Originally published by The Mountaineer Kim Parker was spending a normal weekend afternoon with family in the living room when she spied something out the window that left her speechless. “I looked out and at first I couldn’t get the words out. I’m just pointing at the yard. The bear […]
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Landing the big one: Rise in trout fishing supports outdoor economy
Originially published by The Mountaineer Haywood County ranks in the top five most popular counties for trout fishing in North Carolina, which contributes $1.38 billion annually to the state’s economy, according to a comprehensive study that analyzed the economic impact of trout fishing. The newly-released study was developed by the […]
Smoky Mountain Geek Expo returns to Waynesville for 2nd year
The 2nd annual Smoky Mountain Geek Expo, hosted by Geek Mountain and Red Finds Games, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 21 at the Smoky Mountain Event Center in Waynesville. The entrance fee is $5, and kids 12 and under enter free. Bringing two […]
Local 5k provides opportunity to burn calories and celebrate community on Thanksgiving
‘First the huffin’, then the stuffin’! The ‘5k Turkey Trot’ is back for another year at the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25. This fundraiser run is hosted by the Waynesville-Sunrise Rotary Club in support of local community development projects. All community members […]