Park fire near Chilhowee Lake 90 percent contained

Park fire near Chilhowee Lake 90 percent contained

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reported that the wildfire near Chilhowee Lake is currently 90 percent contained. Incident Commander Erik Newell coordinated wildland firefighter response to the wildfire which is estimated to be approximately 40 acres in...
OBITUARY: Louise Paxton Ashe

OBITUARY: Louise Paxton Ashe

Louise Paxton Ashe, 95 of Sylva, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. She was born on Sept. 23, 1927, in Swain County to the late William “Bill” and Myrtle Crisp Paxton. Louise worked as a Hairdresser at Tuckasegee Beauty Shop, later running her own shop from home....
CIPD Arrest Report for Oct. 30 to Nov. 6

CIPD Arrest Report for Oct. 30 to Nov. 6

The following people were arrested by the Cherokee Indian Police Department and booked into the Anthony Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent until...