by Anthony Brown | Jul 31, 2012 | OBITUARIES
Lyric Alan Rogers, 3 ½ months old, of Wolftown Community in Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Cherokee Indian Hospital. He was preceded in death by two cousins, Kyle Davis and Ryan George. He is survived by his mother, Tina George of...
by Anthony Brown | Jul 31, 2012 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, held an oversight hearing on Regulation of Tribal Gaming: From Brick & Mortar to the Internet, yesterday. “Gaming has been the single most effective...
by Anthony Brown | Jul 31, 2012 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
The Blue Ridge Parkway has entrusted Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway with the care of 272 overlooks and parking areas that need help. Individuals, families, clubs, businesses, and groups of friends are encouraged to adopt one or more of these overlooks. ...
by Anthony Brown | Jul 31, 2012 | OBITUARIES
Helen Jones Sampson, 79, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at her home in Cherokee after a five year battle with cancer. Helen worked for EBCI for 28 years retiring in 1995. She was preceded in death by her ex husband, Leon “Duffy” Sampson;...
by Anthony Brown | Jul 31, 2012 | Happenings
Are you up for the challenge? On Thursday, Aug. 9, join the next “Classic Hike of the Smokies” to hike to the top ofMt.Cammerer, where a historic firetower affords a stunning panoramic view of theSmokyMountains. Hiking enthusiast and author Danny Bernstein...