Abby Ham and Heather Waliga try a banana split at Mel's Diner in Pigeon Forge, as part of the Aug. 12 Make Today Better meetup.

The pause buys time for the two countries to work out their differences, perhaps clearing the way for a summit this year ...

Boys and Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains helps student Grayson Bowlin in Sevier County thanks to staff focused on social and emotional needs of kids.

Mike Shubert, owner of Mel's Diner, talks about his popular Pigeon Forge restaurant with Abby Ham and Heather Waliga.

Grayson Bowlin is a Sevier county student who the club says is making leaps and bounds in improving his social skills, and understanding his emotions.

Abby Ham and Heather Waliga interview Karen Robinette with the Boys and Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains about the new school year.