Western NC
The North Carolina Attorney General's Office has announced a $20 million settlement with a major internet provider that will require it to make investments in infrastructure in the coming years.
Across western NC, backcountry campsites are closed
In western North Carolina, many backcountry campsites — meaning areas a little off the beaten path and with fewer amenities — are closed or have restrictions
Firefighters Work To Contain Wildfire In Western North Carolina
Federal forestry officials say a fire in western North Carolina is only about 10 percent contained, as of Monday morning.
Four Boone Women Arrested For 'Anti-Trump' Graffiti
Local businesses and one police car were tagged with what the police are calling “anti-Trump and anti-police” graffiti. The perpetrators also painted the slogan “Black Lives Matter.”
Smoke Travels Across NC As Wildfires Continue To Burn
Firefighters are continuing to battle blazes in Western North Carolina.
Some residents in the region have been evacuated, and the impact may reach far beyond the mountains.
Mysterious Brown Mountain Lights Caught On Tape, Questions Remain
For years, there have been reports of strange lights seen in the Linville Gorge region of Western North Carolina.