An article published in 2024 claimed this NC lake was the most leech-infested in the country. Was it correct? What to know about leeches this summer.

Whether you’ve always wanted to live by the water or you’re expanding your real estate portfolio, these are the top places to buy a lake house.

Taking a drive along this stretch of North Carolina road offers the chance to not only see stunning waterfalls but to take a ...

This beach town just south of Wilmington rivals the Outer Banks—with fewer crowds, better eats, and plenty of fun things to ...

Ajay Bhatt had never been on a plane when he left India for City University of New York to pursue a graduate degree in 1981.

The Blue Ridge Parkway, often called “America’s Favorite Drive,” runs right past town, providing easy access to countless ...

Blowing Rock, North Carolina stands as the antidote to modern chaos – a mountain sanctuary where the air is fresher, the pace ...

A new roundup of 10Best Readers' Choice lists covering outdoor adventures included several options right here in Western NC. Here's where.

“A popular destination along North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, Atlantic Beach offers stunning scenery along the Atlantic Ocean ...

Drive out of the city for world-class barbecue, small-town main streets, and refreshing summer swims. Here are quick and easy ...

A recent 10Best Readers' Choice survey named the top 10 beach picks in N.C. It included some of the beaches closest to Asheville.

Last September, Hurricane Helene rushed through Lake Lure, sweeping away much of the ... there’s going to be an alligator.” Uniquely NC is a News & Observer subscriber collection of unique ...