NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Park responds to bear incident in Elkmont Campground
Great Smoky Mountains National Park wildlife biologists and park rangers responded to Elkmont Campground on Sunday, June 12, following a bear incident that resulted in human injury. After an investigation and on-the-site monitoring, wildlife biologists successfully captured the responsible bear. Due to the risk to human safety, the bear was humanely euthanized on Monday, June 13.
CCS School Board discusses school safety and coaching contracts
The June 6 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education lasted just under one hour and most of the meeting was spent addressing questions from Board members.
Rep. Crowe investigated by Ethics Review Committee
An ethics investigations report has found there was ‘probable cause’ that Tribal Council Rep. Bo Crowe committed a Code of Ethics violation during an incident that occurred on Feb. 7.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI hosts the AISES Leadership Summit
The 2019 AISES Leadership Summit was recently hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and was held at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Resort for the first time in the organization’s 42-year history.
Foerst admitted to prestigious WCU musical theater program
Brennen Foerst, a 2018 graduate of Cherokee High School, has been admitted to the prestigious Western Carolina University (WCU) musical theater program for the fall semester.
Cherokee Elementary School 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Rolls
Cherokee Elementary School 3rd Nine Weeks Honor Rolls
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: On the winner’s side!
“Just as Jesus read these verses before people in the synagogue,
Rushing a SCOTUS vote is not the best idea
We are in the throws of a heated election season. Partisanship seems to be at a level unseen in decades, maybe even centuries.
COMMENTARY: It is time to escape
What draws us to the scary things in life? Rollercoasters, movies about death and mayhem, and Stephen King books are all designed to generate a sense of fear and danger, all from a safe environment, of course.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: TOINEETA WINS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Cherokee’s Anthony Toineeta (33-4) defeated Princeton’s Michael Daughtry (44-7) in the final round of the State Finals to become the 2016 NCHSAA 1A 145lbs state champion on Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Greensboro Coliseum.
BASKETBALL: Braves win SMC tournament over rival Hayesville
Cherokee (22-3) and Hayesville (21-5) were due for a showdown.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves win SMC tourney, Coach Mintz gets 300th
When you can win the conference tournament title and give your head coach a milestone win at the same time, it’s a good day.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Candace Denice Parker
Candace Denice Parker, age 29, of Bryson City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
OBITUARY: Timothy Lyle Pummer
Timothy Lyle Pummer, age 62, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.
OBITUARY: Reverend Doris Cook McMillan
Reverend Doris Cook McMillan, 63, of the Wilmot Community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 17, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
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.
Island Art Market under new management
The Island Art Market will now be managed by the Cherokee Historical Association (CHA). The Cherokee Historical Association has reviewed the suggestions and complaints of the past few years and made some changes for the booths. There will be an employee from CHA...
95th Birthday for Emma Walkingstick
April 26 at 3pm at The Nazarene Church on Old Big Cove School Road. Bring a covered dish.
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