The French Broad River winds through the mountains of western North Carolina, fed by dozens of mountain streams, and crosses the city of Asheville. At over 2,000 feet above sea level and more than 250 ...

Coastal regions of North Carolina were still underwater on Tuesday after another historic flood, marking the fifth time in 25 years that residents have faced this kind of weather. Torrential rains ...

Over its first century, Duke has established itself as a nationally leading academic and research institution. Today, the University and health system have also become significant economic stimulants ...