by admin | Oct 21, 2020 | General Announcements
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University is planning a four-day series of ceremonies to honor graduates who were scheduled to participate in spring commencement events postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, students who completed degree requirements during...
by admin | Oct 17, 2020 | General Announcements
Cherokee Cinemas and More announced on the evening of Friday, Oct. 16 that they will re-close effective Saturday, Oct. 17 until the local case spike of COVID-19 subsides. “While our protocol is superb to prevent the spread of COVID, including one show per day...
by admin | Oct 16, 2020 | General Announcements
Great Smoky Mountains National Park seeks public review of the Wears Valley Mountain Bike Trail System Environmental Assessment (EA) beginning Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 15. The public is also invited to attend a virtual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29...
by admin | Oct 15, 2020 | General Announcements
Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites the public to “Fall into Volunteerism with Smokies Service Days!” Park staff will lead several single-day volunteer opportunities across the park on Saturdays beginning Oct. 24 through Nov. 21. Each experience...
by admin | Oct 12, 2020 | General Announcements
The UNC Asheville and Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos have established the Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise Scholarship Endowment to award undergraduate scholarships to students from Western North Carolina. Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos’ first endowed scholarship with UNC...
by admin | Oct 8, 2020 | General Announcements
During the week of Oct. 19, Great Smoky Mountains National Park invites the public to provide input on how the park can improve visitor experiences and alleviate congestion at some of its busiest destinations. The public can participate through virtual...