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 ...

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

Western North Carolina is pushing full steam ahead this winter tourism season, welcoming visitors back after months of ...

When the cozy comforts of a ski town call, skip the trip out west — you’ll find what you need in Boone, North Carolina ... restaurants are found in its downtown district, where historic ...

The fourth annual street festival and community homecoming features performances on multiple stages throughout downtown Boone.