Picking the perfect fly rod may be harder than you might think. Ask any fly angler in the Smoky Mountains what fly rod is best, and there is no telling how many different answers you will get. There are several factors you must consider when choosing a fly rod, let...

The Lady Braves (25-3) are heading to Greensboro for the 1A state playoffs Regionals round on the heels of winning their fourth straight Sectional Championship on Friday, Feb. 28 at the Charles George Arena. Cherokee defeated Rosman 82-53 to earn their spot in the Regional Finals on Friday, March 7 at the Fleming Gym at UNC – Greensboro against Hayesville.

The Braves lost 73-59 at Avery in the second round of the 1A state playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

March 11 – at Rosman, 9 holes, 3:30pm 13 – at Swain, 9 holes, 3:30pm 18 – home match, 9 holes, 3:30pm 20 – at Andrews, 9 holes, 3:30pm 25 – at Hiwassee Dam, 9 holes, 3:30pm 27 – at Hayesville, 9 holes, 3:30pm April 8 – home match, 9 holes, 3:30pm 10 – at Blue Ridge, 9...

The Lady Braves used their patented fast break and full-court press to keep the Robbinsville Lady Black Knights on their heels the entire game during 1A state playoff second round action on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

As Spring fast approaches, so will angling pressure on our favorite streams, rivers and lakes.  This brings us to the age old burning discussion of stream etiquette.  Fishing doesn’t need another rule, lord knows we have plenty to deal with, however with more people...

EBCI tribal member Meona Feather, a freshman at Rabun Gap – Nacoochee School, has been named to the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) 3-A All-State team.  On the season, she averaged 14.3pts, 3.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 3.8 rebounds per...

The Braves (16-10) will face #2 seed Avery County (23-4) in the second round of the 1A state playoffs on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6pm.  The game will be played at Avery located at 401 High School Road, Newland, NC 28657.  The Braves narrowly lost to Avery County 55-53...