The story was written and produced in colaboration with Travon Ricketts In light of the holiday season, the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad is bringing back their re-enactment of the Polar Express, the classic Warner Bros. Pictures movie that melted hearts across the world one hot chocolate at a time. The Polar Express themed train is […]
J.R. VanLienden: How a humble food truck owner and his small business could teach us a thing or two
December 23, 2017 by
Breaking into the food industry with a small business is a feat met with both emotional and monetary costs. We all know that it’s time consuming, rigorous and overwhelming. According to the US Small Business Association, only 20 percent of businesses will survive their first year while more than 50 percent succumb to defeat after […]
Locally grown Christmas trees bringing the holiday spirit to life
December 19, 2017 by
Co-written by Austin Page Barbara and George Stevens own and operate “The Stevens’ Christmas Trees”, a lot full of real Christmas trees located right on Hwy 107 in Sylva. This year’s lot is a continuation of 35 years of selling Christmas trees to the locals of Sylva and it’s surrounding areas. The reason that they […]
Passion for music leads to 23 years and counting of business ownership
December 18, 2017 by
With just one foot in the door or even just a peek in the window, one will find a place that exudes character and passion. The shop is filled with just about everything: records, CD’s, vape and hookah accessories, quirky gifts, t-shirts, stickers and so much more. The atmosphere of In Your Ear Music Emporium […]
WCU rallies in support for Chancellor Belcher
December 7, 2017 by
Battles are fought and conquered with the community around one strong enough to withstand any obstacle. In a time of need, Western Carolina University has become just that for Chancellor David O. Belcher. On April 21, 2016, Belcher sent out an email to the entire WCU campus informing that he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. […]
A History of the Road to Nowhere
December 6, 2017 by
While the Road to Nowhere earned its name for never completing construction, the six mile road has a complex history that draws visitors in from all over. During the 1930s and 1940s, land throughout Swain County was sold to the Federal Government in order to create Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. […]
