Alzheimer’s help coming to Cherokee

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Alzheimer’s disease affects around 5.3 million people and is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States according to the Alzheimer’s Association.  New reports estimate that American Indians suffer from the disease at a...

REMINDER: Pageant Apps due Tomorrow (7/2)

Applications are now available for the Teen Miss Cherokee (ages14-17), Junior Miss Cherokee (ages 10-13) and Little Miss Cherokee (ages 6-9) pageants.  Applications for all pageants can be picked up at the Visitors Center, which is open until 6pm on weekdays, or the...

The Raleigh Report – July 1

From the Office of Representative Phil Haire July 1, 2010 Governor Perdue signed the final budget into law yesterday in time for the start of the fiscal year. The following information highlights just some of the important aspects of the state budget for the 2010-11...

New Park Podcast emphasizes Bear Safety

A video podcast, Day Hiking and Wildlife, associated with the recently launched program “Reward Yourself – Hike the Smokies Challenge”, is now available for viewing.  This 6-minute podcast is the second of a three-part series on hiking safety and informs the...

Cyclists complete Blue Ridge Parkway

Ride raises Awareness for Madison Hornbuckle Children’s Cancer Foundation SUBMITTED By LYNNE HARLAN Four bicyclists completed the ride of a life time Sunday when they reached Cherokee after riding the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Their journey began on...