The final day of February each year is designated as Rare Disease Day, the culmination of a monthlong campaign to promote equity in social opportunities and healthcare, as well as access to diagnos ...

The sixth annual National News Literacy Week, from Feb. 3-7, puts a spotlight on the urgent need to teach students how to find credible information. The week encourages educators to teach critical ...

From left, N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, N.C. Rep. Brendan Jones (R-Tabor City), N.C. Rep. Karl Gillespie ...

Robbinsville – One could argue that Dee Walsh has spent more time coaching Black Knights football than in the comfort of his ...

Bryson City – Teams from the Smoky Mountain Conference headed to Swain County High School for the conference championship meet. Andrews and Murphy high schools were amo ...

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Myca Mustin of Andrews shoots a three-pointer against Tuscola on Jan. 29. It was a ...

Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com Cale Harger of Murphy shoots a jump shot three-pointer against Robbinsville on Jan.

Hiwassee Dam – It was a winning week for the varsity basketball teams in Hiwassee Dam as they defeated Blue Ridge Early ...

My fellow Mericans, after 250 years, we are no longer simply a united collection of states; we are a people, deserving a distinctive name. Let’s call ourselves Mericans. In the Western ...

Asheville – The Tri-County Early College varsity swim team traveled last week for the Last Chance Invitational, hosted by A.C. Reynolds, and the RGNS varsity meet, hosted by Rabu ...

Murphy varsity basketball that split their games last week, with the boys defeating Cherokee on the road and the Lady Dogs beating Hayesville at home. Boys varsity ...

Hiwassee Dam varsity basketball had a two-game week of non-conference matchups on the road. The Eagles fell to Polk County, ...