Southern Living has previously praised Western NC for its beauty. Here's the reasoning behind the 7 locations writers chose ...

The idea of environmental justice became even better known in 1990 with the publication of Dumping in Dixie, by Robert ...

There’s plenty to do, plus a few bonuses for the week ahead. And it’s time to think about summer camps! Don’t miss WNC Parent’s annual camp guides plus much more at wncparent.com! Stay in touch on ...

Cael Dunn, Avery County: Dunn won three matches by pinning opponents in less than one minute to win the Western Highlands Conference championship in the 190-pound class. Caiden Brewer, East ...

Sir James Clark Ross discovered magnetic north pole in 1831 in northern Canada. British scientists have recently revealed that Earth's magnetic north pole is drifting towards Russia at an ...

A historic winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of North Carolina, making for a fantastic snow day, especially at the beach. Parts of the Piedmont Triad got at least a trace of snow.

A crash involving a Placer County Sheriff's Office vehicle was reported Wednesday morning in the North Highlands area of Sacramento County, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched ...

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Taylor Swift sang it in a song... "Like snow at the beach. Weird but beautiful." It was indeed a rare but beautiful sight to see Tuesday night into Wednesday morning along ...

Some school systems in Western North Carolina are closed or operating on delays Wednesday, Jan. 22, due to winter weather impacts.

Named after the town of Highlands, Highlands Outpost is an all-in-one fun destination with snow tubing, an outdoor roller coaster, and even trout fishing.

NORTH HIGHLANDS, Calif. — One person was shot near North Highlands Friday evening, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. The shooting was reported at about 7:10 p.m. in the 7000 ...