NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIPD arrests two for trafficking controlled substances
The joint efforts of the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) SWAT team, the CIPD Narcotics Division, Tribal ALE, and Tribal ALE K9 Agent Vader resulted in the arrests of two men – both with trafficking amounts of controlled substances – in the early morning hours of Friday, Oct. 22.
Kituwah placed in trust for Tribe
Kituwah, the Mother Town of the Cherokee, located just outside of Cherokee near Bryson City, has been placed into trust for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Dept. of the Interior.
Traffic stop leads to multiple drug trafficking arrests
At approximately 6:05 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, the Cherokee Indian Police Department’s (CIPD) Criminal Interdiction Team, with the assistance of the CIPD Narcotics and CIPD Patrol Officers, arrested three individuals on felony drug charges arising from a traffic stop on Old Gap Road in the Painttown Community of the Qualla Boundary.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
McSwain and Walkingstick achieve National Board Certification
Cherokee Central Schools School Board recognized two outstanding teachers at their school board meeting on Monday, Feb. 4. Michelle McSwain and Jonnie Walkingstick achieved National Board certification in December 2018.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health month, and the 2019 motto is “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.”
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Get ready!
“Shout with the voice of a trumpet blast. Shout aloud! Don’t be timid. Tell my people Israel of their sins!
COMMENTARY: What a difference 50 or 60 years can make…
Skin color matters! It took the threat of the loss of corporate sponsorship to change a name that would not be changed.
Indian Country reacts to retiring of Redskins name and logo
The Washington NFL organization announced on the morning of Monday, July 13 that it was retiring its Redskins name and logo. Following are comments and statements from leaders and organizations throughout Indian Country on this decision:
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK and FIELD: CHS athletes compete at WNC Polar Bear Championships
Several members of the Cherokee High School track team competed in the WNC Polar Bear Championships at Polk County High School in Columbus on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
BASKETBALL: Braves 67 Murphy 60
The Cherokee Braves defeated the Murphy Bulldogs 67-60 at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves hand Murphy their first loss of season
The Cherokee Lady Braves did something that no other team has been able to accomplish this season – put a tick in the loss column of the Murphy Lady Bulldogs.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Glen H. Thomas
Glen H. Thomas, 1940-2020, went home peacefully, Thursday evening, Nov. 26, 2020 to be with his Lord and Savior.
OBITUARY: Michael Dwight Tiger
Mike Tiger, 70, continued his journey on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 surrounded by his loving family following a period of declining health while at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
OBITUARY: Maxine Maude Smith
The family of Maxine Maude Smith, 89, of Cherokee, is grieved to announce her passing on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Memorial Gathering to Remember Jean Armachain Sills
June 28 from 5-7pm at Acquoni Baptist Church. Ray Kinsland, a special friend of Jean’s, will be the guest speaker. The Old Antioch and Lane Smoker gospel groups will be singing. Afterwards, the floor will be open for friends and relatives to share memories of Jean,...
Registration available for WCU’s annual Dulcimer U Summer Week
Registration is ongoing for Western Carolina University’s 15th annual Dulcimer U Summer Week, a gathering that brings mountain dulcimer virtuosos and students to the WCU campus in Cullowhee for six days of classes and concerts.
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership announces grant cycle
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership (BRNHA) has announced the availability of more grants available for the preservation, interpretation, development, and promotion of heritage resources in five thematic areas including: agricultural heritage, Cherokee...
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