Nolichucky

[ nol-i-chuhk-ee ]

noun

1. a river in W North Carolina and E Tennessee, flowing NW and W to the French Broad River. 150 miles (241 km) long.

Example Sentences

Swift-moving water from the Nolichucky river prevented boats from conducting rescues, and high winds prevented helicopter operations.

From BBC

This comes after about 100,000 residents were already urged to seek higher ground overnight as the Nolichucky Dam in Greene County — which is on the North Carolina border — was on the brink of “imminent breach,” according to USA Today.

From Salon

Sutton knocked her unconscious with a piece of firewood, wrapped her in a blanket and trash bags, chained her to a cinder block and threw her alive into the Nolichucky River in Hamblen County.

From Fox News

Unicoi County’s existing outdoor amenities - including Nolichucky River rafting, the Linear Trail in Erwin and the Pinnacle Trail on Buffalo Mountain - already offer outdoor enthusiasts reason to visit.

From Washington Times

With next year marking its 50th anniversary, activists and local outdoor enthusiasts say “there is no better time to build a movement around the iconic Nolichucky Gorge.”

From Washington Times