NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Crowe, Hill receive Dogwood Awards
Two Cherokee women are among the 2022 recipients of the Dogwood Award given annually by the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office.
School Board finishes November business with virtual polls
In lieu of a second monthly meeting, the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education held polls via email and cell phone message to wrap up any remaining business from November.
EBCI launches horse racing partnership in Kentucky
In October, representatives from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) made their way to eastern Kentucky for the groundbreaking of a new horse racing facility.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI programs host kickoff event for elder justice
Several community partners came together on Tuesday, Nov. 19 to begin coordinating a response to address elder abuse in the community.
Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute moves into permanent home
The Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute (RKLI) held a series of open house events Nov. 21-22 to celebrate the renovation of their permanent home at the Noah Powell Education Center on the Cherokee Boys Club campus.
“Sleepy Hollow” hits the mark for year one
“The Sleepy Hollow Experience” capped off a successful debut year in Cherokee on Sunday, Nov. 3 after running 24 shows.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
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?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Old Life and the New…
From now on, we are on our journey to Heaven. On this journey we must compare ourselves only to Jesus, not to others around us, so we can say, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Lambert takes third at state meet
Darius Lambert, sophomore member of the Cherokee Braves cross country team, took third place at the 1A state cross country meet at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville on Saturday, Nov. 5.
FOOTBALL: Mintz scores five TDs, Braves roll over Hayesville
Cherokee ended their regular season with four straight wins that were capped off with a victory over Hayesville (2-8) at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Friday Nov. 4.
VOLLEYBALL: Baety hits milestone with Southern Virginia University
Valerie Baety, a junior at Southern Virginia University, can set a volleyball. And, she can set it well.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Curtis Isaac George
Curtis Isaac George, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at his residence in Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Ruby Owle Crowe
Ruby Owle Crowe, 70, of Cherokee, passed peacefully at home after an extended illness on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. She was born to the late Lloyd Solomon and Betty Bradley Owle on May 29, 1951 in Cherokee.
OBITUARY: Dawn Dee Watty
Dawn “DeDe” Watty, 50, of Cherokee was reunited with her mother and father, Glenn Davis and Wilma Davis and one grandchild, Lexi, on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
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.
10th Annual Elders Walk flyer
Youth swim programs offered at WCU in late spring, summer
Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education has scheduled a series of swim classes for late spring and summer that are suitable for children ranging in age from six months to teens.
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