Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi, stands guard in the distance. The town’s brick storefronts house quirky shops and cozy cafes that invite you to slow down and stay awhile.

Another officer was called to the traffic stop to provide adequate tools to retrieve the lockbox from its hiding place.

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"A future that is more resilient, productive, and profitable." University unveils first-of-its-kind project that could ...

A look at how wolf policy shifted from eradication to protection, and why wolf conflict is rising again across the West.

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Black farmers confront stiff challenges to sustainability ...

We are finally here. Conference play has finally arrived in college basketball, and the North Carolina Tar Heels kickstart their ACC schedule against the Florid ...

American Oystercatcher nesting on Ocracoke Island. Photo P. Vankevich By Peter Vankevich Here is a 2025 nesting overview for the region. Except for one notable bright spot, 2025 proved another ...

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Multiple North Carolina and Virginia fire departments said they worked to put out a large building fire in Ennice early ...

President Donald Trump’s move to pause five major offshore wind power projects is a setback for tapping one of the greatest ...