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RANDALL HOLCOMBE AUGUST 28, 2019

If the current long-range weather forecast of close-to-normal weather conditions pans out, the mountains of Western North Carolina should produce a typically bright display of fall leaf color this year – enough to satisfy both the region’s residents and the thousands of visitors who travel in for nature’s annual show.

Raleigh -- Press Release - North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper 

Greenland -- Trump is said to have discussed the idea of purchasing Greenland, during dinners and meetings with advisers."We see it as an expression of greater interest in investing in our country and the possibilities we offer," the government said. "Of course, Greenland is not for sale." 

Cherokee, North Carolina Places to Visit:

Trip Ideas for Exploring Lake Lure & The Blue Ridge Foothills

Raleigh -- NC Gov Roy Cooper Office -- Governor Roy Cooper signed bills into law this month authorizing a new state park and three new state trails. The new laws (S.L. 2019-74, S.L. 2019-20, S535) allow the addition of Pisgah View State Park in Buncombe and Haywood counties;

So many of us fall in love with a place, move there and then may miss so much of what we fell in love with in the beginning. Below are some ideas on how to be a tourist where you live.

RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in NCDOT NOW the department’s weekly newscast.