The Thompson family would like to thank everyone for all the care and love they showed to the Lavenia Mae Chilstoskie Thompson family including the following:  EMS, Home Health staff and nuses Darlene and Becky, Family Services, Dr. Mary Anne Farrell and April Ross,...

Thanks to the generosity of my sponsors, I was able to compete once again in the National American Miss Teen North Carolina Pageant held June 27-29. While there, I was awarded the Spirit of America Trophy, the State Finalist Trophy and the second runner-up in the...

Tourist season is always a busy and exciting time in Cherokee. Local folks and tourists enjoy the sights of summer and the downtown area is packed with shoppers. A common scene is the street or roadside dancers performing in the middle of a huddle of happy men, women and children.

This summer semester, I was awarded the Yogi Crowe Memorial Scholarship.  I am currently enrolled at the University of Tennessee working toward my master’s of arts degree with a concentration in archeology. This summer, I was able to enroll in an internship class that...

Thanks to all who participated in the Healing and Wellness Coalition 50/50 raffles on June 21 and 27.  The winners were Mary Wachacha and Michael (no last name given), both of whom donated their share to the Coalition for which we are grateful.

My name is Megan Smith, and I am in my third semester of Graduate Studies at Middle Tennessee State University. While here I have had the privilege of working with great professors and meeting wonderful people. I have been doing great here and have received wonderful...

Jason McMillan and family would like to thank everyone who supported and made their two recent fundraising events a great success. We would like to give thanks to all who purchased Krispy Kreme donuts in our kickoff fundraiser event.  A special thanks to all...

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of the tragic death of the 22-month-old Atlanta boy who died after being left in a hot car by his father. While the events that led up to that tragedy are for a jury to decide, the thought of leaving a child in a car on a hot day is unthinkable to most of us.