The Blue Ghost fireflies in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina. Blue ghost fireflies, found in North Carolina's Pisgah National Forest, emit a blue glow during mating season, creating an eerie ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Convicted criminals already banned from owning guns are now relying on homemade weapons to commit new violent crimes. Since 2022, federal data have identified nearly 3,000 "ghost ...

Each spring, the forests surrounding Asheville, North Carolina, are illuminated by a rare and enchanting phenomenon. The elusive blue ghost fireflies (Phausis reticulata) emerge, casting a steady, ...

‘Tis the season. Skeletons haunt yards, and pumpkins are plopped on porches. Kids (and many adults) are scheming about their Halloween costumes. But if you really want to get in the mood for Halloween ...

MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. -- Ghost Town in the Sky, a well-known Wild West theme park in western North Carolina, is once again up for sale. According to WLOS, the theme park had a planned grand reopening ...

Some of North Carolina's coastal forests are being depleted and they're now being called "ghost forests." Meteorologist Chris Michaels explains how this week's supermoon can actually play a role in ...

A group of North Carolina democrats are backing a package of 12 gun safety bills aimed at preventing gun violence and keeping schools and communities safe. With 44 co-sponsors, the legislation ...

Pisgah National Forest, outside of Brevard, North Carolina, is one of the few spots to catch a glimpse of this annual phenomenon. Elliott Harrell is a Raleigh-based freelance writer who specializes in ...