A fed bear is a dead bear! This axiom is not referring to a black bear eating acorns, berries, larvae, insects or even honey.

Murphy – Cherokee County taxpayers are on the hook for more than $25,000 to care for horses seized in an animal cruelty case.

    Cherokee – Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians made a strong statement Thursday that they are happy with their leadership.

    Franklin – North Carolina Sen. Jim Davis will not run for re-election in 2020, and state Rep.