SALISBURY — At the risk of sounding like an announcer at an American Kennel Club dog show, let’s introduce the Plott Hound. Plotts are big-game hunters and strongly independent hounds. They are known ...

Imagine a dog breed so loyal and hardworking for centuries that it became a symbol of an entire state. The Plott Hound, the official North Carolina state dog, is more than just a breed, as it's a ...

Note: This story was updated on May 6 to correct the day on which the dogs will compete. After more than two years of training, Whitwell residents Alan and Dee Little will be showing two dogs Monday ...