Norfolk Southern has restored rail lines from Newport, Tennessee, to Asheville. The project was entirely funded by Norfolk Southern and required the rebuild of 13 miles of track. The company also ...

Tourism is a major driver for the mountains' economy, and Helene delivered a major blow to that industry.Some of the impacts ...

Raising property taxes is a shared sacrifice that can help ensure every child in our community gets what they need to thrive, ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway draws millions of tourists annually into 12 western North Carolina counties. Helene upended visitor ...

Is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. May 24 in Waynesville. The event includes live music, food and local makers. For details, visit ...

Wilco made its semi-annual return to Asheville, NC, where the still-recovering community basked in the cathartic musical release.

Known as the original vegan and vegetarian restaurant in downtown Asheville, Laughing Seed Cafe will close after the ...

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The restaurant, established in 1993, was a pioneer in ... large swaths of Western North Carolina, washing away thousands of homes, businesses, infrastructure and the tourism industry in fall ...

The best way to get around Asheville is by car. While the downtown area is compact enough for exploring on foot, you'll want your own set of wheels to reach the many nature trails and attractions ...

Since opening in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2022 ... and I think we’re going to have to rely on tourism in a big way. But I don’t think we’re quite ready for it,” Silver says.

After devastating floods last year, many Western NC mountain towns are open for business and need your dollars. Here’s where ...