NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee funeral home owner indicted on child sex offenses
Bruce Martin Jr., 51, owner of Long House Funeral Home in Cherokee, N.C., was indicted by a grand jury in Jackson County on Nov. 13, 2023, on six child sex offenses, including one count of statutory sexual offense with a child by an adult, four counts of indecent liberties with a child, and one count of statutory sexual offense with a person who is 15 or younger.
Cherokee man indicted in Jackson County grand jury on first degree murder, murder of an unborn child
Billy Jack Hicks, 51, was indicted by a grand jury in Jackson County on Oct. 2, 2023, in the murder of his wife, Danielle Davina Brady-Hicks—an offense that occurred in October 2020. Hicks had a recent court appearance on Dec. 4 in Jackson County. The hearing was continued to Jan. 2, 2024.
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel $275 million expansion scheduled for late 2024
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel held a media tour of the $275 million construction site for the 25,000 square foot expanded gaming floor, 296-room hotel tower, and 1,500-space parking deck on the morning of Dec. 11.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Heritage motivates academic journey
Chaminade junior Alexis Lambert loves to see history come alive through culture.
Cherokee artist staying busy during pandemic
For Cherokee artist Luzene Hill, the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging, but it certainly hasn’t stopped her from sharing her work with the world.
Thank you for support during illness
I just want to thank everyone for the love that has been shown to us while having COVID and sickness.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The remedy is to rest in God
What is the remedy for the breaking of chains? For the breaking out of stagnant routines? Is it prayers? Does one get up and try to continue anyway? Is it fasting? We need a revival of hearts and we need to be “hungry” for His purpose in our lives.
COMMENTARY: Let the madness begin
“The buying and selling of dope in this country may be the last vestige of free enterprise left.”- “Up in Smoke” (1978)
COMMENTARY: Wish lists
Our Charter gives the Tribal Council sweeping power to govern the affairs of the Tribe, from the largest decisions of financial and jurisdictional sovereignty down to settling two-party land disputes. Every area of life on the Boundary is impacted by the decisions of Tribal Council.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
FOOTBALL: Braves top Mustangs in tight game
Byron Locust, Braves senior lineman, has a knack for getting a sack at just the right moment.
ON THE SIDELINES: Quit downing Indian kids, lift them up
While On the Sidelines is a sports column, as we know, many times sports-related issues go beyond the boundaries of the field. This week I’m going to tackle the issue of American Indian students going to college – and graduating.
FOOTBALL: Braves blank Blues 34-0
The Cherokee Braves (3-0) put up 508 total yards of offense as they shut out the Asheville School Blues 34-0 at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday, Sept. 8.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Frances Adaline Taylor
Frances Adaline Taylor, 59, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville following an extended illness.
OBITUARY: James Jeff “Buddy” Fischer
James Jeff “Buddy” Fischer, 63, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. He was the son of the late William Martin Fischer and Mildred Marie Mosley Fischer.
OBITUARY: Patsy Lou Simpson
Patsy Lou Simpson, 63, of Asheville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 at the CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville.
HAPPENINGS
Fall Indianpreneurship Classes
Aug. 5 – Oct. 7 (Tuesday nights from 6-9pm). Attendance is required. $60 fee to cover cost of the book. Info or to register: Kimberly Winchester 554-6719 or kimbwinc@nc-cherokee.com
$50,000 available to help save North Carolina’s Hemlocks
WNC Communities has announced a new awards program offering $50,000 to help support efforts to restore hemlocks to long-term health throughout North Carolina. The awards program is a part of the new Hemlock Restoration Initiative, a cooperative effort launched by...
SRPO seeking comments on transportation projects
Southwestern Rural Planning Organization’s draft list of transportation projects to receive local Prioritization points will be posted online at www.regiona.org/spot/ no later than close of business on Thursday, July 3. Alternatively, hard copies will be available on...
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