NEWS ᎧᏃᎮᏓ
Whittier School property transferred to Cherokee Indian Housing
Tribal Council unanimously approved Res. No. 372 (2022) on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 4, approving the transfer of the parcel commonly known as the ‘Whittier School Property’ to the Cherokee Indian Housing Division (CIHD).
Missing Tennessee man found deceased by Park Rangers
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers found the deceased body of a missing Tennessee man in a remote section of the park near Balsam Mountain, North Carolina. Bryce Evans, age 23, of Knoxville, Tenn., was reported missing by his family earlier this week.
Council: State should accept EBCI cards for alcohol, tobacco purchases
Tribal Council passed Res. No. 370 (2022) unanimously during its regular session on Thursday, Aug. 4 that gives its support to an idea to change North Carolina law to add EBCI tribal cards as a valid form of identification when purchasing alcohol and tobacco within the state.
2026 4th of July Powwow
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COMMUNITY ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll (3rd – 5th) – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee Elementary School Honor Roll (3rd – 5th) – 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
Cherokee School Board’s first meeting of 2019
Cherokee School Board meetings are open to the public and routinely occur on the first and third Mondays of each month.
Day One fitness event focuses on recovery, health, and wellness
About thirty people started the new year off with a focus on health and wellness and how it can help with a new lifestyle for those in recovery from substance abuse.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
SPEAKING OF FAITH: God’s Samson Course
“Samson had tremendous potential. Not many people have started life with credentials like his.
COMMENTARY: Voting – use it or lose it
Decisions made at all levels of government (President and Congress in Washington, DC, General Assembly in Raleigh and County Commissioners, Sheriffs, Courts, etc.) impact the daily lives of Cherokee people.
COMMENTARY: Only 18 weeks till Christmas
I am not a very social person. I wasn’t when I was younger and I am surely not as I grow older.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
CROSS COUNTRY: Middle School girls win at home
The Cherokee Middle School girls cross country team continued its winning ways as they won the team championship at the Cherokee Invitational on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
JV FOOTBALL: Braves run past Andrews in season finale
The Cherokee JV Braves (1-5) finished their 2015 season on a high note as they hosted the Andrews JV Wildcats at Ray Kinsland Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8. After a slow start by both teams, Cherokee’s offense began to click and they ran away with the game 42-14.
CROSS COUNTRY: Cherokee Middle girls win at Carney Classic
With a score of 41, the Cherokee Middle School girls cross country team won the Carney Classic Cross Country meet held Wednesday, Sept. 30 in Hayesville.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Harold R. Rattler
Harold R. Rattler, of the Birdtown Community, went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 8, 2021.
OBITUARY: Florence Marie Lewis
Florence Marie Lewis, of Dade City, Fla., returned to the lord while asleep at home Sunday, March 7, 2021, after a two-and-half-year battle with chemical-induced pulmonary fibrosis. She was a member of Christ Fellowship in Tampa.
OBITUARY: Kenneth Ronald Blankenship
Kenneth Ronald Blankenship, 78 of Cherokee, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2021 at his home with family.
HAPPENINGS
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...
BBQ dinner fundraiser for Kara Martin
March 20 from 11am – 2pm at the old Yellowhill Community Building. Includes slaw, baked beans and drink $7. This is a fundraiser for Kara Martin who is running for Miss Indian World at next month’s Gathering of Nations Pow Wow.
Cornhole tournament fundraiser for Kara Martin
March 22 at Big Y Community Building. Sign-ups at 5:30pm, bags fly at 6pm. $25 per team followed by a $5 blind draw. Pay-outs 75 percent on team tournament and 75 percent on blind draw. Longest shot competition – Native American craft prizes. This is a fundraiser...
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