A new report sheds light on the lasting impact of Tropical Storm Helene for the small farmers of Western North Carolina. The Appalachian Sustainable ... “Our farm was wiped off the map from Helene,” ...

Antoni Porowski, Rachel Kushner, Michelle Zauner and others on their most memorable driving vacations, from coastal Maine to ...

A road trip-themed roundup of 10Best Readers' Choice lists included several options right here in Western NC. Here's why.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Western North Carolina, warning of heavy rainfall and potential flooding through Tuesday. Rainfall totals are expected to reach ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Summer tourism in Western North Carolina — hiking, fishing, driving up scenic mountain roads — is a perfect respite for many from the hot southern season. But those idyllic mountain scenes ...

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office reports parts of I-26 will be subject to nighttime closures this week while construction crews work. Officials said ...

As the Trump administration resumes collections on defaulted student loans, hundreds of thousands of older Americans with ...

The Outer Banks consist of a collection of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast. The area is split into three regions, according to the Visitors Bureau: the Northern Beaches, Roanoke ...

Sunny with a high of 87 °F (30.6 °C). Winds from SSE to SE at 15 to 16 mph (24.1 to 25.7 kph). Night - Mostly clear. Winds from SE to ESE at 7 to 15 mph (11.3 to 24.1 kph). The overnight low ...