101st Annual Cherokee Indian Fair Vendor deadlines approaching

by Anthony Brown | Aug 14, 2013 | Happenings

The Cherokee Fairgrounds is taking names for the food vendor drawing until Friday, Aug. 16 at 4pm. Food vendors must be 18 years old to qualify for a space or booth. Please submit your name and menu to Frieda Huskey 554-6492 or friehusk@nc-cherokee.com by the...

Record rainfall may dampen fall color show, says WCU’s foliage forecaster

by Anthony Brown | Aug 14, 2013 | NEWS ka-no-he-da

CULLOWHEE – Abundant rainfall during one of the wettest summers in Western North Carolina history may portend a dampening of the intensity of the fall color show this year unless autumn brings vastly drier conditions, predicts Kathy Mathews, Western Carolina...

Drug issue discussed at public forum

by Anthony Brown | Aug 14, 2013 | Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Prescription drug abuse and overall drug addiction were the subjects of a public forum held at the Tribal Council House on Tuesday, Aug. 13.  Tribal Council representatives were joined by local health professionals and...

Nanas Cooking for Brothers in the Wind Benefit Dinner

by Anthony Brown | Aug 13, 2013 | Happenings

Aug. 15 from 11am – 2pm at the Cool Waters Motel.  $8 dinner and includes fried chicken, cabbage, fried potatoes, bean bread, beans and hominy, and a drink.  Delivery is available if there are more than three orders.  Info: Ned Stamper 736-2780, Wahnetah Stamper...

Cherokee Elementary makes AYP rating for ’11-12

by Anthony Brown | Aug 13, 2013 | COMMUNITY sgadugi, Front Page

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   Cherokee Elementary School has met the AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) rating approval and has been certified by the BIE (Bureau of Indian Education) for the 2011-12 school year. “I’m so proud of my teachers and students,”...