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Friends of the Smokies, GSMA reopen Park Visitor Centers for MLK Jr. weekend

Park to restore accessibility and some basic visitor services

Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced Saturday that recently closed areas of the park will once again be accessible to visitors beginning Sunday, January 13.

Smith, last of the old school barbers, plies his trade in Bryson City

No telling how many customers have been seated over the years in the leather 1930s-model Belmont barber chair at Riverside Barber Shop in downtown Bryson City.

Town, county boards discuss aging sewer system

What the mayor called “the 800 pound gorilla in the room” an alderman called a challenge that “stinks” as they described the huge need to address the old sewage system for Bryson City in a joint meeting between the town board and the Swain County

Knights pull away from Lady Devils

The Lady Devils made things interesting for the game’s first 16 minutes or so, but Robbinsville pulled away over the final 3 minutes of the 3rd quarter to take a 76-58 win on Tuesday at home.

Devils narrowly defeat Knights

On Tuesday, the Maroon Devils held off a furious 4th quarter comeback attempt to down the Black Knights 85-74 in conference play at home.

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Friends of the Smokies, GSMA reopen Park Visitor Centers for MLK Jr. weekend

Park to restore accessibility and some basic visitor services

Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced Saturday that recently closed areas of the park will once again be accessible to visitors beginning Sunday, January 13.

Federal government shutdown drags on

Now the longest in United States history, the partial federal government shutdown is dragging on for a fourth week.

By Jessica Webb

Free Local Publications

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Knights pull away from Lady Devils

The Lady Devils made things interesting for the game’s first 16 minutes or so, but Robbinsville pulled away over the final 3 minutes of the 3rd quarter to take a 76-58 win on Tuesday at home.

Devils narrowly defeat Knights

On Tuesday, the Maroon Devils held off a furious 4th quarter comeback attempt to down the Black Knights 85-74 in conference play at home.

Maroon Devils deliver on Senior Night

Maroon Devils Network

Obituaries

Fred Dale Parris

Canton – Fred Dale Parris, 75, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at his residence.

Alice (Tootie) Virginia Lee Lambert Owle

Alice (Tootie) Virginia Lee Lambert Owle, 67, of the Birdtown Community went home to be with the Lord Friday January 11, 2019.

Hellen Cook Mathews

Hellen Cook Mathews, 76, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 9, 2019.

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