NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cornsilk complex ready to support Snowbird
Snowbird community services will no longer be operating out of a refurbished drug store.
Jackson Co. man sentenced for drug trafficking and possession
A Jackson County man who skipped court in February prior to a jury returning a verdict of guilty for drug trafficking and possession has been sentenced to prison, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch and Sheriff Chip Hall said in a joint announcement.
Taylor, Foerst named top students in CHS Class of 2022
Two ambitious and studious young women have been named the top students in the Cherokee High School Class of 2022. Abigail Taylor and Aria Foerst have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian respectively.
Two ambitious and studious young women have been named the top students in the Cherokee High School Class of 2022. Abigail Taylor and Aria Foerst have been named the valedictorian and salutatorian respectively.
2025 Cherokee Indian Fair Countdown
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Hill to receive Ucross Fellowship for Native American Visual Artists
The fall 2019 recipient of the Ucross Fellowship for Native American Visual Artists is a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Cherokee Friends expanding program, enhancing cultural sharing
For many visitors to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, a Cherokee Friend is their first glimpse into the world of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
Tribal member graduates from Homegrown Leaders program
Doris Johnson, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians from Cherokee, graduated from the Homegrown Leaders program
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Chief Sneed responds to political pandering regarding Lumbee Recognition Act
Tis the season when politicians of all stripes make desperate promises to get votes, but the pandering has reached new levels with the embrace of legislation to extend federal recognition to the Lumbee in North Carolina.
COMMENTARY: Herd mentality and hive mind…
The light at the end of a long, long, long tunnel is there! I can see it faintly now but I can definitely see it! On Tuesday, Nov. 3, two weeks away, we vote for the people that will govern us for the next two and/or four years.
COMMENTARY: Tillis should refuse to confirm Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
When President Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) did an about-face on his past policy to deny consideration of Supreme Court nominees in an election year.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
JV FOOTBALL: Black Knights top Cherokee in high-scoring game
Fans of high-scoring games got their fill at Ray Kinsland Stadium as the Cherokee JV Braves (1-1) hosted the Robbinsville JV Black Knights on Wednesday, Sept. 7.
ON THE SIDELINES: Freedom of speech is great, but these are just kids
In this age of social media, the world is literally in our hands through the marvel – or scourge, whichever you prefer – that we call the internet.
FOOTBALL: Mountaineers top Braves 21-0
The Mitchell Mountaineers (2-0) spoiled Cherokee’s home opener on Friday, Aug. 26 with a 21-0 defeat of the Braves (1-1).
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Richard Gregory George
Richard Gregory George, age 27, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Richard was born to Grace George of Jackson County.
OBITUARY: No-Qui-Si (Star) Sampson
No-Qui-Si (Star) Sampson, age 44, of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly at Cherokee Indian Hospital on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Star, as he was commonly known as, is survived by his loving wife, Shakira Sampson.
OBITUARY: Emily Walkingstick West
Emily Walkingstick West, 81, of Cherokee, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. Emily was the daughter of the late Johnny and Emma Walkingstick.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee High School Athletic Banquet
May 23 at 6pm in the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center. In addition to the regular awards, a special ceremony will be conducted to officially retire the jerseys of Rod Cooper and the late John Davis. All friends, family, former coaches and teammates are invited...
2014 Cherokee Pow Wows planned
“Growing Ones” Youth Pow Wow. May 23-25 at Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. Grand entries – Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 1pm and 7pm, Sunday at 1pm. Head Dance Judge: Will Tushka. MC: Ric Bird. Arena Director: Keith Sharphead. Host Northern Drum: Birdtown Crossing. ...
Benefit for Freeman Littlejohn
May 20 at 11am at the Yellowhill Community Building. Chili and frybread $6.50; $7 with drink. Proceeds will go towards medical expenses.
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