Visitors can hike and explore behind gates, but safety precautions are advised
Move follows serious safety incidents, including two patient deaths and measles exposure
Early voting begins Feb. 12; officials urge residents to confirm registration and voter ID now
State transportation officials say restoring rail service to Western North Carolina could support thousands of jobs and boost regional connectivity
Advisories in effect across NC mountains as temperatures plunge overnight
Vacant Mountaineer Inn damaged; suspect held without bond
Internal complaint alleged misuse of off-duty employment, department says
Find out which schools are still being impacted by snow, ice and hazardous travel conditions
North Carolina transportation project incorporates bat habitats into new retaining wall in Pigeon River Gorge
Gusts up to 65 mph possible from Friday evening through Saturday, forecasters say