by Anthony Brown | Jan 16, 2013 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF High rains that began on Sunday, Jan. 13 and have lasted several days have caused many areas in and around Cherokee to flood. “There weren’t any personal injuries caused by the flooding; however, there was at least...
by Anthony Brown | Jan 16, 2013 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
Great Smoky Mountains National Park has closed Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) due to a landslide which undercut the road near mile marker 22 between Collins Creeks and Webb Overlook at 9:40 am on Wednesday, Jan. 16. The slide is estimated to be a 200 foot section of...
by Anthony Brown | Jan 16, 2013 | NEWS ka-no-he-da
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Tuesday, Jan. 15 the availability of a new microloan program to assist in providing small farmers, family operations, veterans and underserved farmers and ranchers with access to credit. The new USDA program aims to...
by Anthony Brown | Jan 16, 2013 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
High rains since Sunday, Jan. 13 have caused the Oconaluftee River to flood in places throughout Cherokee. (ELVIA WALKINGSTICK/One Feather) For more photos of the flooding: [album id=254 template=extend]
by Anthony Brown | Jan 16, 2013 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers were notified of a two vehicle accident on Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) just north of Collins Creek Picnic Area in North Carolina on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 2:08pm. Rangers reported that a southbound 4-door Chrysler SUV collided...
by Anthony Brown | Jan 15, 2013 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da
Vincent C. Gray, mayor of Washington, D.C., recently commented that he is in favor of the Washington Redskins changing their name. He told the Washington Post on Wednesday, Jan. 9, “I think it has become a lightning rod, and I would love to be able to sit down with...
