With the simple passing of a torch, one historic unit of the National Park Service ended their 75th Anniversary year and another began.

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“It’s a very special day for those of us who have served our country in uniform and for our families who served along with us,” said Lew Harding, Commander of Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 as he opened a Veteran’s Day Celebration held Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.

 Submitted by Bob Miller National Park Service         Rangers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park located three lost hikers in the Abrams Fall area at about 7:00 p.m. yesterday evening. All three were in good condition. Three individuals were identified as:...

The Saunooke Bridge that connects Big Cove Road with Newfound Gap Road (U.S. 441) was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 9

Junaluska, the famed Cherokee warrior who walked back to North Carolina after being removed to Indian Territory in Oklahoma, was honored with a wreath laying ceremony at his gravesite on Friday, Nov. 6.

The Tribal ABC Commission (TABCC) has been the topic of discussion lately in Tribal Council.

The per capita distribution for December for enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is down 7 percent from this time last year.