THE DEATH REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION. NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR JOSH STEIN IS ENCOURAGING MORE TOURISM TO RETURN TO WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, AS PART OF AN INITIATIVE CALLED REDISCOVER THE UNFORGETTABLE.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - Tourism spending in North Carolina exceeded 2023 numbers, according to NC officials. In a press release, the Office of the Governor says in 2024, tourists spent “more than $36.7 ...

It's not hard to see why North Carolina is popular with tourists. There's a lot to like there, from America's tallest brick lighthouse to a lofty scenic byway cutting through the heart of the ...

North Carolina's tourism economy remained strong in 2024, despite Hurricane Helene's impact on many popular destinations in the state. Gov. Josh Stein announced Wednesday that travelers spent more ...

It all started over sweet tea. A friend raved about North Carolina’s mountain towns, art communities, and southern hospitality. I’d never been there, but something about how she described it — ...

Find dreamy Spanish moss, centuries-old mansions, maritime artifacts, and World War II-era ships at these five historic ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina has made the record books for many things, especially the aftermath of hurricanes, like Helene and Debby in 2024, and it hasn't stopped the flow of travelers ...

Gov. Josh Stein used the event to highlight tourism’s economic impact and encourage travel to the region ahead of the ...

On May 7, Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina had set a new tourism record in 2024, with travelers spending more than $36.7 billion on trips to and within the state. Additionally, North ...

No reservations. No plane tickets. Just a full tank of gas and a thirst for adventure. From spinning whirligigs in a small town to giraffes getting up close and personal to your car window, these road ...

HAYWOOD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA — Our foraging party nibbles lemony mountain sorrel and delicate violets as we hike past forested valleys of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on our right, ...