According to the latest complete data from NCDOT, 147 people were killed and 3,351 were injured in traffic accidents involving motorcycles in 2013 (North Carolina 2013 Traffic Crash Facts); and another 829 accidents occurred involving mopeds or scooters resulting in 34 deaths and 725 injuries. 19 deaths are reported from bicycle accidents.

Jason McMillan and family would like to thank everyone who supported and made their two recent fundraising events a great success.

The First Grade and Stars Class Staff at Cherokee Elementary School would like to thank all family members and friends who joined our students on April 24 at Wild Bear Falls Park.

The committee of the first Gadugi Earth Day Event would like to express their appreciation to all the community members who participated in our first event.

We, The Outtashape NDNZ, would like to say thank you to all who donated, bought raffles and dinners for our recent trip to NAYO.

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is currently looking for community members who are interested in becoming a foster home.

Every mother has experienced the tug on the skirt or pant leg. Usually, it is followed by a series of repeated calls of “mom”.

Dear Tribal Gaming Commission, thank you for your donation of $75 for the NAYO Basketball team, Cherokee Elite.