Soldiers and Civilian employees at First Army were enlightened by the facts and stories told by Cherokee County – Snowbird Rep. Diamond Brown Jr. during the First Army program celebrating Native American Heritage Month.

Cherokee Tribal Court Report for week of Nov. 24, 2009

The WNC Community held its 60th Annual Honors Awards and Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa.

More Americans will be on the Holiday Road this week than last year at this time according to a major travel organization.

Commentary by Vickie L. Bradley: As members of the community it is extremely important that we are aware of national issues that affect our ability to receive health care services.

Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Larry Echo Hawk announced on Wednesday, Nov. 18, the launch of a new effort by the Indian Affairs Indian Highway Safety Program and the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Office of Justice Services to help tribes keep drunk drivers off of their roads and highways.

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today (Thursday, Nov. 19) released the annual independent audit of Indian trust fund financial statements.

To view a video of the Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary Celebration held on Friday, Nov. 13: https://www.nc-cherokee.com/onefeather/videos/blue-ridge-parkway-11-13-09-part-1/