Park lifts Backcountry Campfire ban
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials removed the ban on backcountry campfires effective Tuesday, October 22. Backcountry campfires have been banned since September 26. Recent rains and cooler temperatures over the last couple of weeks have consistently lowered drought severity ratings and fire danger throughout the park leading to this More...
Roadwork near Cataloochee Area postponed
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Friday, Oct. 18 that the expected closure of the main access road into Cataloochee has been postponed. The county road just outside the park, Cove More...
Deadline for Yogi Crowe Scholarships approaching
The Board of Directors of the Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship Fund reminds graduate and post-graduate students that Friday, Nov. 1 is the deadline for requesting financial assistance from the Fund for spring More...
Jackson County Arts Council t-shirt competition
The Jackson County Arts Council (JCAC) is looking for graphic design work that reflects art and Jackson County for a t-shirt competition. The winning design will be selected by the Jackson County Arts Council More...
107th Cherokee Indian Parade line-up information
Click below to read information, per the Cherokee Welcome Center, on the line-up for the 107th Cherokee Indian Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 8. 107th Cherokee Indian Parade line-up information More...
New Enrollees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians April 1 – Sept. 30, 2019
“This is a list of new enrollees of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who were officially enrolled between April 1, 2019 and Sept. 30, 2019 who, unless otherwise prohibited by Tribal law, are eligible More...
Park restricts campfires in the backcountry
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 26 a temporary ban on backcountry campfires effective immediately. Due to abnormally dry weather conditions, the potential for wildfires More...
Upcoming single-lane closures on the Spur
Great Smoky Mountains National Park maintenance crews will implement temporary, single-lane closures along the north and southbound Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tenn., beginning Monday, Sept. More...
NC State Fiction Contest accepting entries until Oct. 15
RALEIGH — The NC State Fiction Contest is accepting entries for its 2019 competition. Drawing more than 300 entrants last year, this free literary contest is open to North Carolina residents and is one More...