A 1.3-mile greenway opened near Lake Norman this week, creating a 4-mile greenway loop for walkers, runners, bikers and other ...

A lucky lottery player from New Bern just won the biggest digital instant jackpot in North Carolina lottery history this week ...

Discover the most underrated destinations in North Carolina—hidden gems locals love that offer charm, beauty, and adventure ...

Southern Living readers ranked the "50 Best Beach Towns in the South 2025" and three in North Carolina made the list: ...

Whitewater Falls near Cashiers, North Carolina, fits that description perfectly – an 811-foot natural spectacle that’s been doing its thing since before humans invented the concept of spring break.

Easter Sunday falls on April 20, bringing excitement and joy to the community. Families can look forward to a fantastic array of local celebrations, including egg hunts, festive outdoor events, and ...

This story has been updated with more information. NC State women's basketball made its first Final Four appearance in 25 years last season, finally breaking through after a run of three straight ...

Looking for fun things to do in Raleigh this weekend? This weekly update, hand crafted by us, will help you plan for ...

District 2 Warren County Commissioner Tare Davis represents the Lake Gaston region of the county. He is one of 587 county ...

A three-time state championship-winning point guard and two state championship coaches headline the 2024-25 All-Observer boys’ high school basketball team. The 30-member team includes the top 20 ...

The All-Observer teams include NCHSAA and NCISAA players from Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln and Union counties, and were selected by The Observer’s high school staff along with N.C.

The massive 16-foot tall, 24-foot wide, 460,000-pound transformer was transported from northwest Charlotte to the Cowans Ford ...