NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
TVA repatriating remains of 86 ancestors to EBCI
The ancestral remains of 86 individuals are being repatriated to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). They are from an archaeological dig in the northern part of Alabama in Lauderdale County.
Cherokee School Board discusses end-of-year budget
Most of the Thursday, June 23 meeting of the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education was spent in a closed session to discuss personnel issues.
LETTER: Commerce Secretary McCoy’s update on Cherokee Indian Fair and Fairgrounds
Siyo Cherokee Community! Hopefully this message can clear up and provide some context regarding the news about the upcoming Cherokee Indian Fair. We have gone through vigorous analysis of the best possible avenues for conducting the Fair
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Kelli R. Brown named 12th chancellor of Western Carolina University
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors elected Kelli R. Brown, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Georgia College & State University, as the new chancellor of Western Carolina University during a special session of the board held today (Thursday, April 25). Brown will assume her new duties on July 1, 2019.
Cherokee Performing Arts taking risks with “Into the Woods”
With several musicals under their belts, the students in the Cherokee Performing Arts program at Cherokee Central Schools are taking some risks with their latest production, “Into the Woods”.
OJCCCC student first to participate in English Language Acquisition class
Clemence Nyiramahirwe is the first Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (OJCCCC) student to participate in an onsite English Language Acquisition (ELA) class offered by Southwestern Community College (SCC) for Harrah’s Casino employees.
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
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.
RUNNING: Cherokee Runners hosting 4th Annual Moccasin Run
The Cherokee Runners are presenting their 4th annual Moccasin Run on Sunday, Feb. 28.
ON THE SIDELINES: Roll on Braves Nation…or, is it Brave Nation?
This entire article revolves around the use of the letter “s”. To use or not to use, that truly is the question.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Aria Reign Savage-Sneed
Aria Reign Savage-Sneed, of Cherokee, was born sleeping on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She is the daughter of Alex Thigpen and Richard Sneed.
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.
HAPPENINGS
Easter Sunrise Service at Antioch Baptist Church
April 20 at 7am. The church is located on Cooper’s Creek Road, and everyone is welcome.
Presentation at WCU to address roadside trash, small mammals
A presentation on roadside trash and its implications for small mammals will be delivered Thursday, April 24, at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center.
Harrah’s Cherokee to host Ultimate Elvis Tribute contest
Elvis is once again in the building, as Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort hosts the annual Tribute Artist contest. The winner of the Cherokee Finale will go on to compete against 20-30 other hopefuls from around the world at the 2014 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist...
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