By John Hood Here are three stories about North Carolina’s economy that made headlines last week — each undeniably newsworthy and yet each requiring more information to put in proper […] ...

John Hood is a John Locke Foundation board member. His latest books, Mountain Folk and Forest Folk, combine epic fantasy with early American history (FolkloreCycle.com).

Events to attend on Valentine's Day in the Asheville area, from a six-course dinner to a high tea party to an Emo Prom.

It’s 1972 in Louisville, Kentucky. Seventeen people, plus their spouses, traveled from across the country to come together to ...

Brisket lovers, get ready, I'll be serving up smoky, juicy perfection that’ll have you coming back for more. From the moment ...

If there is any single softball player to watch this spring, it is South Caldwell's Mcartney Harrington, according to ...

Residents of the Hickory Metro woke up to a blanket of snow this morning (February 1) following a day-long snowstorm Saturday ...

Forget the fancy tablecloths and overpriced menus that promise more than they deliver. North Carolina hides some of the most ...

Rolling hills, winding backroads, and the smell of home cooking drifting through screen doors. North Carolina's countryside ...

Four lucky community members across western and central North Carolina can win a year’s supply of Girl Scout Cookies by ...

A man has been sentenced for the shooting that stemmed from an argument in Hickory. On Jan. 6, 2025, officers responded to the Landings of Hickory apartment complex at 1836 20th Avenue Drive NE around ...