Fundraiser money stolen

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF        Money for a fundraiser was taken out of a jar at Rick’s Smoke Shop around 3:30pm on Sunday, June 17.  Rick Bird, owner, said that an “unknown, but substantial” amount was stolen from the jar.       The money was...

May Park visits up 10 percent

     The Great Smoky Mountains National Park saw a 10 percent increase in visitors in May as compared to a year ago.  Year-to-date visitation is up by 13.5 percent which works out to 329,712 more people than last year.        All of the three main entrances were...