The Western North Carolina Nature Center is leaping into the new year with some new animals. Crews work to contain stubborn ...

When your idea of adventure has devolved to choosing between regular or bold coffee, it’s time to shake things up. South Mountains State Park in Connelly Springs, North Carolina is the reset button ...

Is that tree a pine, a fir or a spruce? Here's a handy guide to identifying the many species of trees populating Central ...

The 28th annual TreeFest in Wilmington is scheduled for Jan. 16-17 at the JCPenney atrium in the Independence Mall, where more than a dozen species are expected to be available.

“The Happy Trails Program is a win-win for everyone,” Wake County Commissioner Shinica Thomas said in a news release. “Through this program, residents can dispose of their trees for free, reduce ...

Fishing enthusiasts will find Jacob Fork River to be a hidden treasure, its clear waters home to native brook trout and stocked rainbow trout. The river’s pools and riffles create perfect habitat for ...

Standing on an esker northeast of Ampersand Mountain, retired state biologist Ray Curran pointed to a fen he first visited ...

Discover how an NC State professor unlocked the secret of transforming the humble tropical shrub into the vibrant Christmas icon we know today. Learn about the groundbreaking research that ...

Li’l Friday features plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend via theater, music, art, culinary happenings and more. All events featured were scheduled as of Thursday; ...

Traybe Shepherd, a second generation seasonal worker at Frosty’s Choose and Cut, waits to load customers on the tractor for a tour through the rows of christmas trees on Dec 6, 2025. Getting your ...

NORTH CAROLINA (WTVD) -- When Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina last September, many of the state's hundreds of Christmas tree farms were just gearing up for their busiest season.

Growing up in Swain County, North Carolina, Nathan Dee Greene ate a lot of apples. The family had several trees of their own, but every fall, they bought bushels from the nearby orchard on Laurel ...