OBITUARY: Floyd Long

  Floyd Long, age 71, of the Wolftown Community, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness. He is survived by his son, Floyd E. Long (Shawn Marie); brothers, Isaac Long and Harold Long (Nancy); one grandson, Floyd E....

OBITUARY: Annie L. Arch

    Annie L. Arch, age 83, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Mission Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Jim and Ollie Jumper. Annie is also preceded in death by her husband, Johnson (Sonny) Arch; sons, Allen...

OBITUARY: Katie Johnson

  Katie Johnson, 64, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021.  She was born in Swain County on Aug. 13, 1956 to the late Cecelia Driver Johnson and Charles Johnson.  She worked for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians as a cook and childcare provider...

SCC offering free tuition this academic year

  SYLVA – Through a one-time program, Southwestern Community College will not charge tuition or fees to students for the 2021-22 academic year. The “SCC Promise” initiative provides new students as well as those who’ve already enrolled with free tuition and fees...