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Fall colors to start soon in western North Carolina as autumn nears
1+ week, 2+ day ago (273+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Blue Ridge Mountains are still wearing their summer green, but western North Carolina's fall color season is just weeks away. Western Carolina University biology professor Kathy Mathews says the region's diversity of trees and elevation help create…...
Visitor perceptions continue to challenge western North Carolina tourism recovery
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (761+ words) ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Tourism officials say misconceptions about western North Carolina following Helene continue to impact travel decisions, even as new data show signs of recovery. During a Grow NC meeting Monday, officials discussed efforts to bring more visitors back to…...
North Carolina tourism spending saw a new record in 2025, topping $37.2 billion
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (252+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina tourism spending hit a new high in 2025, with visitors spending more than $37.2 billion on trips to and within the state, Gov. Josh Stein announced Thursday. This total surpasses the previous record of $36.7 billion set in 2024. "Even…...
Rep. Chuck Edwards officially files to run for reelection in North Carolina
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (212+ words) (WLOS) — Congressman Chuck Edwards filed to run for reelection in North Carolina on Monday, Dec. 1, his team confirmed. Rep. Edwards, a Republican, has represented North Carolina's 11th congressional district since 2023. In 2022, Edwards beat out incumbent Madison Cawthorn in the Republican primary....