Bill Ledford – obituary

Bill Ledford, 82, of Cherokee, and former Tribal leader of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, passed away on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 in Chapel Hill. He is survived by his wife April Ledford, of Chapel Hill; four sons, William of Albequerque, NM, Gary, Ethan, and...

Junaluska Wreath Laying Ceremony to be held

Everyone is welcome to attend the Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at Junaluska Memorial Site and Museum on Friday, Nov. 8 at 11:30am. This is an annual event sponsored by the Junaluska Leadership Council and the Junaluska Museum, and Junaluska’s Friends. The Wreath...

Post 143 to host Veteran’s benefits officials

The American Legion Steve Youngdeer Post 143 will host North Carolina District Veterans Service Officer Steven Robertson and NC Department of Commerce Veterans Employment Consultant Michael Casey on Nov. 22 from 10am – 2pm at Post 143 headquarters on Acquoni Road. ...

Cherokee Boys Club Report – week of Nov. 7

CLUB SCHEDULE: Wednesday, Nov. 6 – Manager’s Meeting – 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 – Veteran’s Day Holiday (Club, School and Tribe) Wednesday, Nov. 13 – Board Resolution Deadline – 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 – Health Screen – 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. – Club Lobby...