NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Graham Co. Sherriff’s deputy cleared in fatal shooting
A Graham County sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot a Tennessee man on June 20 has been cleared of any wrongdoing, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said on Thursday, Dec 2.
Drug arrests made following traffic stop
Two people were arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 1 after a traffic stop near the intersection of HWY 441 South and Tee Pee Drive in Cherokee.
Low wages fuel child care labor crisis
Many of North Carolina’s childcare centers were struggling for labor before the pandemic – now those facilities are barely holding on.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Warriors of Anikituhwa invited back to London
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was put on a world stage on New Year’s Day. Members of the Warriors of Anikituhwa, joined by other members of the Tribe, participated in the annual London New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) on Tuesday, Jan. 1.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll (3rd – 5th) – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll (3rd – 5th) – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee School Board’s first meeting of 2019
Cherokee School Board meetings are open to the public and routinely occur on the first and third Mondays of each month.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
EDITORIAL: Support responsible businesses
The health of our community – socially, physically, economically – is at least partially dependent on the business community.
COMMENTARY: Why I Vote
I vote because it gives me a voice in the quality of life for my family now and into the future.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Irreparable harm
I think it would be safe to say that the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has suffered more than our share of “irreparable harm” at the hands of the U.S. government.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Column is transitioning to a community-wide piece
This will be the last “On the Sidelines” column, but it will not be the last column I write…I’m transitioning it from a sports only column to one that covers the entire community.
FOOTBALL: Braves fall to Bulldogs in conference opener
Cherokee (3-3) went to .500 on the season as they traveled to Murphy on Friday, Sept. 23. The Bulldogs (5-1) topped the Braves, riddled with injuries in several key positions, by a score of 42-13.
JV FOOTBALL: Murphy tops Braves on Homecoming Night
The Cherokee JV Braves (1-3) fell to the Murphy JV Bulldogs by a score of 50-28 during Homecoming Night at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 22.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Shelly Jo Head
Shelly Jo Head, of Forest City gained her heavenly wings on Monday morning, Feb. 22, 2021. She was born on July 4, 1978 and was a loving mother and daughter. She was loved by all who knew her and never met a stranger. Shelly was known for her artistic skills...
OBITUARY: SFC Robert “Bob” “Sarge” Smith Jr.
Sergeant First Class, Robert “Bob” “Sarge” Smith Jr., U.S. Army, Ret., 90, of Havelock/Cherry Point, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at Pruitt Health-Sea Level.
OBITUARY: Johnny Russell Davis
Johnny Russell Davis, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Basket class at Sequoyah Birthplace
May 24 from 9am – 5pm at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tenn. EBCI tribal member Mary W. Thompson will teach a class on making a reed market basket w/handle. Kits will include natural splints, dyed splints and rims for $60 and an additional $10 for the...
National Women’s Health Week flyer
Gospel Singing
May 24 at 7pm at Goose Creek Church in the Birdtown Community. The visiting group will be Higher Ground from Mt. Holly. Everyone is welcome.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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