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NEW BERN, N.C. (AP) — Air quality across much of eastern North Carolina has reached unhealthy levels in several coastal counties as a 55-square-mile (140-square-kilometer) wildfire burns the Croatan National Forest, the state Department of Environmental Quality said Saturday.

Smoke from the Croatan National Forest fire was seen in many parts of Eastern Carolina on Friday.

A massive fire burning across southwestern Craven County has blanketed coastal North Carolina in heavy smoke and falling ash.

As Asheville winter shelter efforts wind down, shelter residents talk about next steps and reflect on their time experiencing homelessness.

From singers to scientists and athletes to activists, here are 125 amazing women who have changed the world for the better.

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Additional security is on-hand today at Swain County schools after a Sunday social media threat. he Carolina Panthers closed out the final game of the 2022-23 season Sunday with a 10-7 victory over the New Orleans Saints. A Code Purple is in effect today and tomorrow in Asheville.

Additional security is on-hand today at Swain County schools after a Sunday social media threat. he Carolina Panthers closed out the final game of the 2022-23 season Sunday with a 10-7 victory over the New Orleans Saints. A Code Purple is in effect today and tomorrow in Asheville.

Some employees are happy to see the hospital make progress, but still want to see more.

Western North Carolina is facing down bitter below zero temperatures come Christmas Eve morning. Here are the details.