Carolina Public Press is news outlet in the area seeking to get the untold stories told. When it comes to western North Carolina news coverage by the Asheville Citizen-Times west of Waynesville, we may as well not exist.
Needless to say, their coverage of Cherokee has a lot to be desired. The only time I see news from the tribe is when it involves the casino or some puff piece. I haven't seen a truly investigative piece on the tribal government in years. When the tribal investment committee lost $60 million of the children's money, nothing. Questionable credit card charges? Nothing. Tribal Council members endorsing a convicted rapist for elected office? Nothing.
The fact they ignored stories like this while showing Chief Hicks happily opening a golf course (that's clearly destined for failure), is cause for concern during an election year. There is no independent press covering the tribe.
So the idea of Carolina Public Press is refreshing. As for the Citizen-Times, start covering western North Carolina an the tribe more in depth, or lose your "Voice of the mountains" motto.
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