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Lorretta Jean Jobe, 73, went to sleep in Jesus on Oct. 27, 2023, following a year of declining health. She belonged to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Born in Denver, Colo., she has called Cherokee home for the past 20 years since moving here from Vero Beach, Fla. She was preceded...

CHEROKEE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Cherokee Indian Police Department announced that four people were recently charged after a teenager went missing in the area. Officers said the teenager went missing on November 16, and officials later offered a $500 reward for information leading to her return. According to officers,...

CHEROKEE, N.C. (WLOS) — UPDATE: The Cherokee Indian Police Department say 17-year-old Victoria Cabrera-Davis has been located. CLICK HERE for the latest information. A $500 reward is now being offered for any information that leads to the safe return of a missing girl in Cherokee. The Cherokee Indian Police...

Edwin (Randy) Faus, 77, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 at his residence. A native of Greenville, S.C., he was the son of Christine Foster Reid of Greenville, S.C. and the late Thomas Reid. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mike...

JC Wachacha left this world on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 surrounded with love by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter, Maggie Lynn Wachacha; nephews, Garfield Long Jr. and Jim Bird; nieces, Judy Bird and Carolyn West; siblings, JD, Catherine, Emily, and Abe; his parents, Lucinda and Raleigh; aunt, Winona; and grandparents, Jarrett and Maggie Axe Wachacha. He was also met with a kiss on the forehead and a slap on the back by many loving friends and family that have also passed on.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.246, a week ago the price is $3.268 , according to AAA.

CHEROKEE, N.C. – A detention hearing was held for the murder case of Marie Walkingstick Pheasant on the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 28 in Cherokee Tribal Court with Judge Sunshine Parker presiding. The suspect, Ernest Pheasant, waived his appearance in court, as well as the opportunity to cross examine...

Beware of an online scam involving parking tags for the Smokies! National Park Rangers warn against a fraudulent website posing as the National Park Service. Learn how to safely purchase your parking tags and support the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in this video.

By Kelce Oliver Sports Writer Monday, Nov. 20 the Hayesville Middle School Boys Basketball team took on the Cherokee Braves to start the holiday week. It was a tough battle for both the Jacket…

The Haywood County Board of Commissioners is looking for applicants to fill two open positions on the Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Board. The first position is for a representative of accommodations with 20 units or less. The chosen candidate's term will last until December 31, 2024, with a chance for reappointment. Applications from the previous round in November will be considered for this position.

CHEROKEE, N.C. – Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s has announced that the EBCI Tribal Option department has earned the prestigious recognition as the recipient of the i2i Center’s 2023 Whole Person Care Innovation Award. Given by North Carolina’s i2i Center for Integrative Health, this accolade honors programs or services demonstrating integrative approaches and a commitment to addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in caring for individuals with Mental Health (MH), Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) needs.

CHEROKEE, N.C. – Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority’s (CIHA) forensic nurse program is called the S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault and Forensic Examiners) Nurse Program and is dedicated to helping victims of violence. The mission statement is “We SEE YOU. We HEAR YOU. We BELIEVE YOU. We are a SAFE place and are here to help”.

Official Great Smoky Mountains National Park parking tags are available for sale online ONLY through smokiesinformation.org or Recreation.gov. Thank you for continued support of Park It Forward. One hundred percent of the funds generated by park fees stay right here in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to improve visitor safety, increase park ranger presence and to repair, enhance and maintain public park facilities.

Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, has received a Tribal College Small Business Achievement Grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The grant, worth $250,000 annually for up to five years, will fund the establishment of the Center of Entrepreneurial Indigenous Prosperity. This center, located on the Haskell campus, will support local and Native entrepreneurs and promote economic growth in northeastern Kansas.

The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce recently acknowledged community leaders for their service and commitment to promoting Gatlinburg as a mountain destination. The awards ceremony was held at the annual Gatlinburg Chamber Banquet on Monday, November 27. The William C. Stevens Award, the Zeno Wall Jr. Tourism Award, and a Special Chamber Recognition were among the awards presented.

Marking seven years since the devastating Gatlinburg fires, this video explores the impact on the East Tennessee community. The history project 'Rising from the Ashes' documents personal stories, interviews, and artwork, ensuring future generations remember this historical tragedy.

Robert Kenneth Kanott, 72, of Cherokee passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. He was born October 29, 1951, to the late Robert James and Stella Willnoty Kanott. He never met a stranger, and he knew everyone. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Flora Mae Smith.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Temperatures are milder over the next few days, but that comes with clouds and rain. Scattered showers return Friday and stick around on and off through the weekend. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android, so you can stay informed...

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