Following Hurricane Helene's devastation, Asheville, North Carolina, witnesses the return of the rare blue ghost fireflies. These unique insects, foun ...

In the forests near Asheville, rare fireflies known as "blue ghosts" are lighting up the woods – and helping a storm-battered mountain city recover through tourism.

Eight months after Hurricane Helene devastated areas of North Carolina, locals hope their rarest residents – glowing "blue ghost" fireflies – can help bring visitors back. If you walk quietly ...

Of those, 13 have been identified at Bernheim, including a rare species called the “blue ghost” which emits a dim, blue-green glow and is usually active from May to June. The blue ghost is one of a ...

June 5 wrapped up an eight-night event which drew people from all over the world to see the mating display of a special ...

Georgann Eubanks, the author of The Fabulous Ordinary, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Carrboro. Her book explores the joys and endurance of ecosystems in the Southeastern United ...

This weekend, the 8th Annual Flame Azaleas Festival celebrates the unique flowers with music, art and events in downtown ...