NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Cherokee School Board welcomes new members
The Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) Board of Education met Monday morning (Oct. 4) following the swearing in of three new members.
Buc-ee’s breaks ground at 407
Buc-ee’s and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) are officially partnering after the convenience store chain broke ground on what will be its biggest store to date.
Cherokee Nation reaches milestone of 400,000 enrolled Cherokee citizens
The Cherokee Nation on Tuesday, Sept. 28 enrolled its 400,000th tribal citizen and continues to process a historic record number of citizenship applications.
2025 Cherokee Indian Fair Countdown
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Chief Ranger Steve Kloster retires after 35 Years of Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced the retirement of Chief Ranger, Steven Kloster, who will retire after 35 years of service. Steve has worked in the Smokies since 1988.
CHS students honored at Decision Day event
Cherokee High School held its first annual Decision Day event at the Chief Joyce Dugan Cultural Arts Center on the morning of Tuesday, May 1 to honor the seniors who have committed to a college or university, technical school, or military service after graduation.
Governor presents Order of the Long Leaf Pine to WCU’s Chancellor Belcher
Gov. Roy Cooper presented Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher with one of North Carolina’s highest civilian honors, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, in recognition of his contributions to the state.

OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
COMMENTARY: My new book…and other stuff
It wasn’t that long ago that George W Bush and the Republicans made a big deal about Democrats wanting to withdraw our people from Iraq, he stated that “the party of FDR and Harry Truman has become the party of cut and run”.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Holy Spirit as helper, teacher, truth
“And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weaknesses.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: The gifting of the Holy Spirit…
“No, I will not abandon you as orphans—I will come to you.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Ohio State will repeat as national champions
If you could see my face, you’d know the disdain I have with myself for even saying this, but Ohio State is my pick to win the College Football Playoff National Championship.
JV FOOTBALL: Hayesville tops Braves in high-scoring affair
Sports fans surely got their money’s worth as the Cherokee JV Braves (0-1) and the Hayesville JV Yellow Jackets combined for a whopping 98 points.
GOLF: Sampson and Stamper edge out a tight battle; lead Cherokee to victory
The Cherokee Lady Braves won their second golf match of the season at the par-36 Mill Creek Golf Club in Franklin
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Becky Ann Walker
Becky Ann Walker transitioned from this life on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the age of 47.
OBITUARY: Frank Black Miller, MD
Frank Black Miller, MD. November 6, 1947 – July 30, 2020.
OBITUARIES: Carol Sequoyah Standingdeer
Carol Sequoyah Standingdeer, 71, of the Big Cove Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence on Big Cove.
HAPPENINGS
EBCI Energy Tip of the Week (week of March 20)
WCU School of Music to present April Fools’ Day concert
CULLOWHEE – The Western Carolina University School of Music will present an April Fools’ Day concert Tuesday, April 1, that will feature surprises and unusual talents of faculty musicians. Faculty members performing in the concert will include Shannon Thompson,...
Jim Thorpe Native American Games
June 8-14 in Shawnee, Okla. Events include wrestling, karate, basketball, softball, track and field, and more. Stickball has been added this year. The website has not yet been updated, but keep checking back at www.jimthorpegames.com. For registration assistance...
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