Park celebrates 2021 Employee of the Year 

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced the selection of Brad Roberts as the 2021 Employee of the Year on Monday, Jan. 24.  Roberts has worked at the Smokies for 30 years and currently serves as the maintenance mechanic supervisor. He was nominated for...

CIPD Arrest Report for Nov. 28 – Dec. 5

  The following people were arrested by the Cherokee Indian Police Department and booked into the Anthony Edward Lossiah Justice Center. It should be noted that the following defendants have only been charged with the crimes listed and should be presumed innocent...

OBITUARY: Clint Walker Calhoun

  Clint W. Calhoun, age 54, of Asheville, a Native of Big Cove Community, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. Clint is survived by his father, William Patrick “Pat” Calhoun; children, Victoria, Billy, and Joseph all of Oklahoma; two...