Jim Gaffigan to perform at Harrah’s Cherokee

A graduate of Georgetown’s school of business, Jim Gaffigan began taking improv classes at night while working an advertising job in New York City. The father of five often jokes about his upbringing in a large family, cake, Hot Pockets and bacon. Gaffigan has...

Pro Wrestling returning to Wolftown Gym

R.C.W. promotions has announced that professional wrestling is returning to the Wolftown Gym on Saturday, March 1.  Promoter Ric Youngblood will feature local wrestlers Shadow Wolf, Mr. Crazy and Rupert Bird.  Invitations have been sent to other area wrestlers...

Irene Squirrell Martin – obituary

Irene Squirrell Martin, 77, of Shepherd Squirrell Drive in Cherokee went home to be with her Lord on Feb. 9, 2014 following a brief illness at Mission Hospital in Asheville. Irene was the daughter of the late Shepherd and Mianna (Screamer) Squirrell.  She made her way...

Edith Rogers Hooper – obituary

Edith Rogers Hooper, 91, of the Cherokee Community at 380 Wolftown Rd. passed away at the Tsali Care Ctr. on Feb. 7, 2014 following an extended illness.  Edith is the daughter of the late William Walker Rogers and Arlevia Lonesome McElroy Rogers. Edith lived her life...