Back in 1850, a single row of houses were named after him, and so began the community of Boone. It wasn’t until 1872 that the town was incorporated, with a population of 850 (now up to 19,092 ...

As Western North Carolina recovers from the devastation of ... Here is what you need to know about traveling to Boone in the ...

Some of Nicholas Sparks's best-selling books are based in his hometown of New Bern, North Carolina. Keep reading for his ...