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Golf architecture had a big year in 2025. Joe Passov reviews golf's top additions and hands out his annual awards.

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Firefighters are battling a 20-acre blaze near the Rutherford County village of Chimney Rock that ignited on New Year's Eve, officials said. At about 7 p.m. on Dec. 31, the town of Lake Lure began ...

Blue Ridge Conservancy purchased Howard Knob to protect 74 acres for climbers. Site features gneiss boulder fields offering technical routes and durable rock. Conservancy is raising funds for trails ...

A small earthquake was detected near a scenic North Carolina town in the Blue Ridge Mountains on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, federal seismologists said. No one reported feeling it. USGS The 1.7 magnitude ...

Europe’s island escapes are increasingly attracting hikers, not just beachgoers, as travelers seek outdoor experiences that ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. North Carolinians are generally unsatisfied with the performance of traditional public schools, but Republicans and Democrats differ ...

NC State used improved defense to beat Stanford 74-46 and move to 3-0 in ACC. Wolfpack forced season lows for Stanford in categories like points and field-goal rate. NC State finished with a positive ...

The new year is nearly here, and what better way to celebrate than with a festive fireworks display? However, North Carolina law prohibits certain fireworks, even in the spirit of ushering in 2026. So ...