The holidays are, for many, a season of laughing, lights, and delight. For others, though, this season offers a complex range of feelings. Maybe you are financially overburdened,  lonely, or even...

When Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, it left a profound impact on the region, bringing destructive floods, landslides, and wind damage that upended lives and devastated landscape...

A stroke of remarkable luck, Jerry Hicks of Banner Elk, North Carolina, discovered a $20 bill lying in a convenience store parking lot. That small find transformed into a life-changing fortune when he...

On September 11, 2001, the world watched in shock as one of the most tragic events in modern history unfolded. In a matter of hours, the skyline of New York City was forever changed, and with it, the ...

Have you ever wondered how a high-sugar diet, which spells trouble for humans, could be the key to survival for another species? Bats, the nocturnal creatures that often capture our imagination with t...