Seven out of 12 towns on this list of "most hospitable" in the state were located in WNC. See attractions, best things to do in each.

This funding will address aging infrastructure and improve public health for communities large and small," NCDEQ Secretary ...

The 35-year-old federal law regulating tap water is so out of date that the water Americans drink can pose what scientists say are serious health risks — and still be legal. The New York Times ...

What to do in Bryson City, NC "Bryson City offers one of the most immersive nature experiences in North Carolina," WorldAtlas writers say about the town.

Boone, Sylva, Bryson City, Highlands, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk and Hendersonville are all located in Western North Carolina – over half of the cities on the list of 12.

Once coronavirus is history, what will be the future look of Everett Street in Bryson City, or Main Street in Sylva, or Tennessee Street in Murphy? In short, how will small-town U.S. recover?