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The Eastern Band of Cherokee is holding a special election December 15 to fill two vacant seats on the Tribal Council.
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The story of the deed transfer of the Nikwasi Mound in Franklin will now be part of a Smithsonian traveling exhibit.The story of the creation of the…
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The Eastern Band of Cherokee will host two river clean-ups Wednesday to honor their connection to the water. Juanita Wilson is manager of training and…
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The Nantahala Health Foundation and Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation hope to address the region’s housing crisis by helping homeowners keep their…
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Students and staff in 8 out of 16 school districts in BPR’s listening area will not be required to wear masks indoors. Masking indoors and for…
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Medical marijuana will soon be legal on the Qualla Boundary. BPR shares the details – including a timeline for when people can buy it:The Eastern Band of…
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The Women’s History Trail in Franklin continues to uncover new stories, as it celebrates the history of Western North Carolina. Mary Polanski, one of the…
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A section of U.S. 441 through the Qualla Boundary was renamed in Beloved Man Dr. Jerry Wolfe’s honor this month. “Jerry personified what it meant to be…
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People associate the sound of a lone wooden flute as traditionally Native American. And while this sound accompanies the centerpiece video on the Visit…
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The mountains and forests of Western North Carolina are some of the most visited in the country. Thanks to that, the region is a hub for the outdoor…