Bakers Mountain Loop is a 2.2 mile looping trail located inside of Bakers Mountain Park outside of Hickory, N.C. Well-maintained, clearly marked and lovingly detailed, the hike is a fun, moderate climb to a great mountain view.
A 1936 burial reflects a Western North Carolina tradition of handmade memorials.
Left lane shut down near Haywood Road as crews work to clear highway
The North Carolina Department of Commerce said the closure was expected to impact 421 employees
Smoke seen rising from Riverside Stump Dump; cause not yet confirmed
U.S. Transportation Department says state must revoke improperly issued licenses to immigrants or risk penalties
Cold front expected to bring blustery, near-normal winter temperatures by Sunday
Hundreds march downtown following fatal shooting of Minnesota woman
The first big romantic comedy of 2026 has arrived. “People We Meet on Vacation,” adapted from the bestselling novel of the same name by Emily Henry and starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth, will begin streaming on Netflix on Friday, Jan. 9. Read our review.
Hunting for weekend plans? Look no further. We’ve got you covered with our Asheville activity guide, featuring music, movies and Christmas tree burn parties.