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Cherokee Boarding School (Hunter Library)

Cherokee Boarding School (Hunter Library)

EBCI Chief recognizes Orange Shirt Day

News Staff
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   Founded in Canada, Orange Shirt Day, which fell on Thursday, Sept. 30 this year, is a day of commemoration for Indigenous children who were forced to attend residential boarding schools.
Nathan Woods and Ethan Fortner had horse and mule demonstrations and hay rides

Nathan Woods and Ethan Fortner had horse and mule demonstrations and hay rides

A whole lot of fun at Mountain Heritage Day

News Staff
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
It was a welcome return for the annual Mountain Heritage Day festival this past Saturday at Western Carolina University. With perfect fall weather, the festival was a real crowd pleaser with something for everyone from traditional fair food to craft demonstrations, music, dance and more.
Folded flag at veteran funeral

Folded flag at veteran funeral

Suicide deaths outpace service deaths

News Staff
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Hannah Styles hstyles@thesmokymountaintimes.com   A recent study by Costs of War Project, in an article by the Military Times, found that four times as many troops and vets have died by suicide as in combat. This distressing fact, sheds light on just what Veterans sacrifice for their country.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal leaders unveiled the new sign for the new stretch of Highway 441 honoring respected elder and storyteller Dr. Jerry Wolfe

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal leaders unveiled the new sign for the new stretch of Highway 441 honoring respected elder and storyteller Dr. Jerry Wolfe

Highway dedicated for Beloved Man Dr. Jerry Wolfe

News Staff
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
CHEROKEE – Jerry Wolfe’s voice crackled across the speakers telling one more story.   “If you’re ever lost in Great Smoky Mountains, don’t panic; the worst thing you can do is get excited, get upset.
COVID vaccine card

COVID vaccine card

Uptick in COVID-19 fueled by Delta variant

News Staff
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Jessica Webb editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com   For a long time, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Director Dr. Mandy Cohen said the goal was to have the percent of positive COVID-19 cases below 5%.
A little space goes a long way

A little space goes a long way

Mask mandate in effect in GSMNP

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Hiking boots, check. Trail map, check. Mask, check. A mask mandate is in effect across the National Park System, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway.
The cover for Smoky Mountain Boyhood

The cover for Smoky Mountain Boyhood

Casada releases latest work, ‘A Smoky Mountain Boyhood’

News Staff
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
While our childhood memories can hold a dear place in our hearts, there are few of us gifted to bring them to life. Casada has a gift for not just sharing his memories but in bringing the very mountains that served as their backdrop to vivid life.