NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Council approves personnel powers for Chief of Police
The Chief of Police of the Cherokee Indian Police Department (CIPD) now has more authority over personnel matters due to changes made to Cherokee Code Section 96-11. Tribal Council passed Ordinance No. 144 (2022) during its regular session on Thursday, March 3 that amends language in the Code regarding officers and employees under the CIPD.
Kituwah, LLC seeks funding for Puy du Fou partnership
The Kituwah, LLC will be requesting approximately $31 million from Tribal Council to launch a new partnership project with award-winning French entertainment company Puy du Fou.
Swimmer sentenced to 365 months in prison for second degree murder
A Cherokee, N.C. man convicted of second degree murder by a federal jury was sentenced to 365 months in prison on Thursday, March 3, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Shane McKinley Swimmer, 22. was also ordered to serve eight years of supervised release after he completes his prison term.
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Rolls (3rd-5th) – 1st Nine Weeks
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Rolls (3rd-5th) – 1st Nine Weeks
VETERANS CORNER: Maj. Donald Rose (Ret.) served all over the world
Major Donald Rose (Ret.), an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is a veteran of the Korean War, Vietnam, the Cold War, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Kananesgi Basket & Carving Festival highlights a proud tradition
The Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds was full of beautiful designs and traditions going back many generations as the Kananesgi Basket & Carving Festival was held on Saturday, Nov. 3.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: Voting by absentee ballot
I hope every eligible North Carolina resident plans to vote in the November election
EDITORIAL: Editorial Board says thanks for support, patience
We would like to thank all the great readers and subscribers for the enormous amount of patience that they have shown over the past three months.
COMMENTARY: It is important – now more than ever
I have often been critical (constructively, of course) of the tendency of media organizations, particularly news organizations, to mix opinion and fact in news reporting.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
WRESTLING: Braves fall to the Cougars in a non-Conference match
The Cherokee Braves fell to the Asheville Cougars 54-24 in a non-conference bout on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at the Asheville High School.
BASKETBALL: Braves blast Black Knights in road win
The Cherokee Braves (9-3) played strong defense in a 27-point win (87-60) against the Robbinsville Black Knights (4-3) in a key Smoky Mountain Conference match-up on Tuesday, Jan. 5.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves hold on for win at Robbinsville
The Cherokee Lady Braves (9-3) had a big first period which proved to be the difference as they took a 70-65 win over the Robbinsville Black Knights (5-2) in a key conference road win on Tuesday, Jan. 5.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith
Alissa Eden Tennielle Smith, age 27, passed away on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 following an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Phillip Edward Bell
Phillip Edward Bell, 75, of Swannanoa, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Carolina Pines at Asheville Health Care Center.
OBITUARIES: John Walter Grant “Zahey”
John Walter Grant “Zahey” transitioned from this life on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, surrounded by his family.
HAPPENINGS
WCU to host ‘sneak peek’ of new undergrad engineering facility at Biltmore Park
Western Carolina University will host a “sneak peek” Wednesday, April 16, of the soon-to-be-opened laboratories and classrooms that will enable the expansion of WCU’s undergraduate engineering program to the Asheville-Hendersonville area.
Volunteers needed for the 13th Annual Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
Volunteer spots are available on Friday, Aug. 1 from 9am – 8pm for pre-registration. Spots are available on Saturday, Aug. 2 for the following: Registration (5:30-10am); Spotters (7:30am – 12pm); Lunch (10am – 12:30pm); Bait, Weight and Fish Cleaning Stations...
“Old Drexel Furniture Plant of Whittier” Community Planning Event
April 29 from 6-8pm at Smokey Mountain Elementary School cafeteria. The site is presently being called the “Smoky Mountain Agricultural Development Station”. The purpose of these community outreach meetings is to get the public’s input on the development of the...
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