Many factors can go into choosing a new country to call home. Here's where most Americans are choosing, plus their benefits and drawbacks.

While a few planets lining up in the night sky isn't rare, NASA says that more than four in alignment is unusual.

A 52-acre wildfire in McDowell County is now 90% contained, the U.S. Forest Service says. The fire is burning in a area hit hard by Helene.

It may be overwhelming to take in all of these recent incidents, especially in the new year. But does this indicate there are more airplane crashes occurring than before? Here's what data from the ...

Following Hurricane Helene, Jen Hampton visited each of Asheville's public housing communities to ensure residents knew how to get help. She’s one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year.

Corinne Duncan, who worked to give Buncombe County citizens every opportunity to vote in the presidential election following Hurricane Helene, is one of USA TODAY's Women of Year.

Katie McMullen, who created a pop-up aid center in the front yard of her Asheville home after Hurricane Helene, is one of USA TODAY's Women of the Year.

One dove into floodwaters to save a neighbor. One ensured smooth voting season. Another advocated for the city's low-income ...

A patient at Mission Hospital in Asheville died in the hospital's emergency department on Feb. 11. One staff member has been fired as a result.

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association baseball season began on Monday. Here are 20 WNC players to watch during the 2025 season.

Asheville City Council approved a 304-unit complex on a Sweeten Creek Road property owned by N.C. Republican Sen. Tim Moffitt ...

The bluegrass musician, whose repertoire is wide and often leads to long jam pieces, booked six sold out shows in Asheville.