In North Carolina, people learn to recognize venomous snakes and use methods to limit snake habitats in their yards. Residents seek advice about copperhead bites and follow steps like elevating the ...

As Roxy waited for a second home, rescuers thought she would do best in an environment with no other dogs. That preference — ...

After moving to North Carolina, a Columbus County resident found himself downwind from a billion-dollar industry. Now he’s ...

Bindy’s story began in pure survival mode — just a tiny kitten fending off dogs,” a North Carolina shelter wrote.

North Carolina Zoo Director Pat Simmons dies after 5-year cancer battle She was expected to make a full recovery but experienced a complication known as acute aspiration after the procedure.

The affectionate pup is waiting for a new owner at the shelter in Hendersonville, a roughly 25-mile drive south from the mountain town of Asheville. Details about the animal organization’s adoption ...

U.S. Rep. Don Davis was the lone member from his party choosing the side of pork producers in Wednesday’s hearing of the ...

Visitors to North Carolina can escape the crowds at this charming state park, which offers miles of trails, gorgeous water views, and a pristine campground.

Feb. 16, 2012 -- Six workers at a Butterball turkey farm in North Carolina face criminal charges after an undercover video revealed alleged animal abuse, and a state employee who tipped off ...