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There's nothing quite like fall in Western Carolina. Here are 30 reasons why autumn in Asheville is the most spectacular time of year.

For a former professional basketball player, having a hip replacement allowed him to return to his passion. 

You can find him at nearly every race, hauling a large backpack full of supplies, walking like he’s on a mission. Over the course of a race he’ll walk a total of around seven or eight miles. He’s there because he knows the sport inside and out. He can offer up NASCAR history, facts and trivia on demand. But he’s not who you might think.

Ranging from Florida to Virginia, here are 10 top hikes in the Southeast for national park fee-free days.

Charlotte-headquartered OrthoCarolina has hired seven doctors in its offices across the Carolinas, bringing its total number of physicians to 141. The new providers will help fill growing needs in specific markets and orthopedic specialties.

In 12 seconds, some pit crews can change four tires, lug nuts, fill a race car with fuel and send it on its way.

From hikes to festivals to Halloween celebrations, here are more than 20 family-friendly fall adventures in North Carolina's Triad and Triangle.

In today’s busy world we are constantly moving fast and multi-tasking.

Running means different things to different people.

For some it's an Outlet, acts as Recovery, provides Therapy, builds Health and helps find Optimism (Ortho).

With race day around the corner, you may be wondering what to expect. Top runners in the community share how to best prepare. 

National Football League (NFL) games are exciting, and they can be brutal. No matter how coordinated and logistical the plays, the naturally aggressive nature of the sport leaves athletes at constant risk of injury.

The OrthoCarolina Jaunt cart is just a text away for a free lift when you're around Uptown, Southend, Noda, Plaza Midwood and Metropolitan.

Going into his twenty-third season with the Carolina Panthers, Head Team Physician Dr. Patrick Connor gives some insight into what happened during the offseason.

The Athletic recently interviewed OrthoCarolina surgeon and Carolina Panthers Head Team Physician Dr. Patrick Connor.

Some of Charlotte's most active runners share where they like to hit the pavement in the Queen City. 

Thomas Fehring MD, hip and knee surgeon with the OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center in Charlotte, has launched the OrthoCarolina Periprosthetic Joint Infection Center along with fellow hip and knee surgeons Brian Curtin, MD, Bryan Springer, MD, Keith Fehring, MD.

OrthoCarolina has re-opened its Pineville location in a repurposed, fully renovated location that previously housed a Bi-Lo grocery store.

Keep in mind these five tips to prevent the symptoms of overtraining. 

OrthoCarolina physicians were honored for their premier patient care receiving Charlotte magazine Top Doctor awards.

It's not always easy to lace up and go for a run. When you'd trade in your running shoes for Netflix, check out how these runners motivate themselves. 

If you're new to running, training can seem daunting. Top fitness advocates give their best advice to keep you motivated. 

In hot summer months, many runners are ready to trade in the pavement for a shady trail run.

From biking to paddling, here are five ways to hit the trails in Fisher River Park.

We teamed up with six fitness advocates in the community and found out how running has improved their lives.

Need some music inspiration while you hit the pavement? Look no further.