OBITUARY: Melissa Ann Maney

OBITUARY: Melissa Ann Maney

Melissa Ann Maney, age 58, of the Rough Branch Community of Wolftown, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at Mission Hospital after an extended illness. She is survived by her mother, Charlotte Wahyahneetah Maney; children, Anthony Lansing and Jarrett Wildcatt, both...
Tribe’s medical cannabis business gearing up

Tribe’s medical cannabis business gearing up

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   Medical cannabis is in the works for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and will be dispensed in 2023. Qualla is the corporation set up to run the business for the Tribe, and the dispensary will be located...
OBITUARY: Allen Edward Reed

OBITUARY: Allen Edward Reed

Allen Edward Reed, of the Wolftown Community, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. He shared the last 14 years of his life with his loving wife, Anita Reed. This loving Father is survived by Kenneth-Smith-Hornbuckle (Vicky), Edward “Scrap” Sherrill (Kira), Mary...
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...