A couple enjoys the fall view from Grandfather Vineyard in Banner Elk, NC. Every October, fuzzy caterpillars "race" up strings to predict the winter ahead during the quirky Woolly Worm Festival.

The publication has previously included a number of Western North Carolina locations in its articles. Here's why these towns ...

Several Western North Carolina locations have been praised as "fairy tale small towns" on a new list from WorldAtlas. Writers at WorldAtlas, a publication that recognized WNC plenty of times ...

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 ...

The Town of Banner Elk recognized a longtime employee who is retiring following 15 years of service to the town.

The annual Woolly Worm Festival is a fiercely popular local event that’s been going on for nearly half a century. Todd Bush Last weekend, thousands of people flooded into a tiny town in North Carolina ...

The Spizzwinks of Yale University bring their lively vocal harmonies for a rare appearance in western North Carolina! A free ...

Banner Elk has some of the best fall foliage in the state, plus apple orchards and Grandfather Mountain views. Every October, fuzzy caterpillars "race" up strings to predict the winter ahead during ...

WorldAtlas has compiled a list of eight North Carolina towns that evoke a "fairy tale" atmosphere. Five of the eight towns are located in Western North Carolina. The article highlights activities and ...