Opinion

Wildcrafting roots, remedies

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Body Looking for a healthier lifestyle that won’t break the bank? The Appalachian Lady Homesteaders have rediscovered the power of the earth, and they’re sharing it with all members.
Photos by Scott Schultze/Contributing Photographer Lisa Hill enjoys exploring the nooks and crannies along the lakes and paddling up river heads.

Photos by Scott Schultze/Contributing Photographer Lisa Hill enjoys exploring the nooks and crannies along the lakes and paddling up river heads.

River Walk flood & fun

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Body This past weekend my partner and love, Brenda Shields, and I went to the Murphy River Walk, and I grabbed my sister, Lisa Hill, on the way.  I usually load the kayaks on the pickup if the weat

LGBTQ+ Abuse Awareness Month

Cecelia Crawford
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Body LGBTQ+ Abuse Awareness Month is observed each June in conjunction with Pride Month, focusing on the troubling rates of abuse experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals.

Your Opinion Matters

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Body This week’s question: Should Congress approve any bills that would increase the national deficit which is about $36.2 trillion and rising today?

Your Views

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Body What’s more disconcerting? I’m not sure what’s most disconcerting …
David Brown/dbrown@cherokeescout.com Rotary dedicates Peace Pole: This may be just a simple pole with words in four different languages, but it carries a powerful message about peace.

David Brown/dbrown@cherokeescout.com Rotary dedicates Peace Pole: This may be just a simple pole with words in four different languages, but it carries a powerful message about peace.

Symbol of peace now in county

David Brown
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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