NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Tribe’s medical cannabis business gearing up
Medical cannabis is in the works for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and will be dispensed in 2023. Qualla is the corporation set up to run the business for the Tribe, and the dispensary will be located at a building known to many on the Qualla Boundary – the old Tribal Bingo Building.
Capitol Christmas Tree comes to Cherokee; EBCI, U.S. Forest Service sign stewardship agreements
This year’s Capitol Christmas came to Cherokee, N.C. on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 6, and the event saw the signing of two landmarks agreements between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the U.S. Forest Service.
Park fire near Chilhowee Lake 90 percent contained
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials reported that the wildfire near Chilhowee Lake is currently 90 percent contained. Incident Commander Erik Newell coordinated wildland firefighter response to the wildfire which is estimated to be approximately 40 acres in size and is located on the western boundary of the park along Highway 129 near mile marker 4.5.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Rolls – 2nd Quarter
3rd Grade Principal's Honor Roll - Alaina Hull, Angelica A-kwi-na, Ava Murphy Walkingstick, Blaze Crowe, Braelyn Murphy, Cambry Stamper, Cher Crow-Garcia, Colton Wilnoty, Emily Teesateskie, Georjia Girty, Greyson Ledford, Greyson Panther, Jacqueline Fourkiller-Raby,...
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll – 1st Quarter
3rd Grade Principal's Honor Roll - Angelica A-kwi-na, Ava Murphy Walkingstick, Blaze Crowe, Braelyn Murphy, Cambry Stamper, Cyrus Crowe, Jacqueline Fourkiller-Raby, Janessa Owl, Jeron Martens, Kalia Reed, Lauren Arsana, Maya Lossiah, Natalee Tedrick, Nyra Reed, Riley...
Cherokee students presenting “Braves on Broadway”
The Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center will be filled with the sounds of Broadway on the evenings of Feb. 27-28.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Real truths never change
One purpose for the studying of the Bible is to understand ‘who you are?’ and even more important, ‘Who God Is and what He expects of you?’
COMMENTARY: Bringing summer back; COVID-19 vaccines for teens
Vaccine availability for teenagers ages 12 and up comes at just the right time to bring summer back for teenagers and help to get them safely back in school full time next year.
COMMENTARY: Wow, that sure is a nice porch
Why are we still dealing with decades long issues like dilapidated and burned-out buildings, poor municipal landscaping maintenance and deteriorating structures and walkways?
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves 71 Andrews 66
The Cherokee Braves defeated the Andrews Wildcats 71-66 in a game at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Friday, Jan. 13.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves 83 Andrews 52
The Cherokee Lady Braves defeated the Andrews Lady Wildcats 83-52 at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Friday, Jan. 13.
ON THE SIDELINES: Specialized sports participation trending among youth
Jim Thorpe, a member of the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma, was once dubbed the “greatest athlete in the world” by King Gustav V of Sweden.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Aaron Elton Hornbuckle
Aaron Elton Hornbuckle, 43, passed peacefully at home in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 30, 2021.
OBITUARY: Frances (Sue) Jean Huskey Green
Frances (Sue) Jean Huskey Green, 81, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. She was born July 5, 1940 to the late John and Ruth Lambert Huskey. Frances lived in the 3200 Acre Tract of Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Agnes Genoa Lossiah
Agnes Genoa Lossiah, age 64, passed away on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 at Tsali Care Center after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
Open Air Flea Market
June 7 at 8am at the Birdtown Community Building. Sponsored by Birdtown Community Club. $10/table, limited three. Concessions will be available. Info: Jody 736-7510
WCU accepting nominations for 2014 Mountain Heritage Awards
Western Carolina University is accepting nominations for the 2014 Mountain Heritage Awards, honors bestowed annually on one individual and one organization that have played a prominent role in the preservation or interpretation of Southern Appalachian history and culture.
Exhibits highlight anniversaries of Western Carolina University, Mountain Heritage Day
Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center is unveiling new exhibits that highlight two big milestones that are happening this year – the 125th anniversary of the university’s founding and the 40th anniversary of WCU’s fall celebration of mountain culture, Mountain Heritage Day.
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