A North Carolina hospital was slated to open in 2025. Mired in bureaucracy, it’s still a dirt field.
Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people.
Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people.
Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
On November 28, Maggie Valley residents spotted an elk with a toddler’s swing stuck in its antlers. Today, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission went out to help—here’s what you need to know.
From skiing excursions to action-packed days at the shore, affordable holiday getaways are possible across North Carolina.
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.
Digital detox retreats are growing in popularity and helping people reconnect with humanity. Check out these options for an illuminating getaway.
Recently, Durham’s Museum of Life and Science participated in a red wolf swap. Here’s what you need to know.
A new analysis showed the harmful life cycle from production to application of a widely used pesticide in North Carolina.
Head to the best Christmas tree farms in North Carolina for a memorable holiday adventure.
Nights are brighter and filled with cheer at these family-friendly winter festivals held across North Carolina.
Working-class Americans don’t have room for one more thing. They’re leading anyway
by Gwen Frisbie-Fulton
| January 9, 2026