Tommie Ruth McCoy – obituary

Tommie Ruth McCoy, 55, of Adams Creek, passed away, Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at her sister’s residence. A native of Swain County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Emily McCoy. She was also preceded in death by one brother, William McCoy, and one niece Peaches...

2013 Garden Contest dates set

By SARAH MCCLELLAN-WELCH EBCI AGRICULTURE AGENT   Does your garden look good this year? Call EBCI Cooperative Extension at 554-6939 to sign-up. Judging for adult gardeners will occur on June 17, 18, 25 and 26. Youth and Community Gardens will be judged July 1-2....

James Edward Youngbird – obituary

James Edward Youngbird, 50, of Cherokee, passed away on May 26, 2013 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital following an extended illness. Eddie is the son of the late James Youngbird and Jean Hornbuckle Youngbird. He is preceded in death by a brother Johnny Youngbird. Eddie...