Public Transportation workshops planned for area

The Southwestern Rural Planning Organization, a division of Southwestern Commission, is facilitating an update to the regional public transportation and human services transportation plan. Upon completion of the planning process, county transit agencies will be...

Suspects arrested in Preidt murder

Three people have been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of Barbara E. Preidt, 76, of Shelbyville, IN, that occurred at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Cherokee on Sept. 30.  The Cherokee Indian Police Department and the N.C. SBI obtained and served...

Upcoming Qualla Arts & Crafts classes

Qualla Arts & Crafts and Cherokee Talents are hosting several upcoming classes: – Honeysuckle Basket making with Pam Conseen Adams.  Jan. 17-18 (Thursday and Friday) and Jan. 24-25 from 5-7pm at Qualla Arts & Crafts – Pine Needle Basket making with...