NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Arrest made in death of eight month old
On Friday, Feb. 11, the Graham County Sheriff’s Office was notified by an out of state medical facility of an alleged assault on an eight month old child, which had taken place within the city limits of Robbinsville, located inside of Graham County. Detectives with the Graham County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Graham County Department of Social Services began investigating the incident.
CCS Board approves donation to student fundraiser
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education began their meeting on Monday, March 7 by addressing a donation request.
Standingdeer sentenced to 240 to 348 months on statutory rape charge
A man who had sex multiple times with an underage teen, impregnating her, will spend at least the next two decades in prison, District Attorney Ashley Hornsby Welch said.
ONE FEATHER PHOTOS
COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
EBCI selects Remember the Removal Riders for 2019 event
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has selected its representatives for the 2019 Remember the Removal ride. Ten tribal members will join riders from the Cherokee Nation as they retrace the northern route of the Trail of Tears on a 950-mile bike journey.
Acclaimed Cherokee artist passes away at 61
Shan Goshorn, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who was currently living in Tulsa, Okla., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the age of 61. She was known worldwide for her unique take on traditional Cherokee basketry frequently utilizing photographs and images to make her splints.
Cherokee Preservation Foundation awards 16 fall cycle grants
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation recently awarded 16 grants for fall 2018 for a total of more than $2.5 million.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Am I “woke”?
I am a proud Baby Boomer and, with each additional day of life, I find it more difficult to be surprised at humans, human nature, and the actions of humans.
COMMENTARY: The question of congregating
Millions of Americans have been through a three-month education in separation from loved ones and many are having to continue in isolation because of illness or age.
COMMENATARY: A national strategy to prevent veteran suicide with deep roots in the Carolinas
With COVID accelerating veteran unemployment and economic uncertainty, a whole of government approach to tackling veteran suicide inclusive of private industry and academia is needed now more than ever.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
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.
WRESTLING: Cherokee defeated by defending champs
The Cherokee Braves fell to the defending 1A NCHSAA State Champions Mitchell Mountaineers in the multi-team McDowell Duals on Saturday, Jan. 9 at the McDowell High School.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Verlyn Brown
Verlyn Brown, 63, of Snowbird, completed his circle of life on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021.
OBITUARY: Candina McMillan Cabe
Candina McMillan Cabe, 42, of Whittier, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021.
OBITUARY: Janene Lynn Flying
Janene Lynn Fying, 42, of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at Mission Hospitals Memorial Campus with her loving family near her side.
HAPPENINGS
Tim McGraw to play Harrah’s Cherokee
McGraw's latest album, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM, debuted at No. one on the Billboard Country Albums chart marking his 14th career No. one debut. Since the release of his first album in 1993, McGraw has sold over 40 million albums, dominated the charts with 33 No. one...
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of April 10)
Ko-la-nv-yi Celebration
Vendors, gospel singers, and Corn Hole tournament participants are being sought for the Ko-la-nv-yi Celebration on April 26. Vendor tables and chairs available for $10.Corn Hole entry fee $20/team. Info: Cindy West 269-6337
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