COMMENTARY: The Fair is exceptional

COMMENTARY: The Fair is exceptional

by | Sep 27, 2024 | OPINIONS

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

by | Sep 23, 2024 | OPINIONS

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: Consider Christ for Christ’s Sake

SPEAKING OF FAITH: Consider Christ for Christ’s Sake

by | Sep 16, 2024 | OPINIONS

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...
COMMENTARY: We all need accountability

COMMENTARY: We all need accountability

by | Sep 12, 2024 | OPINIONS

By ROBERT JUMPER Tutiyi (Snowbird) and Clyde, N.C.   Being responsible for someone or something is never an easy chore. Ask any parent. If you truly take on the duty to raise a young one right, it will be a physically and mentally taxing endeavor. On top of...