Mission Hospital has released at least 111 bodies to funeral homes before a legally required medical examiner’s review, according to a list of issues related to the hospital’s handling of deaths ...

The National Center for Environmental Health was hollowed out in the cuts of 10,000 federal health workers on April 1. That's the same day an assessment of people hurt in floods was set to begin.

Six state temporary housing units are occupied as western North Carolina continues to get on its feet from Hurricane Helene, ...

Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina leaders provided updates on recovery efforts from Helene, marking Stein's 100th day in office.

Like many Western North Carolina hamlets, Micaville was born from industry and became a destination for tourists and others drawn by the beauty of the mountains.

In North Carolina, there are eight active wildfires in Caldwell, Buncombe, Polk ... both in Polk County and Henderson County. The Black Cove Complex fire has burned around 3,288 acres and was ...

Buncombe County leaders say more homes and businesses will have access to high-speed internet thanks to nearly $1 million in ...

The NC Supreme Court temporarily blocked an April 4 ruling that could change the result of the contested race for a seat on ...

Eastern North Carolina counties are making big moves to attract major employers and spur economic growth. Eastern North ...

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — UPDATE April 2, 2025: the number of missing Helene victims in western North Carolina is at least five, six months after the storm devastated the state. Here is the ...

The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced its 2024 Wildflower Awards in an April 3 news release, and Buncombe ...