A new film documents the rise and fall of a western North Carolina paper mill—with an assist from Dave Matthews.
As a candidate and state lawmaker, Jennifer Balkcom opposed Medicaid expansion and voted to restrict abortion rights. Doctors say that’s bad for western North Carolina.
Western North Carolina is loaded with natural waterways, waterfalls and budget recreational activities for families that are looking to beat the heat and save money.
On the anniversary of Helene’s rampage in western North Carolina, a conversation with one Mitchell County pastor on ruin and recovery.
How a western North Carolina woman was banned from McDonald’s owned by Congressman Chuck Edwards following a marching band protest.
This year, CostCo pulled out of a plan to build western North Carolina’s first store. But talks are back on, Asheville’s mayor says.
In the race for western North Carolina’s 11th district, Democratic voters showed high enthusiasm for Jamie Ager, their nominee to succeed Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards.
One year after Helene devastated western North Carolina, local mayor Zeb Smathers talks about the hard road to recovery.
Western North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards will face Democratic candidate Jamie Ager in the 2026 midterm for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.
Michael Whatley’s comments come with many in western North Carolina complaining about the slow or insufficient rollout of federal relief after Helene hit the region in 2024.
