Ned David Smith Sr. – obituary

  Ned David Smith Sr., 82, of Cherokee, was called home peacefully at the church with his loving wife and church family by his side on March 8, 2017. Ned was a construction contractor and a member of the Cherokee Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Mary R....

William David Tucker – obituary

  William David Tucker, 88, of the Dobson Ridge community of Cherokee, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at St. Josephs Hospital in Asheville.  He had also resided in South Carolina. William was an Evangelist and a member of the Whittier Church of God.  He was...

WCU to hold Open House for prospective students

  Prospective college students will have a chance to learn what life on campus is all about as Western Carolina University holds Open House on Saturday, March 25. Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admission, Open House gives visitors a chance to tour the...

CES students’ artwork to be displayed at WCU

  A total of 26 Cherokee Elementary School students will have their artwork at display at the annual Youth Art Month Show at WCU’s Fine and Performing Arts Center.  An awards and show opening reception will be held on Sunday, March 19 at 1pm. Samuel Welch, fourth...