Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ cannabis production facility off of Coopers Creek Road in Swain County.

A local tradition is to show respect for the deceased by pulling to the right and stopping as a funeral procession passes. Failing to do so labels one quickly as disrespectful and rude, even if that is not how it is done where you came from. You are here now. Show respect and thus receive it in return.

Being mindful of what’s around you just may prevent trouble.

This photo of the Andrews City Schools was taken before the elementary school was built in the field. From the left, the large brick primary building (built Sept. 15, 1951), the high school (built 1915), and the old white building which was the first city school building built in 1906 and was located at the top of the school house steps. The old rock gym is visible behind the small white building. Isham B. Hudson was hired as superintendent from 1934-50, and during that time he consolidated the many rural s