NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Former Swain Co. residents plead guilty to felony child abuse
A man and his wife, former Swain County residents who now live in Caldwell County, pleaded guilty Wednesday, May 11 to neglect and child abuse charges stemming from severe injuries inflicted on a four-year-old boy in their care, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
Rangers respond to Little River fatality
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers responded to a report of a body in Little River approximately 1-mile west of Metcalf Bottoms at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9.
Tribal Court Quarterly Report (Jan. 1 to March 31, 2022)
Following is the quarterly report from the Cherokee Tribal Court for January to March 2022:
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
McSwain and Walkingstick achieve National Board Certification
Cherokee Central Schools School Board recognized two outstanding teachers at their school board meeting on Monday, Feb. 4. Michelle McSwain and Jonnie Walkingstick achieved National Board certification in December 2018.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health month, and the 2019 motto is “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.”
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
Cherokee Middle School Honor Roll – 2nd Quarter
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: A better way to be
Every day is a day of selling. And everyone sells. Some people spend their days selling the idea that they do not like or participate in selling.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Worship God, for he is your victory
“When Elisha was in his last illness, King Jehoash of Israel visited him and wept over him.
COMMENTARY: We didn’t “sign” up for this
I was mildly curious when, a few weeks ago, traffic in one lane downtown was routed around some construction occurring at the intersection of Hwy 19 and Acquoni Road.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves outrun Murphy in key road win
The Cherokee Braves (16-3) remained atop the Big Smoky Mountain Conference with a big 90-41 win at Murphy (1-15) on Friday, Jan. 29.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves stay perfect in conference
The Cherokee Lady Braves stayed perfect (9-0) in Big Smoky Mountain Conference play with a 25-point (80-55) win at Murphy on Friday, Jan. 29.
WRESTLING: Braves win big at Hiwassee Dam
The Cherokee Braves picked up a non-conference victory against the Hiwassee Dam Eagles by a score of 46-18 on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Joyce Evelyn Hannah Smith
Joyce Evelyn Hannah Smith died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Prince William County, Va., at the age of 83, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
OBITUARY: Ethel Smith Cunningham
Ethel Smith Cunningham, 89, of Sylva, formerly of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord, Monday March 15, 2021.
OBITUARY: Ardina Walkingstick
Ardina Walkingstick, age 26, of Cherokee, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Mission Hospital following an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
WCU to host open air Jazz Festival on April 26
Western Carolina University’s annual Jazz Festival will feature performers including special guest guitarist and composer Paul Bollenback and will be held on an open-air stage on campus during the late afternoon and evening of Saturday, April 26.
Lye dumpling class
April 26 at 10am at the Big Y Community Building. The class, sponsored by the Big Y Community Club, will be limited to the first 10 people who enroll. Participants must bring a large bowl. All other ingredients and supplies will be provided. If this class fills up...
WCU to host lunar eclipse viewing event April 15
Western Carolina University will host a lunar eclipse viewing event outside at the Jackson County Airport from 1:30 to 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15.
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