Body found while searching for missing person

  While conducting a grid search for missing person James Pepion, a search team located a camp site and human remains, in close proximity to his residence. No identification has been done at this time. The remains will be sent to Wake Medical Center for DNA and...

OBITUARY: Alvin (Al) G. Rogers

  Alvin (Al) G. Rogers, 88, of Cherokee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Care Partners Health Services in Asheville. He is survived by his wife of more than 65 years, Mary Jo Rogers of Cherokee where they were married. He...

COMMENTARY: I swear it’s real…

  By WILLIAM LEDFORD   I’ve recently discovered something, baseball season is in full swing and…I don’t care. Well, to be honest I lost interest in baseball years ago. I try to feign interest in my NY Yankees but in reality…I don’t care. I was losing...

OBITUARY: Aria Reign Savage-Sneed

  Aria Reign Savage-Sneed, of Cherokee, was born sleeping on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She is the daughter of Alex Thigpen and Richard Sneed. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 29 at 6 p.m. in the chapel at Appalachian Funeral Services in Sylva...