Agendas for Budget Council (Sept. 7) and Tribal Council (Sept. 9)

by admin | Sep 2, 2021 | Council Action, NEWS ka-no-he-da

  Following are the agenda, per the TOP Office, for the Budget Council Session on Tuesday, Sept. 7 and the Tribal Council Session on Thursday, Sept. 9: Budget Council Agenda for Tuesday, Sept. 7 Tribal Council Agenda for Thursday, Sept....

University professor makes annual fall color prediction for mountains

by admin | Sep 2, 2021 | COMMUNITY sgadugi

  CULLOWHEE – Beverly Collins, Western Carolina University’s fall color forecaster, announced her bold predictions this week that leaf looking season this year will be pleasant and reasonably colorful in the region. A WCU biology professor, Collins combines her...

Opportunity to Harvest Hay in Oconaluftee Fields   

by admin | Sep 1, 2021 | General Announcements

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced an opportunity for interested parties to harvest hay though an agricultural Special Park Use permit in fields adjacent to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center and along Newfound Gap Road near Smokemont...

Park to host hands-on volunteer opportunities in September 

by admin | Aug 31, 2021 | General Announcements

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff are hosting several volunteer workdays in September on trails throughout the Park. These opportunities are ideal for people who enjoy hiking and hands-on work in a beautiful setting. Volunteer service will take place...

SCC cancels annual gala; silent auction goes virtual

by admin | Aug 31, 2021 | General Announcements

  SYLVA – Due to rising COVID-19 cases in western North Carolina, Southwestern Community College officials have decided to cancel this year’s “Boots, Blue Jeans & Bling” gala that had been scheduled for the second Saturday in September at Harrah’s Cherokee...