Frederick Hambright, a German immigrant, played a key role in North Carolina's fight for independence. Hambright signed the Tryon Resolves, declaring independence from British rule in August 1775. He ...

TRYON, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Western North Carolina officials report that crews are responding to a large wildfire in Polk County while burn bans remain in effect. Tryon officials are asking residents ...

COLUMBUS – Bob and Beverly lived in the same apartment complex and had rarely spoken, but they did both like to walk around the small lake on the grounds. As luck would have it, one walked clockwise ...

Question: I was looking into the dates on the North Carolina state flag. On the North Carolina state flag there is the date of the Mecklenburg Independence, May 20, 1775, and the date April 12, 1776, ...

Nina Simone, singer-songwriter, activist, was a force to be reckoned with. Her explosive lyrics were quickly followed by rapid-fire staccato on her piano. At other times, Simone was a sultry ...

Beginning Thursday, October 3, a supply distribution and donation drop off point will be open from 10am-6pm daily for free supplies available to anyone who needs them, for humans, pets and livestock.