This small Virginia town is a hidden gem along the Appalachian Trail that makes an excellent base to explore different trails ...

A secluded luxurious mountain escape, this elegant cabin offers a cozy fireplace, outdoor hot tub, and forest views just ...

As Western North Carolina heads into the winter season, a group of nonprofits and local leaders are scaling back funding to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

CHARLOTTE — A $25,000 treasure hunt is now underway in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A Charlotte coin maker stashed a mason jar full of gold coins somewhere on the forest floor near a public hiking trail ...

[Updated September 27, 2025] When we drove up the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina for the first time, we didn’t have much time to plan our trip because a plumbing issue forced us to vacate our ...

For the past year, the Blue Ridge Parkway has been on the road to recovery. In September 2024, Tropical Storm Helene slammed into Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, causing immense damage to ...

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a share repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program").

A scenic backdrop and a thriving main street are the draws in Blue Ridge, a small town that’s big on art and culture. The region’s gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains—the southernmost belt of the ...

Tucked into the woods, this modern Scandinavian-style cabin in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains is in the gated community of Laurel Ridge, which is just outside of Black Mountain, North Carolina.