COMMENTARY: Supercharged storms, and what that means to you

COMMENTARY: Supercharged storms, and what that means to you

By GAVIN LAMBERT Elawodi (Yellowhill) I’d like to start this article by sending my thoughts and prayers to any business or family affected by Hurricane Helene; it was truly devastating, and I wish only the best to those who were and still are. At this time, many of...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Test Yourself

SPEAKING OF FAITH: Test Yourself

By Lamont H. Fuchs, Ed.D. (excerpt from “Preacher Spurs”, Christian Faith Publishing, Meadville, Pa., 2022)   I have a long list of questions for you. Think about each one. Do you believe in God? Do you believe in His Word? Examine yourself. 2...
COMMENTARY: The Fair is exceptional

COMMENTARY: The Fair is exceptional

By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C.   “During the early part of the century, logging and farming provided income and subsistence, but the tribe also turned to tourism as a source of income. The first Cherokee Indian Fall Fair, in 1914, was...
LETTER: Dr. Bunio encourages vaccinations

LETTER: Dr. Bunio encourages vaccinations

Dear Community Members, I wanted to take a moment to personally share that last week, my wife, Donna Bradley, and I both received our COVID vaccines and plan to receive our flu vaccines in October. It was quick, painless, and it gave us peace of mind as we head into...
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Test Yourself

SPEAKING OF FAITH: Consider Christ for Christ’s Sake

By JOSH BLACKMER   It is a true statement that the best part of any community is the people. Unfortunately, we also must acknowledge the other side of that reality. The worst part of a community can also be the people. In any group, some stand out as shining...