The LIFT fund supports projects that are expected to bring more tourists to the region and benefit the local community.

A new state recovery plan for Western North Carolina proposes investing in health care education, small business to spur job growth.

The Haywood County town of Canton is working to forge a path that honors its history while also navigating the new challenges brought on by Hurricane Helene.

After withdrawing its application in February, the warehouse retailer is back with a new design.

North Carolina Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson said the post-Helene restoration project is the most complex in state history.

Mission Hospital, AdventHealth, UNC Health West and Novant Health are all vying for state approval to add up to 92 beds to their new or existing facilities.

For nearly two years, residents of Tryon and Saluda have had to take a detour that some say has left them feeling isolated and taken a toll on local businesses.

Candidates touched on issues like infrastructure, Helene recovery and the displacement of longtime residents in historically Black communities like Shiloh.

The property sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area. It still needs a flood permit, several rounds of review and a public comment period before it can be built.

Several major projects remain underway in the western part of the state, including the reconstruction of I-40 in the Pigeon River Gorge.