Author to discuss Cherokee War of 1776 at WCU

CULLOWHEE – Author, journalist and researcher Nadia Dean will visit Western Carolina University on Thursday, Nov. 14, to give a presentation focusing on the Cherokee War of 1776 and the legendary Cherokee war chief Dragging Canoe. Dean’s presentation will begin at 7...

Mildred Catolster – obituary

Mildred Catolster, 47, of Cherokee passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 and was pronounced at the Med West Harris Hospital in Sylva. Mildred is the daughter of the late Boyd Catolster and Betty Bird Catolster.  She was a fun loving person and was known to...

Mary Elizabeth Murphy – obituary

Mary Elizabeth Murphy, 82, of Cherokee passed away on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 at the Cherokee Indian Hospital following an extended illness. Mary is the daughter of the late Fred Roberts and Alice Norvell Roberts. Surviving are children, Carl Murphy, Bill Owl, John...