The spider was first seen in the park on Oct. 17, and again more recently. Both sightings were reported in Cades Cove.

From a small town full of seasonal fun to a mountain getaway with its own Polar Express, here's where to spend winter in ...

An 11-mile section of the road opened Wednesday near Asheville, between U.S. 70 and N.C. 191 near the N.C. Arboretum. That ...

Asheville School returns to the NCISAA Division II championship game for the third straight year, among other Week 12 WNC football takeaways.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded its first joro spider sighting on Oct. 17. The spider was found in Cades Cove in ...

Traffic may be flowing in both directions on Interstate 40 through the Pigeon River Gorge — albeit slower than normal — by ...

If you're planning a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains in 2025, make sure to stop and explore these amazing hiking trails.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most popular, and right next door in Gatlinburg is an adventure park that's ...

Swain County is on its way to building a new middle school after securing $52 million in grant funds from the state.  “Hurricane Helene has reiterated the necessity of our students having access to ...

It's not surprising the strikingly large, colorful spiders native to Asia have reached the national park. What does it mean ...

Enka senior Brandon Miranda scored two goals in a win over Asheville High among this week's WNC fall sports top performers.

Located in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, the city of Asheboro has a wild side. It's home to the world’s largest ...