OBITUARY: Casandra Marie Tolley

OBITUARY: Casandra Marie Tolley

Casandra Marie Tolley, 33, of Cherokee passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. A native of Cherokee, she was the daughter of Lawrence Allen Tolley and Misty Ann Ledford of Cherokee. She was preceded in death by her infant, Walala Palma. In addition to her parents, she...
OBITUARY: Betty Sue Feather Durance

OBITUARY: Betty Sue Feather Durance

Betty Sue Feather Durance went to her heavenly home on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, after an extended illness. Betty was a daughter of the late Jonah and Minnie Smith Feather. Betty was preceded in death by her companion of 32 years, Ronald Lambert; siblings, Dave Feather,...
LETTER: The NCGA’s loss is the EBCI’s gain

LETTER: The NCGA’s loss is the EBCI’s gain

With Governor Roy Cooper agreeing to, but not signing the State Budget, the NCGA (North Carolina General Assembly) can now begin to close shop for the 2023 legislative session. There are still several bills the GOP will push through with their supermajority control...