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Great Island Festival photos
The Great Island Festival was held at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum near Vonore, Tenn. on Sept. 7-8.
Cherokee fire crew set to come home
A fire crew from the BIA – Cherokee Agency is set to demobilize from the Rim Fire in California on Sunday, Sept. 8 and return home the same day, according to James Condon, BIA –Cherokee Agency fire management officer. That will complete the crew’s 14-day fire assignment.
Sequoyah Fund client nominated for American Made Award
It is not every day that a small business in a rural area can grab the attention of a T.V. celebrity and notable media mogul such as Martha Stewart. But, that is precisely what Native Touch, Sequoyah Fund client business based in Cherokee County, has done. The area...
Cherokee Cancer Support Group house renamed
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.
Extension Fair Prize List expanded for 2013
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.
Unto These Hills artistic director appointed to the Institute of Outdoor Drama’s Administrative Board
GREENVILLE - The Institute of Outdoor Drama has appointed Marine Hunley-Graham as a new member of the Administrative Board. She, along with the other members of the board, will be tasked with advising the Director on achieving the goals of the Institute, as well as...
Former Principal Chief appointed to WCU Board of Trustees
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.
Area defendants sentenced in federal court
U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced several defendants on Wednesday, Aug. 21. All federal sentences are served without the possibility of parole.
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