A dead waterfowl discovered at Lake Julian Park received a "preliminary positive test result" for bird flu, the county said ...

Cherokee coach Tim Hawkins announced his resignation Friday, becoming the sixth coach in Western North Carolina to step down ...

A North Carolina security firm is hiring nearly 100 U.S. special forces veterans to help run a checkpoint in Gaza during the ...

An Asheville acupuncturist, 92, pleaded to sexual battery without admitting guilt, after several patients reported he ...

Teams are going up and going down in the latest Bracketology projecting the NCAA men's tournament field with Tennessee ...

In a Jan. 31 visit to WNC, Gov. Josh Stein announced a $30 million grant program to help small businesses recovering from Helene.

The North Fork Fire in McDowell County is now at 350 acres, the U.S. Forest Service announced in an early afternoon news release Jan. 31. The fire is 40% contained as firefighters continue burnout ...

GOP Senator Thom Tillis said Trump should “absolutely” threaten tariffs on Mexico as leverage on efforts to stem the flow of fentanyl and migration.

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 407 acres in Haywood County to conserve land for wildlife, clean water and scenic views.

A Western North Carolina popular restaurant has underwent an ownership change. Here's what diners can expect on their next visit.

Western North Carolina's fishing season will see modified stockings and a reduced number of trout due to impacts from Tropical Storm Helene.

The town of Mars Hill has entered an option to purchase 75 acres, the West Farm, adjacent to the Smith Farm portion of the Bailey Mountain Preserve.