Congratulations to Devona Reed!  On Nov. 10, Devona competed for the AAU North Carolina District Cross Country Championship in Gastonia. She placed 3rd in the 13/14 year old division. The course was 4k and the most challenging one she's had to face. On Dec. 1, Devona...

I would like to this time to say thank you to the many people who helped me while I was preparing for the Teen Miss Cherokee pageant. First, I want to thank God who has blessed me in so many ways and continues to bless me in whatever ways He sees fit. Thank you to my...

To the parents, students, grandparents, other community members, business and school staff that donated time, money or items for our fund raising event I want to say a very heartfelt “Thank you!” for your continued support of our school. I am proud to live and work in...

COMMENTARY By ROBIN BAILEY CALLAHAN, RD, LDN, MHS   Childhood obesity is a major public health problem. The 2007-2008Centers of Disease Control (CDC) state 17% of US children are obese. Data for height and weight for age from 2011 Cherokee Central Schools are shown in...

This is a long overdue thank you from George Sneed and family.  On Sept. 11, 2012, my Dad’s heart stopped and he collapsed while at his doctor appointment at Cherokee Hospital.  We hated that this happened; but, at the same time, we were thankful that he was at the...

New Kituwah Academy would like to thank the following: Cherokee Youth Center, Cherokee WIC Program, New Kituwah Academy Parent Group, Tribal Construction, Cherokee Diabetes Program, Cherokee Water Department, Qualla Library, Cherokee Life Center and the HOPE Center We...

The children of Betty Ann Craig Dupree wish to take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation to the Cherokee community for the kindness, caring and expressions of love shown for our dear mother during this very difficult time of her passing. The outpouring...

The bringing of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Cherokee in October was a remarkable healing experience for many of our veterans and their families.  On Monday, November 12, we will publically celebrate that and honor the service of each one in a special way....