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
Cherokee Gardener’s Journal: A woman’s got to know her limitations
My life changes every day in many ways. These days, I realize I need to slow down, take a break and smell the roses, or in my case, “deck time!”
Tribal member completes run to Oklahoma
Kallup McCoy II left Kituwah on the morning of May 14, and a month-and-a-half and many grueling miles later, he finished his journey.
Miss Cherokee Faith Long honored at National UNITY Conference
Over 2,400 native youth gathered at the 42nd United National Indian Tribal Youth Conference in San Diego, where Miss Cherokee 2017-18 Faith Long was inducted into the third class of its “25 Under 25 Native Youth Leaders” national recognition program that honors Native American and Alaska Native youth.
OPINIONS ᏃᎵᏍᎬᎢ
LETTER: Reader congratulates seniors
I would like to congratulate all of the seniors graduating this year. I know here in our town graduation is either going to be postponed or just not having it at all.
SPEAKING OF FAITH: Blessings come with our obedience
“If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the world.
COMMENTARY: My thanks to the true heroes…
True heroes walk among us.
SPORTS ᏍᎦᏚᎩ
ON THE SIDELINES: Football fans come in all shapes and sizes
We’ve all heard the above statements screamed over and over at games at all levels from pee wees to pros, and that makes me think of the different types of football fans.
ON THE SIDELINES: Booster Club deserves pat on the back
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden once said, “It is amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit.” To me, it seems as though he very well could have been talking about the Cherokee High School Braves Booster Club.
Braves Football prepares for the upcoming season
The bleachers inside of the Ray Kinsland Stadium stand barren in the hot summer heat, but only a few yards away inside the Braves Fieldhouse, a special group of young men have put in a summer’s worth of workouts to help build the team and prepare for a very promising upcoming season.
OBITUARIES ᏧᏂᏲᎰᏒ
OBITUARY: Jane Wolfe
The family of Jane Wolfe, 68, of Cherokee, is grieved to announce her passing on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.
OBITUARY: George L. Rosario Sr.
George L. Rosario Sr., Nickname (Karate) given to him by his mother-in-law Nellie, died peacefully at home. George who was 70 years old passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020.
OBITUARY: Janice R. Catolster
Janice R. Catolster, 56, of Cherokee, passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020.
HAPPENINGS
Democratic candidate forum
March 20 from 6-9pm in the historic Jackson County Courthouse Community room. The event is hosted by the Democratic Women of Jackson County and the Jackson County Democratic Party. The candidates in contested races will participate in a structured question and...
Cherokee Healing and Wellness Coalition meeting
March 18 from 3-4:30pm (new time) at the EBCI Extension office. The group is currently involved in several projects and would love to hear the community’s thoughts.
Monitor aquatic inserts with WATR group
Did you know that common insects and other small animals in a creek can provide an indication of the pollution status of the creek, itself? Help the environment, and contribute two to three hours in the spring and fall. You will work with a small friendly team...
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