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.

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

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 ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Whether you're new to gardening or just want to expand your knowledge, here's everything you need to know to plant the ...

Merchants Millpond State Park in Gatesville is that rare destination that makes you question whether you’ve somehow slipped ...

Merchants Millpond State Park in Gatesville, North Carolina is that rare place where you feel like you’ve accidentally ...

Bill Belichick has 13 commitments, but his first full class at North Carolina doesn't include any of the top 12 players in ...

The Biltmore Estate Gardens ranked second in North America for vibrancy, according to a Premier Inn study. The study used ...