BASKETBALL: Cherokee announces new boys coach

  Cherokee High School officials announced on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 13 that Sonita Warren-Dixon has been selected as the new 2016-17 Cherokee Braves basketball coach. “We are thrilled to have Coach Vette join our coaching staff here at Cherokee High...

FOOTBALL: Swain tops Cherokee 35-16

  Cherokee’s cross-county rival, the Swain Co. Maroon Devils (2-5), defeated the Braves 35-16 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 7.   Cherokee fell to 3-4 on the year and travel to Rosman on Friday, Oct. 14. The Braves were led by Tye Mintz, junior...

Over 800 participate in Cherokee Harvest race

  The annual Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon and 5K event was held on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 1.  The races began at the Acquoni Expo Center and winded through Cherokee.  A total of 424 people participated in the Half Marathon and 377 ran the 5K. To view or...