The combined drop of Upper and Lower Whitewater Falls (the latter extending into South Carolina) measures an astonishing 811 feet, dwarfing many more famous waterfalls. For comparison, Niagara Falls ...

The journey to Whitewater Falls is the perfect appetizer for the main event. Located in the Nantahala National Forest, near the charming mountain town of Cashiers, the drive alone delivers ...

“We’ve dug here before; do I really need to call 811?” During my career as a natural gas worker, I’ve heard every explanation for not calling 811 before digging. Sometimes it’s a ...

Wall St. Insights The total value of nonfuel mineral mining activity in the United States was $106 billion in 2024. A third ...

Weather forecasters are using a relatively rare “high-risk” designation to warn that a major tornado outbreak appears likely ...

Five counties in Western North Carolina are under severe air quality alerts due to ongoing wildfires. The affected counties are experiencing code orange, red, and purple alerts, indicating unhealthy ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — On Monday, North Carolina state senators introduced a bill to earmark $500,000 "to study the feasibility of establishing a professional wrestling museum in the state." ...

Tons of new restaurants, businesses, bars and cafes are opening this spring in Westchester Everything from dim sum to tacos are on tap for spring 2025 in Westchester Some new restaurants plan on ...

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