In a new series, Xpress spotlights local experts who have positive visions for the future and ideas about what Asheville ...

It may be called Kentucky bluegrass, but the plant itself did not originate from the commonwealth — but the music did.

In a new study, researchers used more than 5 million measurements from individual trees across much of eastern North America and showed the rate at which introduced species are spreading has increased ...

This mountain town, nicknamed the Gem Capital of the World, offers stunning landscapes, rich history, and outdoor adventure.

Disappearing salamander tails and invisible Venus flytraps? Hidden NC ID details, plus information on REAL ID requirements and more.

With a net worth of $21.3 billion, this person is among the top 10 wealthiest sports team owners in the world.

Tallamy made a case that our native birds and insects evolved with ... Line your sidewalk and your driveway with lawn, and have swaths of grass going through your property where you’re going ...

With its native grasses, wildflowers, and vibrant wildlife — including bees, butterflies, and migratory shorebirds — it highlights how nature can thrive in an urban setting. "Native plants are ...

Beyond the vegetable beds is a planting area of native shrubs and grasses to provide additional habitat and permeable surface to collect rainwater. The rest of the small backyard holds a raised ...

A national park in India is rewilding grasslands to save an endangered species. "Cosmetic changes like replacing native grass with alien varieties and poor maintenance of open grasslands can threaten ...

“Born and raised, and proud of it.” Sampson, born in Laurinburg but raised in Pembroke, is a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, which has been advocating for federal recognition as Native ...