NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Unofficial results of the 2023 EBCI Primary Election
Following are the unofficial results of the 2023 EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Primary Election. Those candidates shown in bold advance to the September General Election.
Remembering the fallen: Cherokee holds Memorial Day Ceremony
A gentle breeze blew over the Cherokee Veterans Park as over 100 people gathered to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Steve Youngdeer American Legion Post 143 held a Memorial Day Ceremony on the morning of Monday, May 29.
CHS graduates largest class in school history
A total of 98 Braves and Lady Braves crossed the stage in Ray Kinsland Stadium during the Cherokee High School Commencement Ceremony on the evening of Thursday, May 25 marking the large graduating class in school history.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“Don’t talk, just act”: Cherokee High School holds modified graduation
With the motto of “Don’t talk, just act. Don’t say, just show. Don’t promise, just prove”; the Cherokee High School (CHS) Class of 2020 walked across the stage and received their diplomas in a modified graduation on the afternoon of Thursday, May 28.
Cherokee Middle School 8th Grade Promotion List
Cherokee Middle School 8th Grade Promotion List
Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program announces 2020-2021 Fellows
The Jones-Bowman Leadership Award Program is a year-long fellowship for EBCI undergraduate students.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Be healed and made whole…
We should not be afraid of any virus when Jesus resides within our hearts. God is still God. He is to be everything to us. He knows every language. God is a “whole” God, and He is our Creator. He already knows each of us inside and out and nothing can be hidden from Him.
COMMENTARY: Longer terms would mean better governance.
I know. I get the immediate negative response when I bring up making Tribal Council seats four years instead of two.
StrongHearts addresses Native American Heritage Month
In November, National Native American Heritage Month raises awareness about our history, our present-day struggles and our hope for the future. The histories of Native peoples should never be forgotten and that’s why it’s vital that we remember and share our histories not only in November but also all year.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
TRACK & FIELD: CHS team participates in Fast Track Invitational
Several members of the Cherokee High School track team participated in the Champion Fast Track High School Invitational indoor track meet in Winston-Salem on Saturday, Jan. 14.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Xavier James Squirrell
Xavier James Squirrell, age 23, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at his residence in the Birdtown Community.
OBITUARY: James (Tim) Beck Sr.
James (Tim) Beck Sr., 89, of Cherokee went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 26, 2022
OBITUARIES: Katherine Norleen Panther
Katherine Norleen Panther, Nora as she was commonly known, age 84, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, April 10, 2022 after battling cancer.
HAPPENINGS
Summit on natural products planned for June 10 at WCU
Western North Carolina’s growing natural products industry will be the focus of a gathering at Western Carolina University on Tuesday, June 10.
WCU’s online bachelor’s programs ranked among nation’s best for veterans
Western Carolina University’s online bachelor’s degree programs have been listed among the nation’s best options for veterans in a set of rankings released recently by U.S. News & World Report.
Big Y Spring clean-up day
May 31 at 9am at the Big Y Community Building. Participants will be provided trash bags for collection of roadside trash. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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