Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a town with a long history as a vacation destination—travelers have been making their way to this part of North Carolina since ...

The new list from WorldAtlas praised 6 NC towns for both visitability and the resources they provide their locals.

WorldAtlas named seven Western North Carolina towns among the nine most scenic in the state. The towns are Blowing Rock, Bryson City, Highlands, Lake Lure, Saluda, Banner Elk and Hot Springs. Some of ...

Like many Western North Carolina communities, the town of Saluda, located just 35 miles south of Asheville, experienced unimaginable devastation in the wake of Hurricane Helene in September 2024—with ...