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North Carolina's foreign-born population surged 32% over the last decade, census data show.

Prospective commercial and residential developments will be among the topics discussed at two upcoming all-day retreats for Isle of Wight County officials.

Young people drove population growth in large cities for decades but have bolted for small towns since 2020 even though COVID-19 has eased.

Some have predicted that Appalachia could be a "climate haven" for those who want to escape hurricanes.

It’s that time of year when we start looking for signs of what’s to come. For some, it’s “just how big are the black marks on those wooly worms anyway?” For others, it’s “what does this tell us about the election?”

It’s the premise of millions of movies and songs: A young person flees their stifling small town for the bright lights of the big city. Well, now, the opposite is happening.

The county has aged faster than many other localities. Only one county west of Rockbridge has a higher median age.

Residents of the Allegheny Highlands have long been dismayed at the region’s population loss and many organizations in Alleghany, Bath, and Highland counties have worked to stem that outward migration.

Harrisonburg’s growing tourism industry generated over $242 million last year, benefiting hotels and restaurants among other frequent tourist spots.

Recently released demographic data shows that the percentage of working-age adults in the Winchester region has shot up, helping fuel the area’s growth.