A wildfire in McDowell County has burned 856 acres. Five structures are under threat, and evacuations remain in place as firefighters work to contain the flames.

McDowell County Emergency Management has issued an evacuation order for all residences on Wild Acres Road off of N.C. Highway ...

NC/Va. (WDBJ) - During the week of April 19 to 27, 2025, the Blue Ridge Parkway will host over one-dozen ranger-led programs ...

Astronomers, led by Cambridge University, believe they have found signs of biological activity on exoplanet K2-18b, which is ...

A guiding document for improving roadway safety improvement in Nelson County, the Move Safely Blue Ridge Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, was presented to the county’s board of supervisors on April 8 ...

Creeks, streams, and rivers provide a sense of place, a grounding at times, an identity for surrounding communities. They ...

The National Park Services announced that Parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway will be closed on Monday, April 14, for repaving ...

Park visitors rejoiced as Yellowstone National Park announced key reopenings. As of April 18th, select entrances and roads will be opening for the summer. Among the major reopenings include the North ...

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Little Switzerland resembles the foothills of the Swiss Alps. From scenic vistas to quaint shops, here are the best things to do in this North Carolina mountain town.

A full closure of a 10-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia will take effect on Monday to allow for road ...

The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon is back in the Star City this weekend, attracting thousands of participants and ...