The Earle Theatre, a beautifully restored Art Deco movie house from 1938, now serves as a cinema and music venue, hosting the weekly WPAQ Merry-Go-Round, the second-longest continuously running live ...

Towns, cities, and organizations are inviting the community to get into the holiday spirit with fun events across the region.

The Paramount Theater stands as a testament to the town’s commitment to the arts, its marquee lighting up downtown and drawing crowds for performances ranging from local productions to touring shows.

From trout fishing to alpine hikes and quaint shops, Blowing Rock is the perfect North Carolina mountain getaway.

Dillsboro, North Carolina transforms into a magical Christmas town with enchanting lights and festive activities during the ...

A baby kangaroo recently hopped into Athens, Ala., and straight into the hearts of local residents. The adorable joey named Scarlett will be the star of a movie called “Kangaroo Christmas” that was ...

A federal lawsuit filed Monday accuses town of Warrenton officials of violating four people’s constitutional rights by not protecting them from an officer who they say improperly used excessive force.

Every October, fuzzy caterpillars "race" up strings to predict the winter ahead during the quirky Woolly Worm Festival. Whether you drive to the top or hike the trails, Grandfather Mountain is a ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Drums clashed with hymns as a North Carolina town ...

WAKE FOREST, N.C. (AP) — Thousands turned out Saturday in this Baptist seminary town to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, but the current political climate was never far from their thoughts. “If we’re ...

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) is one of the most beloved holiday films of all time. But it’s one of the most unique, too, as it’s also, in equal parts, a Halloween movie. But while the iconic ...