Closures continue along the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC as contractors work to reopen the iconic road known for its spectacular ...

The superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway said that she expects to eventually hire seasonal workers, but in the mean time ...

The Conservation Fund announced the completion of the easement on Jan. 23 after working with a local property owner and ...

Whether you’re seeking a mountain getaway or a beach vacation, North Carolina’s diverse landscape is an inviting outdoor playground. Enjoy hiking and vistas in the Great Smokies or Blue ...

Power is out for more than 5,000 households as of Thursday night. More than four months after Helene knocked down trees in the mountains, the recent ice storm isn't helping matters.

Linemen were working “all hands on deck” to get power restored to more than 11,000 Blue Ridge Energy customers who were left ...

The mountains are a subrange of the Blue Ridge Mountains and one of the Balsam peaks, Cold Mountain, is the subject of North Carolina author Charles Frazier's 1997 novel by the same name.

MORGANTON — Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC) announces the opening of a new public hiking trail on its South Mountains Headwaters Preserve property in Burke County. Named the Bob Benner ...

A wintry mix of rain and snow is in the forecast for parts of South Carolina and North Carolina on Wednesday, bringing the potential for hazardous travel conditions, especially in the mountains.

A missing 73-year-old hiker from North Carolina ... Ridge and Enloe Creek trails. Multiple local agencies assisted in the search. Houghton, of Jackson County, N.C., volunteered in Great Smoky ...