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Silers Bald is a mountain, and once grassy bald, in the Great Smoky Mountains just west of Clingman’s Dome. The Tennessee-North Carolina state line crosses the 5600-foot summit. It was
The Silers were at it again. For 172 years, they have held their Family Meeting in Macon County. Do not call it a reunion — although tec...
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Prescribed burns planned Over the coming months, the U.S. Forest Service plans to conduct six prescribed burns in the Cheoah and Tusquitee Ranger Districts of the Nantahala National Forest in Clay, Cherokee and Graham counties. These low-to-medium-intensity burns aim to create healthier, more resilient forests that are better able to support wildlife while also reducing the risk of wildfire. Planned burns in Cherokee County: • Hanging Dog Campground and boat ramp, 1,000 acres. Planned Burns in Clay County: • Fires Creek, 8,100 acres • Buck Creek, 350 acres • Meeting House...