Upcoming single-lane closures on the Spur

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park maintenance crews will implement temporary, single-lane closures along the north and southbound Spur between Gatlinburg, Tenn. and Pigeon Forge, Tenn., beginning Monday, Sept. 14 through Tuesday, Sept. 22 for routine...

COMMENTARY: How is there still litter? 

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   As you drive around the Qualla Boundary (aka Cherokee Indian Reservation), you will see beautiful mountains and streams, and you might be lucky enough to catch a Smoky Mountain sunset – one of the best on the...

OBITUARY: Roy Bailey 

  Roy Bailey, 80, of the Stecoah Community, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Vergie Bailey. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Frankie Farr Bailey; his...

OBITUARY: Vaughn F. Smith

  Vaughn F. Smith, 74, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Harvey Smith Sr. and Helen Bradley Smith. Vaughn is survived by his daughters, Janice Wilnoty, Sandra Smith, Frances...