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Groundbreaking held for new Cherokee Children’s Home
The Cherokee Children’s Home was established in 1969 and has been the permanent or temporary home for over 1,700 Cherokee youth over the years. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, Nov. 27 on a new $2.6 million facility.
Rattler arrested in Tenn. following alleged burglary attempt
A Pigeon Forge, Tenn. man is recovering at UT Medical Center in Knoxville after receiving injuries received during an alleged burglary in progress at his residence late on the night of Monday, Nov. 26. Toby Norton, 33, interrupted an alleged burglary in progress at...
Cherokee Holiday Happenings
A listing of holiday happenings in and around Cherokee
Three fires burned on reservation
The Bureau of Indian Affairs reported over the weekend a total of three separate fires on the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Since Tuesday, Nov. 20, there have been fires at three different locations. A fire on Lambert Branch burned an estimated six acres and was 100...
Cherokee Boys Club Report – week of Nov. 29
CLUB SCHEDULE: Wednesday, Dec. 5 – Club Managers’ Meeting – 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 – Board of Directors Resolution Deadline – 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 – Health Screen – 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 – Board of Directors Meeting – 8:30 a.m....
EBCI Communities honored at Regional Event
WNC Communities announced the winners of the 63rd Annual Honors Awards Program at a luncheon held at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville on Saturday, Nov. 17.
Park confirms Emerald Ash Borer infestation in backcountry
Park Resource Managers recently confirmed the Smokies first backcountry emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation. According to Great Smoky Mountains National Park Biologist, Glenn Taylor, “The emerald ash borer is a 1/2 inch-long metallic green beetle that lays eggs on the...
Raven Fork fire is 100 percent contained
Fire management personnel at Great Smoky Mountains National Park reported on Tuesday, Nov. 20 that the Raven Fork Fire is now 100 percent contained. Firefighters from the Park and the Bureau of Indian Affairs worked jointly to manage the wildfire which was first...
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