Nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Piedmont region of North Carolina, Hickory offers that rare combination of small-town charm with big-city amenities – all without the big-city price ...

The North Central College football team is heading to the national championship game for the sixth year in a row.

Freshman Kayden Mingo had 19 points, Eli Rice scored a career-high 18 and Penn State pulled away in the second half to beat North Carolina Central 90-67 on Monday.

America's top QB, Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza slipped through the cracks of a football powerhouse state – and found fame ...

While Charlotte and Raleigh often dominate conversations about North Carolina destinations, Hickory sits quietly in the wings, like that unassuming restaurant with no line that somehow serves the best ...

"My prayer for all of you all here today is that you have one person in your life who is your biggest cheerleader, as my dad was for me," Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt said.