Lilly Knoepp

Republican leaders chose N.C. Rep. Jennifer Balkcom as the new candidate for Congress, opening a spot for a new candidate for the 117th district in the NC House election.

The U.S. Forest Service declined a call for a public meeting following the June immigration operation where 13 people were arrested in the Pisgah National Forest , angering local environmental advocates.

Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated WNC, childcare centers have yet to receive federal funding.

Lilly Knoepp | NC Local The N.C. governor's advisory committee on Helene recovery met in Mars Hill to mark the second anniversary of the storm and assess the recovery process.

Craft is not just art, it’s the cultural heritage of a region, said Anna Fariello, curator of the Blue Ridge Craft Trail.

A limit on the ability of local governments to levy property taxes could become enshrined in the state constitution this November when voters opt

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) signed a nearly $65 million, 10-year Good Neighbor Agreement to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina.

Hurricane Isaias caused at least five landslides in Western North Carolina due to heavy rains. Here’s what landslide conditions look like and how to prepare.

Lilly Knoepp NC Local The land threatened by Hurricane Helene two years ago came under threat again recently as Hurricane Isaias brought strong rains and winds to the region.

During election season, polls are published on public perception, candidates chances and overall turnout. Better understand polls with the tips here.