NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
School Board discusses policy change and appeal.
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education convened on Monday, Sept. 18 for a regularly scheduled meeting. All board members were in attendance, except the two Tribal Council representatives. Chairwoman Dr. Jennifer Thompson called the meeting to order and asked Regina Rosario to lead in prayer.
Vending machines aim to improve access to health supplies for tribal members
Vending machines have been installed around tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in an effort to improve access to health and wellness supplies. All of the products in the machines are only for EBCI tribal members and are available free of charge.
Technology and cannabis were discussed at the monthly Cherokee Police Commission meeting.
The Cherokee Police Commission of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) met on Thursday, Sept. 14 in the Ginger Lynn Welch Large Conference Room for their monthly meeting.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
‘A Family Affair’: Leo James celebrates 50 years with Dairy Queen
50 years ago, Leo James was just trying to find the best way to pay for his education.
THANK YOU: Wolfe family says thanks for support with benefit
The Wolfe family would like to extend a huge thank you for your overwhelming support. The benefit for our sister (Jane Wolfe) was a huge success.
THANK YOU: Wolfe family says thanks for support of benefit
The Wolfe family would like to extend a huge thank you for your overwhelming support. The benefit for our sister (Jane Wolfe) was a huge success.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: All need to be asking Him…
“I am doing good because if we get up in the morning time and begin to declare, Lord, I don’t intend to lay my head back down on this pillow until You lead me to somebody that I can lead to You. Amen.”
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Is there evidence of faith?
Jesus has asked us all this question, “When the Son of Man cometh again, will He find any Faith on the Earth?”
COMMENTARY: Who should own Cherokee ceremonial land?
Noquisiyi is one of the most apparent symbols of Cherokee history in western North Carolina. The mound rests in modern day Franklin, N.C. and is one of three major Cherokee mounds in this area, with the others being Cowee and Kituwah.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Toineeta named All-Conference
Anthony Toineeta, Cherokee senior, has been named to the Smoky Mountain All-Conference team. See full All-Conference team listing.
BASKETBALL: West vs Midwest All-Star game rosters announced
The 3rd Annual West vs Midwest All-Star game will be played on Saturday, March 18 at Avery County High School.
BASKETBALL: Blue-White Game rosters announced
The rosters for the annual Blue-White All-Star games have been set.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Joshua Brent “Cubby” Squirrel
Joshua Brent “Cubby” Squirrel, 35, of Cherokee passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022. A native of Cherokee, he was the son of Helen Groenewold of Cherokee and the late Joshua Squirrel, Jr.
OBITUARY: Richard Thomas McCoy (Rick)
Richard Thomas McCoy (Rick), age 54, born April 11, 1968, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
OBITUARY: Ben Allen “Ben-Wa” Swayney
Ben Allen “Ben-Wa” Swayney, age 60, passed away on his birthday, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
New summer hours for Cherokee Life Center as of June 16
Monday – Thursday: 5am – 8pm Friday – 5am – 6pm Saturday – 9am – 2pm
Park’s Look Rock Tower and Trail closed June 16-20
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced the observation tower and access trail at Look Rock, located on the Foothills Parkway in Blount County, Tenn., will be closed to visitors from Monday, June16 to Friday, June 20. The closure is required for...
Fight Lab 39 MMA Event to be held at Harrah’s Cherokee
Fight night returns to Cherokee with Fight Lab 39. Featuring 10-12 action-packed, mixed martial Arts bouts, the Fight Lab MMA is renowned for their wall to wall aggression, action, gogo-dancing ring girls and unique form of entertainment. Whether you are a seasoned...
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