The highest point in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a new name. The U.S. Board of Geographic Names agreed ...

Kuwohi, which translates to “mulberry place” in Cherokee, replaces Clingmans Dome, a name that honored Thomas Clingman, an ...

Embark on a journey through the United States to explore the top 25 destinations for experiencing the mesmerizing beauty of ...

From a two-mile stroll in North Carolina to a 2,600-mile trek along the Pacific Crest, these hikes have had the most profound ...

Located on the Tennessee and North Carolina border is the most visited National Park of the country, the marvelous Great ...

Every year, millions of people visit the Appalachian Trail to take in sweeping mountain views and test their hiking mettle, but how many pause to crouch low and notice its smallest of denizens? With ...

Its first test is against Appalachian State (1-0), a Group of 5 team that isn't afraid of beating Power 5 schools on the road. Clemson will battle the Mountaineers Saturday (8 p.m. ET, ACC ...

Start your week in North Carolina politics with our latest Under the Dome podcast, for the week of Sept. 2, 2024. Dawn Vaughan here, your podcast host and The News & Observer’s Capitol bureau chief.

Kingsport, TN (37660) Today Sunshine and clouds mixed. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High around 85F. Winds E at 10 to 15 mph..