The town of Highlands was placed on high alert Thursday, Dec. 11, following a reported active shooter threat. Hours later, ...

Authorities have determined that the 911 caller who claimed he was going to shoot a "pedophile" who worked at a Highlands, ...

Authorities have released the 911 call that led to an hours-long law enforcement response in downtown Highlands on Thursday, ...

Officials in Highlands, North Carolina, are asking people to avoid the downtown area due to a shooting threat.

Ahead of what’s now known as the “double-tap strike” on September 2 — a controversial attack that has sparked allegations of ...

MACON COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — A shooting threat has been issued Thursday afternoon in a town in Western North Carolina. The ...

Ice skating rinks are something of a scarcity in Western NC. Here are the nearest rinks, including a new option in Asheville.

The NC Folk Festival is returning to the Triad with bold new performances all weekend long. From Sept 12–14, downtown Greensboro will be filled with a mix of genres, from funk, folk, and soul, to ...

With beautiful natural surroundings, a historic downtown, interesting museums, and excellent restaurants, Franklin may be small but it has a lot going for it. Keep reading for the best things to do in ...

WorldAtlas included one Western North Carolina town in its list of best downtowns in North Carolina. Franklin, NC was praised for its "small-town feel" and access to outdoor activities. A list of ...

Built during the Depression era as a luxury retreat for well-heeled survivors of the 1929 crash, Skyline Lodge in Highlands, North Carolina, has found new life as a boutique hotel. The transformation ...