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Beware speeding in Tallulah Falls - smokymountainnews.com
Sep 18, 2024 · Recently we received a speeding citation issued by the Tallulah Falls police on behalf of Tallulah Falls School just south of the gorge. The ticket (fine of $100) said we had been driving 57 mph in a 45 mph school zone at 10:57 a.m. on Monday, August 19, and it was sent from a processing center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Smokies to rehabilitate Cosby Entrance Road
Dec 4, 2024 · On Dec. 9, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will begin a rehabilitation of the 2.3-mile-long Cosby Entrance Road from Tennessee State Route 32 to the gate of Cosby Campground. This rehabilitation will include: • Milling and paving of the road and the picnic area and trailhead parking...
Mencken’s vision - smokymountainnews.com
Dec 4, 2024 · W hen I asked a friend in the north of England what people there think of our recent election, he did not hold back. “The chief reaction here generally is one of utter incredulity,” he wrote. “There’s a sense of bewilderment at the number of people, apart from his most rabid supporters, who could actually vote for the creature, allied to a …
North Carolina gets dryer - smokymountainnews.com
The North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council has again classified the whole state as at least abnormally dry with a moderate drought affecting three far-west counties and most of the eastern part of the state.
WCU appoints Henley as director of the Pride of the Mountains …
Dec 4, 2024 · Henley has played with and instructed groups like the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Cops, Limestone College Percussion Studio, Tuscola High School Percussion Program, Showband Gifhorn, Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, Army All-American Band and the Bands of America Honor Band among many accolades he has garnered.
Loss of Hazelwood manufacturer marks the end of an era
Jul 22, 2009 · When Mary Ann Enloe was growing up in the blue-collar hub of Hazelwood, she didn’t know anyone with an alarm clock. The town woke to the sound of the factory whistle and followed its cues all day long. “Everybody here had jobs,” said Enloe. “Industry is what made Hazelwood what it was.” The town’s s...
Long road to recovery ahead for Waynesville’s post-Helene …
Oct 10, 2024 · “’Hey visitors, thank you for caring about us. We'd love for you to come, but we want you to know the facts before you come.’ And let me tell you, knowing the facts is huge, because we are doing a disservice to our emergency workers, to our neighbors who have experienced devastation, including right down the hill in Frog Level, and to our visitors when we say, ‘It's fine, just come ...
Have we lost our way, America? - smokymountainnews.com
Nov 27, 2024 · To the Editor: As I ponder the implications of the presidential election, I have to ask myself and I ask you to think about what the outcome means in the larger context of our values as a nation. I grew up in a home where our entire family was deeply involved in the practice of our faith. ...
Fire continues to burn past sundown in Maggie - Smoky Mountain …
A fire that began on Sheepback Mountain in Maggie Valley Monday afternoon has grown to 50-75 acres as of 8:40 p.m. The fire has led to evacuations of the area above Pless Underwood Road. A reunification center has been established at Cavalry Road Baptist Church. While some property may be damaged, H...
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