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Ross County (and beyond) -- The Scioto Valley Bird & Nature Club will meets Monday evening with a presentation on Hiking the Appalachian Trail by two Chillicotheans. Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Max Patch, North Carolina. By Matt Robinson, National Park Service. From the SVBNC new

Bill Downey, 32, of Mars Hill, was named the Madison County Chamber of Commerces new operational manager in July.

In our latest episode of “Behind the Byline,” we spoke with reporter Jack Igelman about reporting on the environment in North Carolina from the coast to the mountains.

For many years, reporter Jack Igelman has reported on environmental issues in North Carolina for CPP. In this episode, we talk about the Forest Plan, coastal wildfires, and river protection and explore how to cover all sides of complex environmental stories.

One of the most popular mountains on the Appalachian Trail closed to overnight visits after visitors trashed it in 2020. Now, those temporary restrictions are starting to look permanent.

If you want to go faster, go by yourself. If you want to go further, go with a group. — Adapted from an African proverb.   I grew up in larg...

As temperatures neared 90 degrees on the sunny afternoon of Sunday, July 16, the forested Carolina Mountain Trail offered a shady respite for the 20 p...

One of the most popular mountains on the Appalachian Trail closed to overnight visits after visitors trashed it in 2020. Now, those temporary restrictions are starting to look permanent.

MADISON COUNTY — A popular mountain in Western North Carolina thats seen some detrimental impacts from litter and overuse will have more time to heal, officials say, with extended restrictions

I recently met a couple who met hiking the Appalachian Trail and are quickly becoming an integral part of our town.