Gardening with the First Lady

  Cherokee youth participate in Michelle Obama’s White House Kitchen Garden event   By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   It is not uncommon on a spring day to see Cherokee youth outside helping their parents or grandparents in the garden.  But,...

Boys Club, Museum honored at luncheon

  WNC Nonprofit Pathways held its first annual Building Strong Communities Award Luncheon on Friday, April 24 at Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual.  Two Cherokee organizations were recognized for their participation in WNC Nonprofit Pathways’ programs. The Cherokee...

Soehn named Park’s Employee of the Year

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced on Wednesday, April 29 the selection of Dana Soehn as the Park’s 2014 “Employee of the Year.”   This marks the 31th anniversary of a partnership between the Park and its neighboring communities which recognizes...

New Park Deputy Superintendent announced

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintendent Cassius Cash announced on Tuesday, April 28 that Clayton F. Jordan has been selected as the next Deputy Superintendent. He replaces Patty Wissinger who passed away in June 2014. Jordan is currently the...