Popular brands such as Elf Bar, Geek Bar, Lost Mary and more will no longer be legal on NC shelves beginning July 1.

North Carolina and U.S. flags are at half-staff to honor slain Cherokee County Sheriff Detention Officer Francisco Paul Flattes. Governor Josh Stein issued the order, and other entities are encouraged ...

A Swain County judge issued more restrictions for suspended Sheriff Curtis Cochran, who appeared in court on several charges ...

Each full moon has its own name. Learn about the naming tradition, full moon dates, the first supermoon of 2025 and more.

An Asheville man died on June 27 nearly four months after being struck crossing Tunnel Road, marking the fifth pedestrian ...

College football allowed helmet communication for the first time in 2024. Could high school football follow suit? What WNC ...

Maggie Valley is a popular elk-spotting area. There have been recent reports of dangerously close interactions and people ...

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis announced June 29 he will not seek reelection. Western North Carolina politicians, experts and party chairs weigh in.

Don Miller, 85, died when Tropical Storm Helene’s floodwaters swept him away near Ramseytown, in Yancey County.

Six Mountain Athletic Conference teams are set to compete for the title, led by defending champion Erwin. Here are five bold ...

The Western Highlands Conference will look much different in 2025, thanks to NCHSAA realignment. Here are our picks for the ...

The last time the NCHSAA played eight football state championships, the Smoky Mountain Conference won 11 in 20 years. How ...