Razing the sweepstakes: Police handcuffed in latest standoff with successor of …
cover Sweepstakes-style video gambling is making bold forays into the rural communities of Western North Carolina, back for yet another skirmish in the decade-long war against the betting devices. State lawmakers have tried to ban them. Police have …
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Bryson City mother of two to compete in world kayaking event
She once led outdoor expeditions in Nepal – a nation renowned for its Himalayan Mountains, which has the world's highest peaks. Nepal holds a special place in … Noakes and her husband own Smoky Mountain JetBoats in Bryson City. The business builds …
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