NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Park sets visitation record with 14.1 million visits in 2021
Great Smoky Mountains National Park experienced the busiest year on record with 14,137,812 visits. Visitation exceeded the 2019 record by 1.5 million visits and 2020 visitation by more than 2 million visits.
Tennessee Army National Guard assists Park with winter rescue
Great Smoky Mountains National Park received emergency assistance from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the Tennessee Army National Guard (TANG) to rescue a stranded hiker on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
Cynthia Chavez Lamar named director of the National Museum of the American Indian
Cynthia Chavez Lamar has been named director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, effective Feb. 14. She is the first Native woman to be named as a Smithsonian museum director. Chavez Lamar has been at the museum most recently since...
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
American Legion Auxiliary – What is the Auxiliary?
The Eastern Band of Cherokees is a Tribe whose members have a strong sense of fighting for freedom. We are lucky to have so many veterans!
Crowe to seek Miss Rodeo Washington title
Devalyn Crowe, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a Yakama Nation descendant, is seeking the Miss Rodeo Washington 2020 title at the pageant scheduled for Oct. 10-12.
WCU and A-B Tech Memorandum displays progression of local education
Western Carolina University (WCU) and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday, July 8. It “guarantees admission to WCU for all A-B Tech graduates who satisfy specific requirements spelled out in the document.”
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Fear can be real, or the Devils’ false evidence appearing real
“We are known as the saints of the Most High God,” explained Rev. Melton. “However, because we live in a fallen world, we are subject to some fears, cautionary real ones, and can be tested by those not real.
FOOD REVIEW: A new taste in town at Native Brews Tap and Grill
I have long been anticipating the opening of Native Brews Tap and Grill. On Saturday, Nov 14, my mom and I were finally able to enjoy their lunch.
COMMENTARY: The Incredibly Long Wait
We have been waiting for a long time and it is feeling unbearable. We long so much for the normal. We feel that we are ready to take risks to feel it.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves open season at North Buncombe on Friday
The Cherokee Braves start their 2017 campaign at North Buncombe on Friday, Aug. 18 at 7:30pm.
Cherokee High School, Middle School athletic passes for sale
The Cherokee High School Athletic Department is selling athletic passes to all home games (excluding playoffs and conference tournaments).
LACROSSE: Thompson Brothers bring their talents to Cherokee
Less than two weeks removed from being crowned the National Lacrosse League MVP, Georgia Swarm forward Lyle Thompson brought his talents to town for the Cherokee Lacrosse Camp.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Minda Mahsetky Hill
Minda Mahsetky Hill of Lawton, Okla., formerly of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital.
OBITUARY: Sarah Elizabeth Bradley
Sarah Elizabeth Bradley, age 69, of Cherokee, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Harris Regional Hospital following an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Mike Driver
Mike Driver, 69, of Cherokee, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Mr. Driver was born in Cherokee on April 19, 1951 to the late Watty and Annie Driver.
HAPPENINGS
Centennial Celebration of North Carolina Cooperative Extension
July 31 from 11am – 2pm at the EBCI Cooperative Extension office. Info: Lavita Lambert 554-6939, lavilamb@nc-cherokee.com
Benefit Breakfast
July 18 at 7am at the Yellowhill Activity Center. Money raised will be used to purchase a new funeral tent. $5/plate for biscuits and gravy, bacon or sausage, eggs, and milk or juice.
Park to host Birds of Prey event
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is hosting a special birds of prey program by Doris Mager on Friday, July 25 at 10a.m. The program will be on the porch of the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Known as “The Eagle Lady”, Mager has been working with raptors for over 35...
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