Franklin, the "Gem Capital of the World," offers natural treasures for those seeking peace and tranquility in the mountains.

Light snow and gusty winds are expected in the North Carolina mountains, creating slick conditions at higher elevations. Snow accumulation is forecast to be 1-3 inches on ridgetops, with minimal ...

Five “pockets” of old growth trees were found on the 1,513 acres purchased by the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, some dating back 400 years. Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina photo A ...

Ever had that moment when you turn a corner and suddenly feel like you’ve wandered onto a movie set? That’s Black Mountain, North Carolina for you – a place where the mountains hug the sky and the ...

ROSMAN, N.C. (WNCN) — A former Cold War spy station in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains is for sale. The 192-acre site is listed for $30 million. In the 1960s, NASA built a communications hub in ...

[Updated September 27, 2025] When we drove up the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina for the first time, we didn’t have much time to plan our trip because a plumbing issue forced us to vacate our ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW — A man has been arrested on suspicion of snatching a firearm from a gun shop Wednesday, and the store owner could face his own legal trouble for reportedly firing a shot in the air ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. With the average home in North Carolina selling for about $336,000, the state’s priciest listings – some topping tens of millions – ...

Elk & Embers is a new mountain retreat in Waynesville, North Carolina, offering luxury safari tents, rustic log cabins, and a tree house; the resort is just 40 miles west of Asheville. The ...

If the mountains are calling your name, there's a new lodging option in Western North Carolina that makes a scenic home base for a weekend getaway. Elk & Embers Mountain Hideaway is a collection of ...

The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina hide some of the most spectacular cabin getaways I’ve ever laid eyes on. As a home décor enthusiast who’s spent years crawling through mountain hideaways, ...