The Cherokee Cancer Support Group opened its Safe Haven House in the Birdtown Community in November 2011. The group renamed the house Betty’s Place on Thursday, Sept. 5 in honor of the late Betty Dupree who worked tirelessly for the cause.

The new prize list is out for the 2013 Cherokee Indian Fair combining EBCI Cooperative Extension and Qualla Arts & Crafts exhibits into one convenient booklet.

A Rutherford County educational foundation executive, the first woman elected principal chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and a Highlands homebuilder are the three newest members of the Western Carolina University Board of Trustees.

U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced several defendants on Wednesday, Aug. 21. All federal sentences are served without the possibility of parole.

Doyu ulihelisdodi agiwonihisdi hi gvnigesv igvndii. I trust everyone enjoyed the nice long Labor Day Weekend.  Over the past several weeks, there have been many exciting events take place; I would like to share these with you. Each year, my office releases a...