OBITUARY: Roy Bailey 

  Roy Bailey, 80, of the Stecoah Community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Vergie Bailey. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Frankie Farr Bailey; his...

OBITUARY: Vaughn F. Smith

  Vaughn F. Smith, 74, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Harvey Smith Sr. and Helen Bradley Smith. Vaughn is survived by his daughters, Janice Wilnoty, Sandra Smith, Frances...

Qualla Country Trout Tournament winners

  The 2020 Qualla Country Trout Tournament was held in Cherokee on Sept. 4-5.  A total of 6,000 lbs. of fish were stocked in the days just prior to the tournament on Sept. 1-3 and 217 tagged fish were stocked on Sept. 4 after fishing hours. According to the EBCI...