Elena Kontinos’ family joins architect John Marritt as they cut the ribbon during the grand opening of the newly renovated Elena Kontinos Visitor Center in Beech Mountain on June 23.

BEECH MOUNTAIN — Beech Mountain Mayor Weidner Abernethy opened the July meeting of Beech Mountain Town Council on July 8 by highlighting the success of Fourth of July weekend activities ...

Safety concerns heighten at Smith Mountain Lake following holiday tragedy. (Credit: Rachel Tillapaugh/WSET) Greg Hudzik said things like a throwing device can save lives.

Fortunately for campers, places like Camp Beech Cliff, Camp Discovery, and Nichols Day Camp in Blue Hill come stock full of ...

Officials say a 75-year-old man is dead following a drowning incident at Smith Mountain Lake.

North Carolina offers incredible hiking trails near the Blue Ridge Mountains, where you can enjoy small-town charm and nature's beauty. Asheville, Hendersonville, and Beech Mountain are top spots ...

ATLANTA & NEW YORK, July 01, 2025--Zep Inc. ("Zep"), a leading innovator and manufacturer of maintenance and cleaning solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential markets, today announced ...

A motorcyclist was mauled to death by a bear on a road in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania on Thursday, emergency service officials said, the latest attack in the country with the European ...

Are you struggling to choose between Acadia National Park vs. Great Smoky Mountains National Park? We can help! We’ve spent quite a bit of time in both of these national parks, so we can help ...