Taylor sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine

Taylor sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced a Cherokee, N.C. man on Thursday, Aug. 24 for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Edward Dwayne Taylor,...
OBITUARY: Nancy Plemmons

OBITUARY: Nancy Plemmons

Nancy Plemmons, 81, of Murphy, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. She was the daughter of the late George Bradley and Tiney “Bigmeat” Thompson.  In addition to the parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Plemmons; step-father, Adam...
COMMENTARY: I got chills, they’re multiplying!

COMMENTARY: I got chills, they’re multiplying!

By ROBERT JUMPER One Feather Editor   The month of October is bookended with two exceptionally fun and exciting events. The signature event for the tribe is the Cherokee Indian Fair which runs Oct. 3-7, although the initial information from the Fair committee is...