One of the state’s few remaining old-growth longleaf pine forests, Flagg Mountain connects to the famous Appalachian Trail. A ...

In our area, it is the treasured longleaf pines that produce the large pinecones that can beautifully decorate luncheon and banquet tables. This pine is a native North American tree, capable of ...

Some 57 million acres of longleaf pine forest once stretched across the southeast from Virginia to Texas. But much of it was clear-cut for timber by the early 20th century. Because longleaf pines ...

From January through August, people who live in and near longleaf pine forests from Sandhills to the coast may see smoke in the air. According to TNC, the controlled burn will help restore the forest.

The Southern Pines Civic Club will meet Monday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m., at the historic clubhouse, at 105 S Ashe St., across from the Downtown Park. Guests are welcome.

There was standing room only in the Morehead City Hall Council Chambers Tuesday night as family, friends, and well-wishers turned out to see Mayor Jerry Jones receive ...

The pinesnake has disappeared from most of its range as open, old-growth longleaf pine forests have been lost to logging and development. “We absolutely need to protect the longleaf pine forests that ...