Canton native places in National Senior Games
Canton native Betty Y. Henderson earned a bronze medal at the National Senior Games held this summer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Planning for the park: Recreational needs survey solicits input for future of Pinnacle Park
In April, Sylva received the results of an in-depth botanical survey of Pinnacle Park, and now the town is in the process of creating a master plan for the property.
Cherokee fair plans for 111th year
The Cherokee Indian Fair will return Oct. 3-7 for its 111th year, but in a new location. This year’s event will be held at the old high school site, also called the Cherokee Expo Center, located at 1501 Acquoni Road.
Franklin opens pickleball courts
The Town of Franklin has modified the basketball court at Memorial Park to include two new pickleball courts.
Softball starting in Waynesville
Get ready for softball season with an organizational meeting for an adult co-ed league at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at the Vance Street Park pavilion in Waynesville.
Face-to-face with fish
Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail celebrates kickoff
Go snorkeling
Break in the new snorkeling site at East LaPorte Park in Cullowhee during an event 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Learning how to have true fun
A couple weeks ago The Smoky Mountain News hosted its anniversary party.
Coming full circle: BearWaters Brewing opens Waynesville location
On a recent mid-May morning, Kevin Sandefur spent five hours spreading gravel in the parking lot of the brand new BearWaters Brewing location on South Main Street in Waynesville.
Under the stream: Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail
For most people, the word “snorkeling” conjures images of blue Caribbean waters, pink coral reefs and a rainbow of tropical fish. But witnessing a world of aquatic beauty doesn’t require a flight to the Florida Keys.
