LETTER: So much to be thankful for…thanks to all!

Shiyo! Just wanted all to know that Mother is doing quite well! She had her big 94th birthday this past spring. She had a party at the Senior Center. Thanks to our tribe and council for the staff and services afforded our elders. For Mother’s day, Mom won the...

Melitia Sneed – obtiuary

Melitia Sneed, age 95, of the Qualla Community passed away Friday morning, April 5, 2013.   A native and lifelong resident of Cherokee, Melitia was born January 1, 1918 to the late William and the late Minnie Bradley Saunooke. She was a successful business owner in...

Golf tournament to benefit Swain/Qualla SAFE

Swain/Qualla SAFE will hold a Benefit Golf Tournament at the Smoky Mountain Country Club in Whittier on Saturday, April 20.  This year, the first 20 teams will be allowed to participate in the tournament.  Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd , 3rd, place teams as well...

Couch to 5K Training Program

The Cherokee Runners will begin a new Couch to 5K training program on Monday, April 15.  The program will conclude to coincide with the 4th of July Sunset 5K.  When and Where The sessions will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5:30M (this schedule may...