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Haywood County, an hour west of Asheville, welcomes scores of visitors to the festival each year.

Haywood County’s 2026 Ice Fest Weekend celebrates community & recovery

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Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.
In 2022, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services officials said Madison and three other mountain counties needed 67 more acute care hospital beds.

A North Carolina hospital was slated to open in 2025. Mired in bureaucracy, it’s still a dirt field.

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Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people.
This holiday season, North Carolinians are focusing on more than presents and good times.

7 ways to give back in North Carolina this holiday season

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This holiday season, North Carolinians are focusing on more than presents and good times. Learn about these ways you can give back in NC this year.
There comes a time for everyone when they need to disconnect, because being chronically online can take a toll on the body and mind.

Finding digital detox retreats in NC

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Digital detox retreats are growing in popularity and helping people reconnect with humanity. Check out these options for an illuminating getaway.
Western N.C. is home to several of the state’s top Christmas tree farms in towns that can turn into a scenic day-trip.

North Carolina’s top choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms

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Head to the best Christmas tree farms in North Carolina for a memorable holiday adventure.