool will open in June as usual, says Parks and Recreation Director Lyle Minshull.

Asheboro, North Carolina is a city with a real small town feel, from its vintage theater to its abundance of antique stores.

“Flowers give hope,” Rozenbroek told Blue Ridge Public Radio.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be crowded, but that’s only because it’s wonderful. Here’s why—and a guide to ...

It’s almost time to dive back into the drama with the third and final season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” which will be ...

There’s a moment when you pull up to Mamie’s Drive Inn in Laurel Hill, North Carolina, when time seems to slow down, then rewind about six decades. The modest brick building with its red metal roof ...

The most interesting parts of a road trip usually aren’t on your itinerary. It might be an old diner you didn’t expect to ...

Sunny Point Cafe in Asheville is that rare culinary unicorn—a place that locals treasure, tourists discover with delight, and ...