NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CIPD makes drug bust in McDonald’s parking lot
Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle with the driver slumped over the steering wheel in the McDonald’s parking lot on Tuesday, June 6 at approximately 7:26 a.m.
Police Commission discusses major drug bust and CIPD staffing
Assist. Chief of Police Josh Taylor was present to provide the CIPD report, ALE report, and to field questions from the Commission. He began by discussing the collaborative drug operation that was held in Cherokee the week of per capita and GenWell distribution, from May 30 through June 2.
CIPD coordinates multi-agency operation
On May 30 through June 2, the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD), with the assistance of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Division of Drug Enforcement (DDE), coordinated a multi-agency interdiction operation that involved 17 law enforcement agencies that totaled 115 law enforcement officers. This operation was conducted during the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) per capita paycheck disbursement week.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CCS working with the Tribe to solve remote learning issues
It was a short meeting for the School Board, and most of the discussion was focused on one thing – remote learning.
Second season of sochan gathering program sees increases
The EBCI Natural Resources Program issued a report on the second season of sochan gathering in the Park recently noting that 12.3 bags were gathered which amounted to 330 servings of sochan.
Swain County Schools reopening plan for fall
Following are two PDFs detailing the Swain County Schools Reopening Plan for school this fall.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Give to us wisdom for soul winning (Conclusion)
By TIMOTHY L. MELTON, PASTOR (Transcribed by Myra D. Colgate) Cherokee Pentecostal Holiness Church They may actually be able to compare their life to yours and realize there is a problem. Why? It’s because you will have grown into a mighty tree. ...
COMMENTARY: New Cherokee Blood
During the February session of Tribal Council, the Council decided that the language of the resolution proposed to ask the people to decide on extended terms, term limits and staggered terms was tabled,
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Give to us wisdom for soul winning (Continued)
“What has started off as a seed planted here will be a growing tree by the end of the year. I have seen in the Spirit and have shared with you for years, there will come a day when you have to be here an hour earlier, or you may not be able to get through the door, Amen.”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: Cherokee High School Classic results
Cherokee High School hosted the CHS Classic track meet on Wednesday, March 29.
Harrah’s Cherokee to once again host COBs
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort will host the American Cornhole League’s Championships of Bags (COBs) for the second year in a row.
BASKETBALL: Sequoyah leaves mark on Haskell career
Tsaladi Sequoyah is an imposing figure on any basketball court and a rebounding machine.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Lawrence “Eddie” Hill
Lawrence “Eddie” Hill, 65, of the Big Cove Community passed away at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones Monday, June 27, 2022. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of the late Jesse and Yonnie Watty Hill.
OBITUARY: Natasha Leigh Martin
Natasha Leigh Martin, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.
OBITUARY: Terry Ward Wright
Terry Ward Wright, 53, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Memorial Mission Hospital.
HAPPENINGS
Healthy Cookout and Fire Safety event flyer
WCU free summer concert series continues June 24
Western Carolina University’s annual Summer Concert Series continues Tuesday, June 24, with a free show featuring The Honeycutters in the Central Plaza on campus at 7 p.m.
Cultural Summer School presents “Night of the Arts”
June 20 from 5:30-7:30pm at Cherokee Elementary School. This event is sponsored by the Cherokee Preservation Foundation and Harrah’s Tribal Scholarship Committee.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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