In Western North Carolina this year, she said, "there are plenty of debris piles and fallen trees as a result of Hurricane Helene, which offer additional ground dens for bears and other wildlife.” ...

Arden Botha from western North Carolina was at a Lake Toxaway golf course when they noticed three baby bears having some fun together on the green and started filming the cubs. The footage shows ...

At least 10 people became ill in November after they ate undercooked bear meat at an event in western North Carolina, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Black bear ...

Western Carolina Catamounts (8-21, 4-14 SoCon) vs. Mercer Bears (13-18, 6-12 SoCon) Asheville, North Carolina; Friday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bears -7.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM ...