NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee Central School continues mask mandate and lunchroom closure in marathon School Board session
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education met for nearly six hours on Thursday, Feb. 24, spending two and a half hours in closed session.
Crowe found guilty of breaking into a home
Macon County jurors found a man guilty last week of breaking into a home in December 2019 in the Nantahala community, District Attorney Ashley Welch said.
Recovery speaker gets candid with Cherokee community
Addiction to drugs is a complicated, multi-layered thing that is often misunderstood. This was the message delivered by Dr. Stephen Loyd, a recovery speaker from Franklin, Tenn., as he spoke to a crowd at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 24.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Day One fitness event focuses on recovery, health, and wellness
About thirty people started the new year off with a focus on health and wellness and how it can help with a new lifestyle for those in recovery from substance abuse.
Long named Frell Owl Award winner
The Frell Owl Award is given annually by the Cherokee Boys Club to those who give long-standing, exemplary service to Cherokee youth.
WCU holds two commencements to honor fall class, summer graduates
A pair of graduating students delivered the primary addresses Saturday (Dec. 15) as Western Carolina University held commencement exercises to recognize the academic accomplishments of its fall class and a group of alumni who completed requirements to receive their degrees last summer.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Am I “woke”?
I am a proud Baby Boomer and, with each additional day of life, I find it more difficult to be surprised at humans, human nature, and the actions of humans.
COMMENTARY: The question of congregating
Millions of Americans have been through a three-month education in separation from loved ones and many are having to continue in isolation because of illness or age.
COMMENATARY: A national strategy to prevent veteran suicide with deep roots in the Carolinas
With COVID accelerating veteran unemployment and economic uncertainty, a whole of government approach to tackling veteran suicide inclusive of private industry and academia is needed now more than ever.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Stamper, Welch lead Lady Braves in 2nd round win
The Cherokee Lady Braves (22-4) cruised to an 83-55 win over Rosman (16-11) in the second round of the 1A state playoffs on Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: 1A West Region state playoff results (Second Round)
These are the results of the second round games for the 1A West Region boys and girls basketball playoffs.
BASKETBALL: Braves hit milestones in first round win
It was a night to remember for Cherokee as their coach was honored, one of their players hit a milestone scoring mark, and the team set a state record. And, they won a playoff game.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Johnny Russell Davis
Johnny Russell Davis, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.
OBITUARY: Sandra Mary Davis (Cabe)
Sandra Mary Davis (Cabe), 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021.
OBITUARY: Reef Gareth Cochran
Reef Gareth Cochran, 19, of Franklin, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Samuel Watty Birthday Dinner
April 26 from 1-4pm at the Big Cove Rec. Center. Bring your favorite covered dish.
Benefit for Trish Calhoun
May 2 from 10:30am – 1:30pm at the Yellowhill Community Building. Reed’s Frybread and Calhoun’s are teaming up to help Trish who had surgery again on March 23 and has not been able to work. Indian taco w/drink $7, frybread and chili w/drink $6. Four or more orders...
Cherokee Elementary Kindergarten Registration
May 15 from 3-6pm at the Cherokee Elementary School. Info: 554-5020
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