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Jake Thomas Road extension opens in Pigeon Forge after 10 years
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A project 10 years in the making opened in Pigeon Forge Thursday: the Jake Thomas Road extension. The extension is a little over two miles long and made of five lanes. The road connects the existing section of Jake Thomas Boulevard to Veterans Boulevard, serving as a direct way to get between the Pigeon Forge Parkway and Veterans Boulevard.
License Plate Agency reopens in Sylva under Jackson County government
SYLVA, N.C. (WLOS) — A license plate agency (LPA) that previously closed in Jackson County due to an ending contract is open once again. The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced that the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) planned to reopen an LPA in Sylva on March 26.
Cades Cove & more could be closed for days for storm clean up in GSMNP
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — The Cades Cove Loop Road, Laurel Creek Road, Cades Cove Campground, and more could be closed for days as crews work to clean up storm debris, according to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Wednesday morning, the park shared that several trees came down across Laurel Creek Road and Cades Cove […]
Sylva mayor backs board's denial of permit for Pride parade on Main Street, cites safety
SYLVA, N.C. (WLOS) — The mayor of Sylva has spoken out following a decision by the board of commissioners to deny the permit for the Pride parade to take place on Main Street this year. Mayor Johnny Phillips' statements come after a lot of frustration and confusion from residents...
Interwoven lives, stories at center of Franklin’s new Women’s History Trail monument
The Macon County Folk Heritage Association celebrated the unveiling of a monument to the history of women in the area that is over six years in the making with tears, laughter and reflection. The 7-ft statue of three women – one Cherokee, one Black and one white – is now...
Town of Franklin 2024 Pickin' on the Square Schedule
Franklin, North Carolina's "Pickin' in the Park" is not just an event; it's a tradition, a celebration of community, and a testament to the rich musical heritage of the region. Every year, this vibrant gathering draws music enthusiasts from far and wide to revel in the melodies, rhythms, and camaraderie...
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