An old nemesis of North Carolina's pine forests is having a resurgence in other Southeastern states as southern pine beetle ...

A lucky turn in weather, effective firefighting and previous controlled burns helped limit a huge blaze in North Carolina’s ...

Though not generally thought of as a "crowd-free" location, this waterfall trail is recognized on Backpacker's list of fall favorites.

Controlled burns, collaborative efforts between agencies, ecosystem restoration and less fire-prone developments are all key ...

Beloved author Nicholas Sparks' new book "Counting Miracles" comes out Sept. 24. It's set in Asheboro, N.C., about a ...

Every year, a tourism promotion website around Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina releases a fall ... But as it turns out, the smokymountains.com map lines up pretty well with what ...

Timing is everything when setting up the perfect fall drive for autumn leaf-peeping. These scenic routes offer breathtaking views of fall foliage and fun stops along the way ...

According to the Forest Service and N.C. State University ... As of Thursday, the U.S. Drought Monitor’s map showed no drought in North Carolina, though some western counties are abnormally ...

Fall in North Carolina is something special. Here are four weekend getaways — each filled with great food, foliage, and fun.

“Younger voters traditionally are not engaged in politics to the same level as older voters,” said John Dinan, a political ...

A South Carolina man confessed to deputies he was high on mushrooms before he shot at another car on a busy highway early ...