More than 30 apple trees persist on The Purchase at the national park. They're more than 125 years old, and their DNA is ...

U.S. 441/Newfound Gap Road through Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close at 4 p.m. Dec. 8 because of a winter storm ...

While some roads remain closed for the winter, with Christmas approaching, the reopening of these key routes is good news for ...

The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has transferred 1,060 acres in Haywood County to the State of North Carolina ...

Near the border between North Carolina and Tennessee lies a small town that's a perfect place to explore the Smoky Mountains ...

If you're looking to explore the Smoky Mountains, this hidden destination is an absolute gem, offering hikes to scenic ...

Whether fresh from the tree, sun-dried, sulfur-treated, or preserved as apple butter, cider, brandy, or vinegar, the apple is ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers said they rescued a young black bear using some unconventional methods. It happened back in October on Laurel Creek Road.

Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, gestures during debate on the renewable energy bill on the floor of the House at the Capitol, Thursday, March 5 , 2020, in Richmond, Va. Rasoul offered amendments that were ...

The arctic front delivered on threats of “big time snow” in the North Carolina mountains, where strong gusts of up to 50 mph created blizzard-like conditions. It was the state’s first taste of winter ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — With a freeze warning for central North Carolina overnight Monday and flurries already spotted, some light snow was also falling in Charlotte, and 3 inches were already on the ...