NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
CCS School Board reviews coaching contracts
Much of the School Board’s open discussion at the meeting on Monday, June 19 revolved around contract renewals for coaches at Cherokee Central Schools (CCS). There were several other personnel items passed as well, but none of those prompted open discussion.
The Comedy Zone coming to Harrah’s Cherokee
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, will welcome The Comedy Zone to its roster of highly acclaimed entertainment venues. Slated to open this summer, The Comedy Zone will host top-notch comedians and some of the hottest stand-up performers on the stage.
Mature American Chestnut trees found in Tribal Reserve
During the summer of 2021, Tribal Reserve was surveyed for reproductively mature American chestnut (Tilĭ΄, Castanea dentata) trees.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI programs host kickoff event for elder justice
Several community partners came together on Tuesday, Nov. 19 to begin coordinating a response to address elder abuse in the community.
Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute moves into permanent home
The Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute (RKLI) held a series of open house events Nov. 21-22 to celebrate the renovation of their permanent home at the Noah Powell Education Center on the Cherokee Boys Club campus.
“Sleepy Hollow” hits the mark for year one
“The Sleepy Hollow Experience” capped off a successful debut year in Cherokee on Sunday, Nov. 3 after running 24 shows.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Obtaining the Glory of God is key now
Read 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17; Psalm 3:3; Luke 2:14; Colossians 1:27; Isaiah 60:1; John 11:40; Ephesians 4:11-12; Philippians 4:19-20, on the Glory.
COMMENTARY: Money for nothing and your shots for free.
The medical community, particularly on the Boundary has indicated that 75 percent of the population is the goal number of vaccinations to facilitate “herd immunity” and to return to “normalcy”. As of this writing, tribal officials indicate we are at approximately 36 percent.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tribe should adopt a flag code and pledge
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) is a sovereign nation within the United States and, therefore, we are able to do most all of the things that any other nation can do
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Braves hit milestones in first round win
It was a night to remember for Cherokee as their coach was honored, one of their players hit a milestone scoring mark, and the team set a state record. And, they won a playoff game.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves more than double Pine Lake Prep
The Lady Braves (21-4) held Pine Lake Prep (11-14) to single digit scoring numbers in each of the four periods in their 1A state playoff first round match-up on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Charles George Memorial Arena.
BASKETBALL: 1A West Region state playoff results (First Round)
These are the results of the boys and girls 1A West Region state basketball playoff games from Tuesday, Feb. 23 as well as second round pairings for Thursday, Feb. 25.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
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.
OBITUARY: Isaac Edward Long Jr.
Isaac Edward Long Jr., age 74, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Tsali Care Center, after an extended illness.
HAPPENINGS
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.
Spin Doctors and Gin Blossoms to play Harrah’s Cherokee
In 1991, the Spin Doctors released their full-length debut album Pocket Full Of Kryptonite, co-produced by Peter Denenberg and Frankie LaRocka. Relentless touring and a wave of positive press kept the album alive into the next year, when sales began to increase...
SCC open house for Project SEARCH
April 10 at 6pm at the Jackson Campus. SCC is one of three North Carolina colleges selected for Project SEARCH, a program that helps students with disabilities by giving them on-the-job training through an internships with local businesses. The one-year program...
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