Charlotte, NC, often called the Queen City, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. With a booming job market, diverse neighborhoods, and plenty of entertainment options, it’s easy to see ...

Like many Western North Carolina hamlets, Micaville was born from industry and became a destination for tourists and others drawn by the beauty of the mountains.

Escape city life with a visit to the cutest small towns in North Carolina—full of charm, history, and cozy vibes perfect for ...

Burn bans are in effect across all of North Carolina and South Carolina. Air quality is poor in many North Carolina counties. The Asheville Citizen Times has reporters and photographers covering the ...

Thompson’s Store stands as the oldest grocery store in North Carolina, a distinction that becomes apparent the moment you ...

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains where western North Carolina meets upstate South Carolina, Saluda might be the most ...

The largest fires in Western North Carolina were the Deep Woods and Black Cove fires in Polk County, not far from the S.C.

As of the latest March 24 evening update, maps indicated that one fire in Polk County had hopped the Green River. Firefighters from across the nation are responding.

The states are dry or under drought, and a burn ban is in place because of conditions that can cause wildfires to spread.

If you wait too long, you miss them. For much of the season, North Carolina has hit the snooze button when dawn arrived. Despite the several instances of oversleeping, it kept getting chances to ...

Come summertime, travelers can also go blueberry picking at Henley Mountain Berry Farm. "One of the crown jewels in ...

Even if you're not staying the night in this Victorian gem, the hotel's restaurant and two bars are fine places ... for live music, comedy nights, and laser shows set to rock music. Gatlinburg is a ...