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See 6 western NC destinations that are perfect for a long weekend trip

April 21, 2026

A whopping six western NC destinations placed on WorldAtlas’ list of best spots for a long weekend. All told, North Carolina landed 12 spots on the list.

See 6 western NC destinations that are perfect for a long weekend trip

After bear attack in western NC, here are some bear safety tips

August 20, 2026

Bear attacks are extremely rare, but they can happen in NC. Here are some bear safety tips to avoid them.

After bear attack in western NC, here are some bear safety tips

🤯 NC giving Native American land back

March 18, 2026

An unbelievable story in western NC Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Never, ever, ever does the United States give land back to Native Americans. Except for a few extraordinary instances. North Carolina had one of those remarkable moments recently. This week, I took a few minutes to go deep on a partnership between…

🦩 This wild western NC rental

September 9, 2026

Plus: Did Trump’s plan in NC backfire? Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we’ve got an exclusive look at NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earl’s background in civil rights and the skinny on a flamboyant (and somewhat scandalous) vacation rental in western NC, but first: Have North Carolina’s Republicans gerrymandered themselves out of…

OPINION: The fight for public education in the wake of Hurricane Helene

December 3, 2024

In western NC communities hit hard by Helene, North Carolina public education is on the front lines of disaster recovery.

OPINION: The fight for public education in the wake of Hurricane Helene

NC forestry officials worry about growing threat of wildfires, fewer workers

March 16, 2026

Nearly 18 months after Helene, forestry officials and the state fire marshal warned legislators Thursday that North Carolina needs to be much better prepared to battle wildfires.

NC forestry officials worry about growing threat of wildfires, fewer workers

NPR stations targeted by Trump provided lifelines to NC listeners during disasters

May 5, 2025

The Trump administration wants to slash public funding for NPR and PBS, accusing them of bias in their reporting. One of the radio stations that could be hurt by these cuts, Blue Ridge Public Radio, provided urgent information to western North Carolina residents when the power went out during Hurricane Helene.