I grew up on the Noli-chucky River. My mom would take me swimming at “Big Rock,” a sandy beach spot with a literal big rock people would jump off into the water. It became a go-to place in the summer ...

ERWIN, Tenn. and POPLAR, N.C. (WJHL) — Slayton Johnson held out hope for months that he and fellow rafting outfitters could access the Nolichucky River Gorge this year and not see an entire season’s ...