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WCU holds two commencements to honor fall class, summer graduates

by admin | Dec 17, 2018 | COMMUNITY sgadugi, Front Page

A pair of graduating students delivered the primary addresses Saturday (Dec. 15) as Western Carolina University held commencement exercises to recognize the academic accomplishments of its fall class and a group of alumni who completed requirements to receive their degrees last summer.

Letters to Santa from Cherokee Elementary School students

by admin | Dec 17, 2018 | COMMUNITY sgadugi

Following are letters to Santa from students at Cherokee Elementary:

CFWNC awards Educational Grants to Swain County High School

by admin | Dec 17, 2018 | COMMUNITY sgadugi

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina announced recently two grants totaling $1,600 for Swain County High School from the Learning Links grant program, which provide local teachers with funding for activities designed to make required coursework engaging and relevant for their students.

River Kane to host Inaugural Christmas Toy Drive for Cherokee Youth

by admin | Dec 14, 2018 | A&E, COMMUNITY sgadugi

River Kane, an emerging rock band based out of Cherokee, is hosting their inaugural Christmas Toy Drive benefiting Cherokee Youth at their upcoming concert on Friday, Dec. 21 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.

EBCI selects Remember the Removal Riders for 2019 event

by admin | Dec 14, 2018 | COMMUNITY sgadugi, Front Page

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has selected its representatives for the 2019 Remember the Removal ride. Ten tribal members will join riders from the Cherokee Nation as they retrace the northern route of the Trail of Tears on a 950-mile bike journey.

Acclaimed Cherokee artist passes away at 61

by admin | Dec 10, 2018 | COMMUNITY sgadugi, Front Page

Shan Goshorn, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who was currently living in Tulsa, Okla., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the age of 61. She was known worldwide for her unique take on traditional Cherokee basketry frequently utilizing photographs and images to make her splints.