NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board holds Sept. 16 meeting
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) met on Monday, Sept. 16, in the Central Office Board Room. The meeting was called to order at 4:47 p.m. by Chairperson Jennifer Thompson.
Connecting to Kuwohi: Students learn history in special event
As the sun glistened off of the clouds hanging in the valley at Kuwohi, mulberry place, on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 10, students were learning about the history of the site that is special to the Cherokee people.
Letts honored by Dinilawigi
Resolution No. 294 (2024) was taken up by Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) in its Thursday, Sept. 5 session and called for the addition of recognition for Mary Jane Letts as a visionary and collaborator with Susan Bradley Jones in redesigning the Oconaluftee Island Park.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Harrah’s Cherokee donates $70,000 to Folds of Honor
Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos presented a $70,000 check to Folds of Honor on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The donation is the result of funds raised during the company’s six-week beverage fundraising event, in addition to the generous donation of $10,000 from its SALUTE Committee.
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 4th Quarter
Cherokee High School Honor Roll – 4th Quarter
Tim Hill Memorial Fish Tournament results
The 2022 Tim Hill Memorial Fish Tournament was held in Cherokee on July 8-9. A total of 232 anglers registered for the event with 55 tags being turned in out of the 237 tagged fish.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God sometimes rocks our world as a part of training us
Uncomfortable situations, in a place one may not want to be in, could be nothing more than being placed in training to become that tree of Righteousness that God has called us to be.
LETTER: Neadeau bows out of Big Cove race
First and foremost, I would like to thank every tribal member that has taken time to speak to me, support me, and trust me as the Chief of Police, Tribal Council candidate, and as a proud EBCI tribal member.
COMMENTARY: Life was better when I could have it my way.
I am a little more than frustrated at how many corporations and business owners absolutely ignore many of the fundamentals of customer service in their businesses.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: NCHSAA addresses fans’ behavior towards referees
There’s not a single high school football or basketball game that I attend where there’s not at least one fan yelling at the referee over a call.
Tribal member joins Phoenix Honda Racing Team
Isaac Teasdale, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from the Snowbird Community, will be racing motocross for the Phoenix Honda Racing Team.
FOOTBALL: Braves named to Food City Border Bowl roster
Six members of the Cherokee Braves varsity football team will join top prep players from four states in this year’s Food City Border Bowl.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Farrell Edward Oocumma
Farrell Edward Oocumma, age 37, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
OBITUARY: Sherry L. Jones
Sherry L. Jones, age 51, passed away on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 at Cherokee Indian Hospital after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Simpson Queen Jr.
Simpson Queen Jr., 80, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 while at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus.
HAPPENINGS
6 Weeks To A Better Business
Oct. 6 – Nov. 10 on Monday nights at 6pm. This course, through the Sequoyah Fund, will cover all aspects of management for small businesses from finances and human resources to day-to-day operations. Info: https://sequoyahfundtraining.weebly.com or Hope Huskey...
Cherokee Runners to host Legends and Tales 5K Run/Walk
The Cherokee Runners are hosting the Legends and Tales 5K Run/Walk on the last day of this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair on Saturday, Oct 11. The race, which will start at 7:30am on a course through downtown Cherokee, will help raise funds for the Cherokee Cancer...
WCU physical therapy students sponsoring ‘Zombie Chase Race’ on Oct. 4
CULLOWHEE – Runners will have a chance to outrun zombies during a 5-kilometer race that is being sponsored Saturday, Oct. 4, by the Student Physical Therapy Association at Western Carolina University. The Zombie Run 5-K Chase Race will begin at 4 p.m. near the WCU...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Bark to attend NC Excellence in Community College Awards
At the NC Excellence in Community College Awards ceremony April 19 in Raleigh Darrin Bark will represent not only Southwestern Community College but the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts. With the theme of “The Great Within the 58,” the ceremony will...
Interview with Native musician Saint Mike
Interview by Dr. HONEY DAWN KARIMA SPECIAL TO THE ONE FEATHER Q: When I think of Saint Michael, I think of the ArchAngel. What should I think of when I think about you? A: That’s exactly who should come to mind. My mother made the Archangel my namesake when I was...
Evening art classes at OICA in March
Looking for something creative to do? Southwestern Community College's Fine Arts Program at the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts will be offering three evening art classes for the month of March. Each class is open to any skill level, from novice to...
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