A total of 3 Western N.C. locations ranked on two 10BEST Readers' Choice lists for 2026. Here's where, why they're the best and more.

Vote for the Ingles WNC girls Athlete of the Week for Week 11 of spring sports, featuring athletes from Cherokee, Erwin, ...

A 39-year-old man's body was found under an Asheville bridge, but police say no foul play is suspected in his death.

After the first two rounds of the NCHSAA playoffs, seven WNC teams are still alive. Where do they land in the high school ...

Vote for the Ingles WNC boys Athlete of the Week for Week 11 of spring sports, featuring athletes from Madison, Owen, ...

Previous El Niño events have been associated with droughts, flooding, wildfires and more. Here's what to know in the Tar Heel ...

Salmonella can make animals just as sick as humans. Here's what to know about the latest recall affecting North Carolina's ...

A hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and eight total suspected or confirmed cases. Seventeen U.S. passengers have disembarked and are in quarantine, with one ...

Reynolds remains No. 1 in WNC high school girls soccer power rankings ahead of the start of the NCHSAA playoffs. Here's why.

Customers and staff shared hugs, tears and memories May 8 as Hungry Bear Cafe served its final meals before the property is ...

Vote for the softball player who is having the best season. The poll closes May 15 at noon. Savannah Frisbee, Enka: Frisbee ...

Check out who joined the WNC high school softball power rankings ahead of the second week of the NCHSAA playoffs.