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Murdered, missing – never forgotten: Cherokee annual march highlights recent solved case
This weekend marks the annual Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women’s March on the Qualla Boundary. This year, the march has a bright spot – a 10-year-old cold case has recently been brought to trial. Community leaders say the case is an example of new community-led momentum to address violence against Indigenous people.
Young Black Bears Have Backyard Wrestling Match In Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Is it really a trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee if you don't see a black bear while you are there? The black bear is basically the mascot of the Great Smoky Mountains. If you've ever visited there and stayed, you probably saw little black bear statues and decorations all over your cabin. If you haven't been yet but plan on going (you should go), prepare yourself to see more black bear decor than you thought was possible. Millions of people visit Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park every year, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that. It's estimated that 13.3...
WNC DWI task force meets, makes push for 5 new laws to yield real change, save lives
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A mountain task force continues its mission to prevent impaired driving and save lives, as it met Friday, in Waynesville to discuss legislative changes it'd like to see in Raleigh. “Here's North Carolina bringing up the rear again,” said Ellen Pitt, with the WNC Regional...
Slavery by another name: New NC historical marker acknowledges post-Civil War convict laborers
North Carolina is unveiling a roadside historical marker that officially acknowledges a notorious construction accident — the Cowee Tunnel disaster near Dillsboro, about 50 miles west of Asheville. The marker also commemorates a form of de facto slavery that was used for decades to build key infrastructure like railroads...
Charlotte police deaths hit home as local deputy, firefighter served with slain officer
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — One of the four officers killed in Charlotte on Monday, April 29, when the officers were ambushed as they tried to serve a warrant, was Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer, who had spent some time in Haywood County. A local sheriff's deputy and a...
Christie chosen as 2024 Cherokee Phoenix Homecoming T-shirt design winner
STIWELL – After being encouraged by multiple people, one of them being a past winner, Cherokee Nation citizen Tasha Christie submitted her design for the 2024 Cherokee Phoenix Homecoming T-shirt contest and was chosen as this year’s winner. This year’s shirt goes on sale May 1. “Cody...
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