Diann Bark – obituary

  Diann Bark, 60, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Mission Hospital. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Guy and Martha Reed Bark; a brother, Don Reed, and the father of her children, Mike French. Diann is survived by her children, Xavier...

COMMENTARY: Why hemp? Three reasons why hemp is our future

  By WOLFTOWN REP. JEREMY WILSON   What is hemp? Hemp, although not marijuana, is often associated with it. Hemp derives from Cannabis Sativa, which also associates with marijuana. However, hemp does not contain the levels of THC (the ingredient that gives...

Park to host Women’s Work event

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual Women’s Work Event at the Mountain Farm Museum on Saturday, June 16 from 10am – 4pm. This event honors the vast contributions made by the women of Southern Appalachian. Park staff and volunteers...

Dennis Ray Taylor – obituary

  Dennis Ray Taylor, 41, of the Big Cove Community in Cherokee, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Mission St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville. He is survived by his mother, Jane Lossiah Taylor; one brother, Jeremiah Taylor of the home; one sister, Cynthia A....