Fireflies light up summer nights across the Carolinas, but climate change, habitat loss and light pollution threaten their ...

Following Hurricane Helene's devastation, Asheville, North Carolina, witnesses the return of the rare blue ghost fireflies. These unique insects, found in the southern Appalachian Mountains, emit ...

Rare blue-ghost fireflies are generally associated with the southern Appalachian region, but researchers say their range is likely bigger than that — expanding all the way to north central Kentucky.

The 6-foot-3, 260-pounder from Clayton, NC, is ranked as the No. 13 defensive lineman in the class of 2026, according to Rivals. Stancil is listed as the No. 10 prospect in the state of North Carolina ...

For the truly ambitious (or indecisive), the “El Sancho” combines pulled pork or chopped brisket with Hot Guts sausage and pickled red onion – a handheld flavor bomb that might require a moment of ...

Bernheim Forest comes alive in the darkness for Bill Napper, who has led hundreds of tours along firefly-laden trails.

Whether you call them lightning bugs or fireflies (yes, they are the same thing), many of us enjoy watching the insects light up the evening and nighttime air. But there are a few reasons why you ...

Contrary to their name fireflies aren't flies but actually soft-winged beetles, and they're known for their dramatic sign - ...