Cherokee NewsLocal news for Cherokee, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Changes coming to mental health program- May 31, 2008 Following a period of uncertainty, the remaining members of the Foothills Area Program mental health management agency, including Caldwell County, have agreed to join forces with the multi-county Smoky Mountain ...http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-nc/2008/05/changes-coming-to-mental-health-program?from... Cherokee residents deserve a vote on adding a Wal-Mart- May 29, 2008 Anytime Wal-Mart comes to a town, it's a controversy. The town of Cherokee is no different, and the tribe's officials would do well to seek public opinion prior to the store locating on the reservation.http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-nc/2008/05/cherokee-residents-deserve-a-vote-on-adding-... Vonroe marina to open in July- May 27, 2008 A 226-slip marina in Vonore located just past the U.S. 411 South bridge over Tellico Lake is scheduled to open in July as part of an upscale, multi-phase lodge and resort.http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-nc/2008/05/vonroe-marina-to-open-in-july?fromrss=1 Container gardening- May 21, 2008 Over the last year or so, I have been experimenting with growing my own food in order to determine how much time and effort are required to feed someone who doesn't eat meat.http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-nc/2008/05/container-gardening?fromrss=1 Sights in the Smokies- May 19, 2008 Skeletons of Fraser firs punctuated the blue-green vistas surrounding Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.http://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-nc/2008/05/sights-in-the-smokies?fromrss=1 Powwow host wrestles with balancing history, humor- May 17, 2008 "I try to make it educational for the audience, but there's nothing worse than the MC just sitting up there and telling the history. You have to tell a few jokes." If you go: S.C. Indian Affairs Commission Powwow WHERE: S.C. State House grounds WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday with grand entry parades at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. COST: Free As Rick Youngblood, professional wrestler, ... via The Statehttp://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-nc/2008/05/powwow-host-wrestles-with-balancing-history-... All About Oconaluftee Indian Village Cherokee North Carolina- May 15, 2008 The Oconaluftee Indian Village is a living Indian village located in Cherokee, North Carolina. via Associated Contenthttp://www.topix.net/city/cherokee-nc/2008/05/all-about-oconaluftee-indian-village-cheroke... |