Wilmington Star-News18h
A study ranked New Hanover among top NC counties with the most GDP growth
The study looked at the increase in the value of all goods and services produced within the county over a one-year timespan.
Wildfires in Western NC: See our interactive map
With much of Western North Carolina under abnormally dry conditions, wildfires are burning in the region. The largest fire in ...
Carolina Fire Maps Show Where Blazes Burning in North, South Carolina
A state of emergency has been declared in North Carolina as its southern neighbor battles fires in four forests.
Charlotte Observer1mon
Looking to retire in NC? These counties are the best in the state, says one study
Nearly a fifth of the best counties to retire in the U.S. are in North Carolina, according to a new study. Based on a recent study done by MSN, eight North Carolina counties made the list of the ...
North, South Carolina fires ablaze as severe weather threatens states: See wildfire maps
Thousands of acres are ablaze in North and South Carolina as the states could face severe weather on Wednesday.
The Washington Daily News10h
Beaufort County, one of North Carolina’s rural counties
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... There are 78 rural counties in North Carolina. A rural county is a county with an average population density of 250 people per square mile or less. Beaufort ...
Charlotte Observer10d
In fast-growing NC, ‘neglected’ counties are shrinking and struggling
As urban areas like the Triangle and Charlotte see rapid growth, some rural counties are experiencing population loss. That’s especially the case in northeastern North Carolina, which is home to ...