North Shore area won’t be designated a wilderness
By Rep. Heath Shuler
After more than 60 years of contentious debate that has divided our community, we are finally nearing a fair and conclusive solution to the issue of the North Shore Road. This solution will provide a fair monetary settlement to the people of Swain County that will be used to improve our schools and economy well into the years ahead.
North Shore Road proponents fear wilderness designation
By Julia Merchant • Staff Writer
With a potential end to the North Shore Road saga looming, supporters of constructing the 30-mile road through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park are confronting their fear of what a wilderness designation would mean for the park and Swain County.
Fed OKs $6 million for North Shore Road payment
By Julia Merchant • Staff Writer
After 64 years, it looks like the battle over the North Shore Road in Swain County may have finally reached a resolution.
The Northshore Road: What they say
Rep. Heath Shuler, D-Waynesville
“As a Swain County native, I have a deep, personal understanding of the issues and emotions surrounding the Road to Nowhere. The people of Swain County have
Road to Nowhere: Getting dimmer by the day
Those opposed to building a $600 million, 30-mile road through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park got welcome news last week.