Our very own North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro has been named America's Best Zoo, according to Newsweek’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards! This is the second year in a row the NC Zoo has won the title in the ...

The defendants across the country allegedly conspired with another previously charged individual, Nicholas T. Dryden, of Cincinnati, to create and distribute so-called “animal crush videos.” ...

If you see a snake and want to coax it along, gently but firmly spray its tail with a water hose. Keep your distance, and don ...

Learn more about some recent new species discoveries: ...

The Museum of Life and Science recently welcomed three of the rarest puppies in the world, marking a significant milestone in the survival of an endangered species.

These animals are extinct, but scientists are trying to bring some back It’s estimated that more than 99% of all the animal ...

After spending nearly two decades beneath the surface, Brood XIV cicadas are emerging across Western North Carolina.

NCpedia states that, until the early 1940s, the colors of the University of North Carolina - blue and white - were generally ...

A road trip-themed roundup of 10Best Readers' Choice lists included several options right here in Western NC. Here's why.