NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Police Commission holds first meeting of 2022
The EBCI Police Commission held its first meeting of the year on Thursday, Feb. 10. With most departments unavailable to report, the open session of the meeting was completed in just over 30 minutes.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park receives $31M to repair Foothills Parkway West
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is using $31 million in funding from the Great American Outdoor Act (GAOA) to repave the Foothills Parkway West, from Chilhowee Lake to Walland.
CCS to adjust COVID leave policies
Much of the Monday, Feb. 7 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was spent discussing updates on COVID-19 at the school and adjusting policy for staff.
2025 Cherokee Indian Fair Countdown
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 1st Nine Weeks
Big Y Community named a Community of Promise; other tribal communities honored
The WNC Honors Awards is built on a 69-year-old tradition of recognizing rural community development clubs for their innovative ideas and grassroots solutions. The culmination of this year’s program occurred at a luncheon held in Asheville on Saturday, Nov. 3 with 240 community leaders from 13 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Rolls (3rd-5th) – 1st Nine Weeks
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Rolls (3rd-5th) – 1st Nine Weeks

OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: An open letter from Chief Sneed regarding George Floyd’s death
Like all Americans, I was outraged when I saw the video of George Floyd pleading for his life, only to have his pleas fall upon deaf ears and his life snuffed out at the hands of an overzealous government official.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Every decision impacts your life
Pastor Melton reminds each person, “The Church is here to teach us something that will lead and guide us—that we will be able to take away with us,
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Jesus, our joy!
“Yes, I am the vine, ye are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Cherokee wrestler tops in Region
Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta (30-4) punched his ticket to the big show after finishing atop the podium in the 1A Western Regionals Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Cherryville High School.
BASKETBALL: Braves cruise in first round of SMC tournament
Cherokee (20-3) cruised in the first round of the Big Smoky Mountain Conference tournament on Saturday, Feb. 13.
BASKETBALL: Braves clinch SMC title at Swain
When you can win a big game over your rival and clinch a conference title at the same time, it’s a good night.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Judy Alethia Murphy Myers Addy
Judy Alethia Murphy Myers Addy, 73, of Cherokee entered her Heavenly home Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith
Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith, age 27, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 following an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Phillip Edward Bell
Phillip Edward Bell, 75, of Swannanoa, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Carolina Pines at Asheville Health Care Center.
HAPPENINGS
Easter Story in Song at Acquoni Baptist Church
April 20 at 5:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend this performance of the Acquoni Baptist Chapel Choir. Following the presentation, there will be a time of refreshment and fellowship featuring finger foods.
Revival at Cherokee Church of God
April 21-27 at 7pm nightly. Missionaries Wayne, Doris and Phillip Pressley will be in revival with Pastor Charles Griffin. Sunday Services will be held on April 27 at 10am and 6pm. The church is located at 2376 Wolfetown Road. Info: (828) 400-9753 or (828) 235-8546...
Frybread and Chili Fundraiser for Elect Rocky Sampson
April 19 at 10am at the Yellowhill Community Building. This is a fundraiser for the Elect Rocky Sampson Swain County Sheriff Campaign.
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