The border between North Carolina and Virginia has a certain level of mystique about it. In our experience, the Appalachian culture, agriculture, music, and enduring wildness of the area make it ...

Sugar Mountain is a sweet little mountain village located at an altitude of 5,236 ft in the High Country of North Carolina.

It all started over sweet tea. A friend raved about North Carolina’s mountain towns, art communities, and southern hospitality. I’d never been there, but something about how she described it — ...

Banner Elk is a charming mountain town in North Carolina that truly explodes with color in the fall.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Look for parking along Park Headquarters Road. Once parked, plan to walk into Gatlinburg for a bite before trekking back. I recommend some griddle cakes at Crockett's Breakfast ...

As most regular readers of this column likely know, the events listed in this weekly roundup are almost entirely limited to happening on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. That's mainly because we're already ...

The Wilmington, NC area offers 11 beaches with a variety of activities. Suggested activities include visiting piers, lighthouses, museums, and parks. Water activities such as sailing, kayaking, and ...