These bills have been under the radar at the NC General Assembly — for now. What they are and their chances of becoming law.

As crews fully contain a 198-acre fire in the Pisgah National Forest, the US Forest Service has mapped areas most at risk of ...

Prostate cancer was the second leading cause of cancer deaths in North Carolina men in 2021; the bill aims to lower those rates.

Drought conditions persist in the Western North Carolina region ... Outside national forest land, a fire in Polk County was 100% contained as of March 7, having burned 619 acres in total, N.C ...

Watauga County’s housing market in 2024 reflected trends seen nationwide, which have led to an increase in housing costs and ...

AppHealthCare, in collaboration with various agencies and community partners, has released the Community Health Assessment for Watauga County. This report highlights community-identified public health ...

The Youth Trout Derby will be held at the Ashe County Park (527 Ashe Park Rd.) on Saturday, March 22 from 7 a.m. until noon.

After a stellar high school career in the mountains of North Carolina, Kate Sears wins Ms. NC Basketball, signifying her as the best player in the state.

The last day of school varies from district to district throughout WNC, with summer break start dates from May 22-June 10.

The NWS Blacksburg VA issued a wind advisory at 2:33 p.m. on Saturday valid from 8 p.m. until Sunday 2 p.m. The advisory is ...

At the shelter, Riley has become known for being graceful, with a “quiet elegance that’s rare in a big dog.” The 83-pound mixed-breed pup also has shown off her kindness, the humane society wrote in ...

The Carolina Hurricanes scored a notable goal in its efforts to assist western North Carolina communities left destroyed by ...