NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee seeing COVID surge
Like communities across the country, Cherokee has been seeing a large surge of COVID-19 cases. And like in other places, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ community has been affected by closures, delays in openings, and other COVID-19 protective measures.
Cherokee Central Schools set to return
Cherokee Centrals Schools (CCS) still hopes to fully return on Thursday, Jan. 6.
CIPD apprehends escapee
During the late night hours of Monday, Dec. 27, Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) Community Action Team members and Patrol officers successfully apprehended a male subject who had previously escaped custody after having been detained with trafficking amounts of heroin.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
“Unto These Hills” closes for season, presents staff awards
The 2018 season of the outdoor drama “Unto These Hills” closed on Saturday, Aug. 18.
Jackson County Tourism Development Authority commemorates Milestone
The Jackson County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) recently commemorated a milestone in destination marketing, celebrating the success of advertising and public relations efforts that totaled over one billion impressions.
Rep. Wilson appointed to WCU Cherokee Center Advisory Board
Wolftown Rep. Jeremy Wilson, a Western Carolina University graduate, has been appointed to WCU’s Cherokee Center advisory board.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The great mystery of holiness
“This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.”
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Peace only comes with Holy, right-thinking
…“God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
COMMENTARY: Find your way back
If you are from Cherokee, live in the area, or commute here to work, getting around is fairly easy.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Braves fall to Towns Co., White Co., in tri-team duals
The Cherokee Braves fell to the Towns County (Ga.) Indians by a score of 66-18 and the White County (Ga.) Warriors 52-18 in the tri-team duals on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at Towns County High School.
BASKETBALL: Three Braves in double digits in win over Swain
On paper, the game should have been closer. Cherokee had three players in double digits. Swain had three players in double digits.
BASKETBALL: Lossiah leads Lady Braves over Swain
LeLe Lossiah led Cherokee (11-3) over Swain on Tuesday, Jan. 12 as the Lady Braves remained unbeaten in the Big Smoky Mountain Conference.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Michael Dwight Tiger
Mike Tiger, 70, continued his journey on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 surrounded by his loving family following a period of declining health while at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva.
OBITUARY: Maxine Maude Smith
The family of Maxine Maude Smith, 89, of Cherokee, is grieved to announce her passing on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020.
OBITUARY: Jackie Lee Rattler
Jackie Lee Rattler, 61, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Cherokee Turkey Season opens Saturday
Cherokee’s spring turkey hunting season opens Saturday, April 12. You are invited to participate as a field reporter and submit turkey harvest data to the Cherokee department of Fisheries and Wildlife Management. This information is important to help the department...
Jackson County Democratic Party Monthly Executive Committee Meeting
April 15 at 6:30pm in the new conference room of the Jackson County Board of Elections, located at 876 Skyland Drive, Sylva. All Democrats are invited to attend the meeting.
Wolftown Community Club Easter Event
April 12 at 1pm. The Easter Bunny is supposed to make an appearance and have treats for the children. See the Easter Bunny and take photos.
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