NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Indian Police Dept. receives AMBER Alert toolkit
Stakeholders from across North Carolina and beyond were present on Tuesday, March 22 to see the Cherokee Indian Police Department presented with an AMBER Alert toolkit.
Cherokee Central Schools dealing with major water damage
During renovation projects at Cherokee Central Schools (CCS), construction workers discovered a worrying sign – mold.
Police Chief offers update to Police Commission
The majority of the EBCI Police Commission’s last meeting was spent in discussion with Cherokee Indian Police Chief Josh Taylor.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Remember the Removal Riders selected for 2020 journey
Ten members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have been selected to take the journey of a lifetime in 2020.
New names added to wall at Cherokee Veterans Park
New names were added recently to the Cherokee Veterans Park wall
EBCI programs host kickoff event for elder justice
Several community partners came together on Tuesday, Nov. 19 to begin coordinating a response to address elder abuse in the community.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Touch him, touch his heart
Read out loud, study, and meditate slowly over, John 6:48-69; asking Him to reveal His answers to any of the questions that come to mind.
COMMENTARY: Sports pages
The NCAA Championship game is over. In my opinion that game was actually the Final Four game between UCLA and Gonzaga which went to OT and was won by the ‘Zags on a 30-foot bank shot three pointer.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Don’t miss the blessing!
In 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, according to the Apostle Paul, there are five characteristics given in the formation of the new Church.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Pheasant wins conference title, Braves team takes third
Caden Pheasant, a freshman member of the Cherokee High School varsity wrestling team, won the conference title in the 160lb division at the Smoky Mountain Conference Wrestling Championship at Swain County High School on Saturday, Jan. 27.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves beat Hayesville, Robbinsville, and Rosman in busy week
In a busy week on the hardwood, Cherokee got wins on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday to bring their record to 10-4 and remain unbeaten in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
BASKETBALL: Braves top Yellowjackets, Black Knights, and Tigers in big week
The Cherokee Braves improved to 11-3 on the season and remain unbeaten in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference with important wins over Hayesville, Robbinsville, and Rosman in a big week.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Dezman Tre Crow
Dezman Tre Crow, age 24, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. He is the son of the late Jason “Crowbar” Crow and Brenda Wildcatt.
OBITUARY: Harold Kindle
Harold Kindle, 84, of Cherokee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021.
OBITUARY: Eugene Anthony Rodriguez
Eugene Anthony Rodriguez, age 67, passed away at his home on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Benefit for Jerry Sherrill
Aug. 22 at Acquoni Baptist Church. Call-ins at 10:30am, service starts at 11am. $8 for Bean Bread, Pork Chop, Cabbage, Fatback, drink. Info: 788-1885
Paula Nelson to be featured at SeptemberFest
The Daydreamz Project is sponsoring the first annual SeptemberFest event at the Green Thumb Garden in back of the Old Armory building in Frog Level in Waynesville on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1-5pm, and EBCI tribal member Paula Nelson is one of the featured performers....
CHS and CMS Season Athletic Passes for sale
Cherokee Central Schools is currently selling Season Athletic Passes that are good for all home games (excluding playoffs and conference tournaments. There are five options to choose from: Family Pass for a family of five, $200 Individual Pass for those ages 21-59,...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Siblings making name in Art World
Jana releases new CD
NAMA NEWS JANA RELEASES NEW CD THROUGH SONY'S RED DISTRIBUTION On-sale Now in All Retail Outlets Including Walmart! New York, New York – Miss Molly Records /Sony/ RED have announced the much anticipated release of Jana Mashonee's latest album New Moon Born on May...
Bocephus, Lady Antebellum to help open New Events Center
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel announced on Thursday, May 6 the star-studded entertainment lineup for its new 3,000-seat Events Center.
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