OBITUARY: Mary Arlene Walker Reagan “Arlene”

OBITUARY: Mary Arlene Walker Reagan “Arlene”

Mary Arlene Walker Reagan “Arlene”, 75, of Whittier, passed away on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Cherokee, N.C.  She was born on April 22, 1950, in Stilwell, Okla., to the late Owen and Cornelia Proctor Walker. Arlene’s life was rooted in devotion to...
Whitewater Landing opens officially in Cherokee

Whitewater Landing opens officially in Cherokee

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. One Feather Asst. Editor   CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Whitewater Landing project, located off of Whitewater Dr. in Cherokee, N.C., was opened officially with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 27. The...
OBITUARY: William “Pat” Calhoun

OBITUARY: William “Pat” Calhoun

William “Pat” Calhoun, 77, of the Painttown Community, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Hewitt and Evelyn Hornbuckle Calhoun. He was a member of the Qualla Co-op and specialized in beaded...