[Updated September 27, 2025] When we drove up the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina for the first time, we didn’t have much time to plan our trip because a plumbing issue forced us to vacate our ...

Banner Elk has some of the best fall foliage in the state, plus apple orchards and Grandfather Mountain views.

If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind experience in North Carolina, look no further than this abandoned ghost town turned ...

Western North Carolina calls to road trippers with winding mountain roads, stunning vistas and small-town charm. I’ve explored this region on three unforgettable trips, from the Blue Ridge Parkway’s ...

COUNTRY fans all around Ireland have been preparing to get Luke Combs tickets. The 34-year-old North Carolina singer, best ...

Running off at the typewriter. … Spring football is coming back to Orlando — again! The United Football League announced earlier this week that Orlando is getting a new team, the Orlando Storm, set to ...

Southport sits where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The result is a town that feels like a permanent vacation. Oak-lined streets lead to a charming waterfront district. Fishing boats ...

The Blowing Rock Planning Board voted 4-3 to recommend approval of a revised conditional zoning for the Pine and Laurel ...

Gabe Wilson, the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum Curator of Exhibitions and Collections, joined the Local Vibe to share ...

The following are answers from candidates for the Blowing Rock Town Council: Pete Gherini, Douglas Matheson, Wayne Miller, ...