Asheville's popular River Arts District—and the many businesses within it—sustained major damage during Helene. But there are numerous signs of a rebirth. Plus, more good news from around North Carolina.
The NC Arboretum says that more than 100,000 visitors have come to the Asheville site to get a glimpse of the world-famous Dambo trolls. Here's how to find them.
A group of brave swimmers take the Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake in Blowing Rock, part of this week’s slate of statewide events.
In North Carolina, the Buddhist monks reunited with their beloved dog, Aloka. Meanwhile, a pop star helps preserve the tree canopy in Charlotte and the NC Museum of Art prepares for an exciting 2026
What to know about the Buddhist monks and their "Walk for Peace," which includes multiple stops in North Carolina.
Here's how, even in defeat, the Carolina Panthers became the "Cathartic Cats" this season.
When everything looks bleak, look to the creatives. This week, catch a classical music performance in Greenville, one of two shows by alt-country star Jason Isbell, or view the lights at Biltmore.
State leaders tout new magazine ranking of states with the best workforce development, a Charlotte museum announces major AI grant funding, and a Rougemont man strikes it big on the Powerball.
In NC, 2026 kicks off with an eclectic mix of happenings, including one of the state's most underrated winter celebrations, the Lake James Ice Festival.
The first NC babies of 2026 are here. Plus, rural health upgrades and college football players give back in this week's "Good News Friday."
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