I would like to express my sincere thanks for your many acts of remembrance for my 90th birthday celebration. The cards and gifts were gratefully appreciated.  It was so nice to see everyone and visit with many friends and co-workers that I had not seen in quite sometime. Rosetta Berrong

Kudos to the new Editor of Smoky Mountain Sentinel, Harrison Keely, who has been busy covering local news(as well as State news)in an extremely professional manner. With his most recent article on “Clay County” being the fastest growingin the SW Region of NC. We also learned other interesting,...

Letter to the Editor: I would like to get the Editor to ask Mr. Jake Ehrhart, what could he do different. Yea Mr. Shook made a few mistakes everyone does.. Big deal! I would also like to see what Mr.Ehrhart would do if a inmate is sick. By D.O.C.C law a inmate has to have medical attention asap. Before...

Thanks to local governmental agencies, community organizations and individuals, 2009 was a most productive year.  Over 150 volunteers were involved in helping with CCCRA projects.  Approximately $18,000 was raised through events and donations to help with our major projects:  Jackrabbit Hiking/Biking...

To the Editor: As a long time volunteer for the Licklog Players, I’d like to share some observations that concerned me in the article that was on your front page about us and the Playhouse. The Licklog Players is a small group of volunteers who have managed to keep a theater company going for over...

Along with our Christmas mail I found a Holiday Greeting post card from Clay County in the form of the long awaited property revaluation notice. I’m certain this has added to the seasonal cheer of just about every resident of our county! I certainly realize that our tax dollars are needed to provide...

The Cherokee County Health Department advertised free H1N1 vaccine in 12/3/2009, and other days until supplies ran out. When I arrived shortly after they opened on the first day, I was prepared for lines and long waits. Cars were overflowing the parking lots and onto the grass. I brought a book to read,...

Jim Fitzgerald, whose column “To the Left” appear in this newspaper, is articulate, polite and thankfully, free from bombast. He, however, cannot brig himself to criticize Barak Obama, when such criticism is legitimate and and long overdue; in the same way that loyal Republicans blindly supported...

To the editor: Animal Cruelty is defined as: “causes death or unjustifiable physical pain or suffering to any animal by an act, an omission, or willful neglect. Willful neglect means the intentional withholding of food and water required by an animal to prevent starvation or dehydration.” This is...

As director of The Learning Center! Charter School, I would like to thank all the parents, teachers and community volunteers who helped make our Addams Family Monster Mash event such a huge success. On the event night and for days after, many comments were made to me about the incredible costumes, variety...