Park completes Clean Energy Project in Cades Cove

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the completion of a solar energy project at Cades Cove that will annually reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 tons and reduce fuel costs by $14,000. Formerly, the Park used a diesel-fuel generator...

Tribal members participate in podcast at WCU

  By ERNEST TIGER SPECIAL TO THE ONE FEATHER   CULLOWHEE – Seven EBCI tribal members gathered at the Western Carolina University’s (WCU) Electronic Recording Studio recently, to volunteer their time to take part in an Independent Podcast based...

SCC announces fall graduates

  SYLVA- More than 140 graduates earned their associate degrees, diplomas and/or certificates from Southwestern Community College in the fall semester. Among the graduates, 15 earned Cum Laude honors (3.50-3.69 GPA), while 18 were named Magna Cum Laude (3.70-3.89...