NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS Board meets and greets with CBC Board
The Cherokee Central Schools School Board met on Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the Central Office Board Room of Cherokee Central Schools.
EBCI applauds U.S. Truth & Healing Commission Bill
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) expresses its full support and endorsement of the U.S. Truth & Healing Commission Bill introduced in Congress. This groundbreaking legislation marks a significant step towards acknowledging historical injustices and fostering reconciliation among Native American tribes and the broader American society.
“A special day, a good day”: Cherokee Speakers Place opens officially
The Cherokee language has been spoken for many millennia in the mountains of western North Carolina and throughout the southeast, and it will endure for many more due to the efforts of Cherokee speakers today.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Western Carolina University’s Digali’i names 2020-21 officers
Western Carolina University’s (WCU) Digali’i, the Native American student organization on campus, has named its officers for the 2020-21 academic year
‘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.
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: Cherokee hosts Chief Osley B. Saunooke Invitational
Cherokee High School hosted the annual Chief Osley B. SaunookeMemorial Invitational wrestling tournament at the Charles George Memorial Arena on Saturday, Jan. 14.
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.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Bee Jay Bigmeat
Bee Jay Bigmeat, 48, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 06, 2022 while residing at the Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Maggie Valley.
OBITUARY: Tina “Teeter” Walkingstick Frizsell
Tina “Teeter” Walkingstick Frizsell, age 42, of Mountain City, Ga., and formerly of Cherokee, was senselessly taken from her family and friends on the morning of Monday, May 16, 2022, one day prior to her 43rd birthday.
OBITUARY: Caroline Irene “Carolyn” Conseen-Smith
Caroline Irene “Carolyn” Conseen-Smith, 72, passed away early Wednesday morning, Aug. 3, 2022 at her home in Cherokee.
HAPPENINGS
CCS approved as free feeding site
Cherokee Central Schools has been approved as a free summer feeding site for the Seamless Summer Option Program from June 10-30. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8am and lunch from 11:30am – 12pm. The summer feeding program operates under the USDA. All individuals...
Breakfast Fundraiser
May 31 from 7:30-10:30am at Tsali Manor Senior Center. This is a fundraiser for Ricky Mathews to attend summer camp at Camp Lakey Gap, a residential camp for people with autism. $6 plate – eggs, bacon or sausage, biscuit and gravy. Info: Scott Mathews (828)...
WCU to host summer outdoor film series
Western Carolina University will host an outdoor summer film series in Central Plaza on campus on Thursday nights in June and July. Movies start at 9:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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