NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Three tribes, one people: Cherokees honor unity at Kituwah
“We’re still here” was the message as members of the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes gathered at Kituwah – the Mother Town of the Cherokee. Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), Cherokee Nation, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) gathered at Kituwah for the Kituwah Celebration on the evening of Friday, June 9.
CIPD makes drug bust in McDonald’s parking lot
Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle with the driver slumped over the steering wheel in the McDonald’s parking lot on Tuesday, June 6 at approximately 7:26 a.m.
Police Commission discusses major drug bust and CIPD staffing
Assist. Chief of Police Josh Taylor was present to provide the CIPD report, ALE report, and to field questions from the Commission. He began by discussing the collaborative drug operation that was held in Cherokee the week of per capita and GenWell distribution, from May 30 through June 2.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee students to revisit “Lion King Jr.” in upcoming performances
Several years ago, Cherokee students took to the stage and presented “Lion King Jr.” which was the first musical production in the history of Cherokee Central Schools (CCS). Now, many of those same students – a lot of them now seniors at Cherokee High School, are revisiting the play for a set of upcoming performances.
Remember the Removal Riders selected for 2020 journey
Ten members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) have been selected to take the journey of a lifetime in 2020.
New names added to wall at Cherokee Veterans Park
New names were added recently to the Cherokee Veterans Park wall
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Bringing summer back; COVID-19 vaccines for teens
Vaccine availability for teenagers ages 12 and up comes at just the right time to bring summer back for teenagers and help to get them safely back in school full time next year.
COMMENTARY: Wow, that sure is a nice porch
Why are we still dealing with decades long issues like dilapidated and burned-out buildings, poor municipal landscaping maintenance and deteriorating structures and walkways?
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Old Life and the New…
From now on, we are on our journey to Heaven. On this journey we must compare ourselves only to Jesus, not to others around us, so we can say, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Running up the score?
A week ago, two high school basketball teams in Ohio made the national headlines for one of the most lopsided games in history.
BASKETBALL: Braves overcome 17pt deficit to win Sectional title
The Cherokee Braves (25-3) like to give their fans their money’s worth.
BASKETBALL: Braves almost double Blue Ridge in second round win
The Cherokee Braves (24-3) came within one point of doubling Blue Ridge (10-14) in a 1A state playoff second round matchup on Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Garrett LeRoy “Bone” Biddix
Garrett LeRoy “Bone” Biddix, age 53, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Haywood County Hospital following a brief illness. He is the son of the late Henderson Leroy Biddix and Nancy Wildcat Biddix.
OBITUARY: Charles Lee Reed
Charles Lee Reed, age 45, of Sevierville, Tenn., formerly of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at his residence.
OBITUARY: Henry James Driver
Henry James Driver, age 41, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Cherokee on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Tribal Child Care Services Donation Day
Cherokee Tribal Child Care Services holds a Donation Day every third Wednesday of every month between 8am - 5pm. If you would like to donate any materials, please feel free to bring them by the Dora Reed Center on the scheduled date and time. They are unable to accept...
Local craft vendors sought for Summer Celebration
The Cherokee Summer Celebration is being held on June 21 at the Cherokee Welcome Center across from the Fairgrounds from 10am - 4pm. There will be free setup which will include a table and two chairs. There is a first-come, first-serve on the tents, so, if you have...
Applications are being taken for the 2014 Cherokee Youth Garden Summer Program
The program runs from June through July and youth must be at least entering 7th grade by August and be an EBCI tribal member or first descendant. Youth will grow food in the beautiful ½ acre organic garden at Kituwah, learn about healthy eating and cooking, promote...
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