The 2027 Social Security COLA increase is the largest since 2022, but inflation rates are making it harder for many ...

City Council voted to accept the money from California-based Destination: Home on Oct. 13, joining nine other communities in ...

North Carolina hemp businesses are preparing for new federal rules in December that could force them to overhaul products, find new markets or close.

Explore 2026 election coverage for Western North Carolina, with voter guides and reporting on candidates and races across the ...

Three NC legal aid orgs are suing over lawmakers’ decision to redirect millions in IOLTA funding even as thousands in WNC ...

Halloween haunting begins early, with events happening throughout the month. Add these adult and all-ages events to your ...

Anna Ferguson and Mark Burrows differ on property tax limits, school vouchers and transparency in the three-county mountain ...

Democrat Anita Earls and Republican Sarah Stevens differ on disaster victims' rights, judicial authority and a controversial ...

It's Week 9 of the NCHSAA high school football season in Western North Carolina. See our predictions for the top games this ...

Asheville City Council has approved conditional zoning for the region's first Costco, which could open by spring 2028.

The NC Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 results for ...

The man died after falling from the Goliath coaster in Georgia. Another 9 coasters will close across the nation as a result, ...