OBITUARY: Kyle Smith

OBITUARY: Kyle Smith

Kyle Smith, age 30, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after an extended illness. He is the son of Greg Smith and the late Charlene Enoah. Kyle is also survived by his three children, Liam Smith, Keira Smith, and Caiyah Smith, all of New...
OBITUARY: Billie Jean Lossiah Ledford

OBITUARY: Billie Jean Lossiah Ledford

Billie Jean Lossiah Ledford, 65, of the Big Y Community, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of the late Bill Candy and Betty Lossiah and was raised by the late Luzene L. Thompson. In addition, she is...
OBITUARY: Billie Jean Lossiah Ledford

OBITUARY: Toby Alaxander Crowe

Toby Alaxander Crowe, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in the Wrights Creek Community. He is the son of Eric and Ina Crowe. He is also survived by his children, Mason, Jaymin, and Liam; sisters, Nikki, Rai, Kelsey, and Kristen; uncles, Lil’...
Park announces Finding of No Significant Impact for the Wears Valley Mountain Bike Trail System 

Spur Tunnel construction to begin Jan. 3  

GATLINBURG, Tenn.—Traffic on the northbound Spur will be reduced to one lane from Jan. 3 through April 7 to allow for repairs to the Spur Tunnel. While the single-lane closures will cause temporary delays, the repairs are necessary to address water leaks and lighting...