Nearly five months since Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina, residents in Asheville are welcoming tourism back to the region.

When people survive catastrophic events such as wildfires or hurricanes, and then are left to cope with loss, they may express a wide range of emotions — from overwhelmed to outraged to numb, ...

A popular Walmart Supercenter location located near the Swannanoa River opened its doors to customers for the first time in ...

After winning the NCHSAA state championship while injured, Observer readers voted Charlotte Catholic swim team star Mason Kramer athlete of the week Real-time updates and all local stories you ...