NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
School Board reviews new body cams for CCS security
The Cherokee Central Schools Board of Education met on Monday, Oct. 3 and their lone guest was Security Network Administrator Brett Robertson.
Tribal Council Representative Bill Taylor facing domestic violence charges
Tribal Council Representative Dennis ‘Bill’ Taylor (Wolftown) faces three charges following an alleged incident with his wife on Thursday, Oct. 6.
Post 143 hosts a Veteran’s Honoring Ceremony at Cherokee Indian Fair
Reuben Taylor, an elder of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and a decorated World War II veteran, saluted as the colors of the EBCI and the United States of America were presented.
Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Kelli R. Brown named 12th chancellor of Western Carolina University
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors elected Kelli R. Brown, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Georgia College & State University, as the new chancellor of Western Carolina University during a special session of the board held today (Thursday, April 25). Brown will assume her new duties on July 1, 2019.
Cherokee Performing Arts taking risks with “Into the Woods”
With several musicals under their belts, the students in the Cherokee Performing Arts program at Cherokee Central Schools are taking some risks with their latest production, “Into the Woods”.
OJCCCC student first to participate in English Language Acquisition class
Clemence Nyiramahirwe is the first Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (OJCCCC) student to participate in an onsite English Language Acquisition (ELA) class offered by Southwestern Community College (SCC) for Harrah’s Casino employees.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Build your faith
“I’ve noticed of late, that many more folks seem to be going through some things.
COMMENTARY: Chief Sneed responds to political pandering regarding Lumbee Recognition Act
Tis the season when politicians of all stripes make desperate promises to get votes, but the pandering has reached new levels with the embrace of legislation to extend federal recognition to the Lumbee in North Carolina.
COMMENTARY: Herd mentality and hive mind…
The light at the end of a long, long, long tunnel is there! I can see it faintly now but I can definitely see it! On Tuesday, Nov. 3, two weeks away, we vote for the people that will govern us for the next two and/or four years.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
BASKETBALL: Four Braves in double figures in conference opener
Four Cherokee players were in double digits as the Braves (4-1) won their Smoky Mountain Conference opener over Andrews (0-2) 89-60 at home on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves roll over Andrews in conference opener
Cherokee’s Pooh King and Shelby Wolfe combined for 44 points as the Lady Braves (3-2) rolled 80-49 over the Andrews Lady Wildcats (1-1) in their Smoky Mountain Conference opener at home on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
BASKETBALL: Lady Braves lose in 2OT to Lady Rockets
It took four regular periods and two overtime periods for the Lady Braves to decide their home game against the A.C. Reynolds Lady Rockets on Monday, Dec. 7.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Robert Thomas “Tommy” Reed
Robert Thomas “Tommy” Reed, 67, of Sevierville, Tenn. and formerly of Cherokee, passed away unexpectedly of a stroke on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn.
OBITUARY: Sally Catolster Sampson
Sally Catolster Sampson, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Tsali Care Center, after an extended illness.
OBITUARY: Jeremiah Long
Jeremiah Long, 63 of the Big Y Community, Loving brother and uncle went to his eternal home Friday, May 14, 2021 surrounded by his family.
HAPPENINGS
Outdoor Singing
April 5 at 12pm at the Big Cove Pentecostal Holiness Church. Featured singers will be Sword & Shield, Living Waters, The Cokers, The Randolf Family, and Zek Turn er; all of Georgia; and Skeeter Hindman from Tennessee. Any local singers are welcome, and...
Frybread Dinner Meet the Candidates
April 1 from 5-8pm at the Qualla Community Building. Everyone is welcome to meet the Jackson County candidates for Sheriff, County Commissioner, NC House and Senate for the district. Frybread taco and drink is $7 for adults and $5 for children. There will be a bake...
WCU to hold GMAT practice test
Western Carolina University will hold a GMAT practice test and an information session about Cherokee's part-time MBA cohort at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort on the following dates: Monday, March 24 - Information Session from 11am-12pm, GMAT Practice Test from 1-4pm...
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