The Jackson County Public Library and the Friends of the Jackson County Main Library are inviting local artists to submit art designs for the Circulation Desk, Children’s Desk and Reference Desk in the new Jackson County Public Library Complex.

The electronic catalog of museum artifacts, manuscripts, books, photographs, and digital collections can now be accessed online.

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel continues to work with the Jackson County Health Department to prevent further spread of the Norovirus that health officials confirmed on Thursday, Jan. 21.

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel is working with the Jackson County Health Department to identify the stomach virus that has affected some employees and patrons.

The students of the Oconaluftee Job Corps Center are collecting donations for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

In 2009 during the Park’s 75th Anniversary celebration, Great Smoky Mountains National Park saw the largest number of visitors in almost a decade and recorded a 5 percent gain over 2008 visitation.

The winter months offer a unique view of the Smokies.

The Cherokee One Feather staff took a tour of the EBCI Emergency Operations Center on Friday, Jan. 15.  The building, currently under construction, has achieved a Gold Level LEED Certification and is scheduled for a March opening.  The center itself is just under...