NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board swears in new members
The School Board of Cherokee Central Schools met on Monday, Oct. 2. Superintendent Consuela ‘Consie’ Girty swore in three new board members: Yellowhill Rep. Jennifer Thompson, Big Y Rep. Tara Reed-Cooper, and Painttown Rep. Micah Swimmer.
New Cherokee Royalty crowned for 2023-24
The new Little Miss, Junior Miss, Teen Miss and Miss Cherokee were crowned at the 111th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair in the long-awaited return of pageants at the Fair.
Museum changing name, branding, and moving forward
The Museum of the Cherokee Indian has changed its name and branding and is looking to further expand its mission of educating people. Announced officially on Tuesday, Oct. 3 during the Cherokee Indian Fair Parade, the new name of the facility will be the Museum of the Cherokee People – but, there’s more to it than that.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Bradley named a Bonner Scholar for Carson-Newman
Tierney Bradley, a senior at Cherokee High School (CHS), has been named a Bonner Scholar for the 2020-21 academic year at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tenn.
Clapsaddle assisting in writers’ scholarship fundraiser
The Hindman Settlement School, which opened its doors in 1902, has developed a reputation as one of the best networks for Appalachian writers.
WCU designated Tree Campus USA
Based on conservation efforts, academic programs and sustainability initiatives ― in addition to plenty of foliage ― Western Carolina University has been named again as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Lead us to the rock that is higher…
Read Exodus 33:11-23; Psalm 61:1-8; Proverbs 30:24-26.
COMMENTARY: Event planning in the COVID-19 universe
I would like to comment on our recent survey question about conducting public events during the resurgence of the coronavirus. There are mixed emotions in our community about the cancellation of a full-blown Cherokee Indian Fair. It is the second year in a row, after decades of fall festivals, that we have had to close one of our most anticipated events.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Purity of heart motive can bring good accountability desired
Read 1 Peter 3:12, John 9:31
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: When fishing is about more than just fishing
Henry David Thoreau, a 19th century writer and naturalist, once said, “Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.”
BASKETBALL: Lossiah signs to play at Warren Wilson College
Lady Brave alumnus Le Le Lossiah plans to continue her basketball career as an Owl at Warren Wilson College in Asheville.
ON THE SIDELINES: Winners focus on winning
Michael Phelps cruised to his 20th Olympic Gold Medal on Tuesday, Aug. 9 with a win in the 200M Butterfly event.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Murray
Patricia Ann Jumper Murray, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Harris Regional Hospital.
OBITUARY: Eugene Keith Harlan
Eugene Keith Harlan, 67, of Marble, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
OBITUARY: John Wilbur “Jimbo” Smith Jr.
John Wilbur “Jimbo” Smith Jr., age 60, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
HAPPENINGS
SNAG golf program flyer
Cherokee Youth Cheerleading sign-ups
May 12-30. Squad sizes are limited. Peewees (ages 5-6) – first 12 girls; Termites (ages 7-8) – first 12 girls; Mites (ages 9-10) – first 15 girls); Midgets (ages 11-12) – first 15 girls. Practice will begin in July. You must present a copy of a current physical...
Hazard Mitigation Projects – Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Emergency Management Program - RFP BACKGROUND: In March 01, 2013, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians received the first ever presidential disaster declaration given directly to a Tribal authority in the history of the United States...
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